2014년 6월 28일 토요일

가볍게 대화 시작하기(Make Small Talk)

[예문, 출처: Daum사전]
1. He is good at making small talk at parties.
- 그는 파티에서 가벼운 대화를 잘 끌어낸다.

2. I was making small talk.
- 그냥 가볍게 건낸 말이었어.

3. They sat on the sofa in the living room for a few minutes and made small talk while drinking coffee.
- 그들은 거실의 소파에 앉아 커피를 마시면서 담소를 나눴다.

[예문, 출처: wikiHow]
There's nothing small about small talk. Though you may think that making small talk is just a way to pass the time or avoid awkwardness, many great friendships and relationships have started with a discussion about the weather. Small talk can not only help you build a meaningful bond with a person, but it's also a vital skill that will benefit you in the professional world. if you want to know how to master small talk, just follow these steps.

Method 1 of 3: Make the Person Comfortable
- Have approachable body language
- Give a friendly greeting
- Keep things light and positive
- Start with a small compliment

Method 2 of 3: Start Talking
- Find common ground
- Reveal something about yourself
- Engage the other person
- Follow up with a question or statement
- Notice your surroundings
- Take the time to listen

Method 3 of 3: Finish Strong
- Open up(but not too much)
- If it's going well, mention hanging out again

- Say goodbye nicely

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