Small Talk is a Big Deal During Holiday Social Events
A podcast offers tips on what to say to a stranger at those Christmas parties.
Seattle, WA, December 14, 2005 --(PR.com)-- It's the time of year for all those holiday gatherings with friends, family and co-workers. Maybe you get a little nervous at these functions because you're not good at small talk. Help is on the way, in the form of weekly ten-minute podcasts at http://adultadhdpodcast.com.
A podcast is a web blog (blog) that you can hear. It contains episodes of audio content collected together in a show. Anyone can click on the link and the computer's media player will play the sound file (mp3). Or people can listen from anywhere when they download the sound files onto a portable mp3 player like an iPod. Hence the name, podcast.
There are three podcast episodes on small talk which will be published each Tuesday starting on Tuesday December 13. The first one describes the importance of small talk and why and how you should listen. The second episode suggests who and how to approach someone at a gathering and what are good and bad small talk topics. The third show explains how to keep the conversation going, how to watch body language, how to exit the conversation gracefully and how to practice small talk at home.
“I’m not an expert at small talk, but I think these tips will help,” confesses Abby, the host and producer of the podcasts. “The nice thing is that people can respond back by commenting through my website or phone number about what’s working for them. So it’s really a dialog and a community where we are helping each other.”
Abby suggests listening to the podcast just before you go to a social event so that the tips are fresh in your mind. “I don’t think there’s a person on the planet that feels totally comfortable with small talk. So even though my podcasts are tailored for those with ADHD, I think everyone could benefit from a little refresher course on small talk.”
Small Talk, those casual conversations are a big deal. It’s how we find work, start deals, and begin romances. Most connections we make in life start with small talk. Here are some Small-Talk Survival Tips when you go to that next Holiday gathering:
--Try to start a conversation with someone who’s alone. That person will probably appreciate the gesture.
--Talk about general, relatable, topics such as the party’s host, the party’s setting, sports, music, movies and general news.
--Avoid talking about controversial topics such as politics and religion. And never talk about your failing health. That’s a real conversation killer.
--Ask open-ended questions with how and why words. This will prompt the other person to respond with more than a monosyllable.
--Listen. This is the most critical skill. Maintain eye contact. Make comments and ask questions that confirm that you’re listening. Make sure that person you’re talking to feels like the most important person in the room.
For more small talk tips or to subscribe to the podcast, go to http://adultadhdpodcast.com.
Contact Information:
ADHD/ADD Podcast: ADDitude ADDjustment
email: pr@addpodcast.com
phone: 206-339-4057
website: http://Adultadhdpodcast.com
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A podcast is a web blog (blog) that you can hear. It contains episodes of audio content collected together in a show. Anyone can click on the link and the computer's media player will play the sound file (mp3). Or people can listen from anywhere when they download the sound files onto a portable mp3 player like an iPod. Hence the name, podcast.
There are three podcast episodes on small talk which will be published each Tuesday starting on Tuesday December 13. The first one describes the importance of small talk and why and how you should listen. The second episode suggests who and how to approach someone at a gathering and what are good and bad small talk topics. The third show explains how to keep the conversation going, how to watch body language, how to exit the conversation gracefully and how to practice small talk at home.
“I’m not an expert at small talk, but I think these tips will help,” confesses Abby, the host and producer of the podcasts. “The nice thing is that people can respond back by commenting through my website or phone number about what’s working for them. So it’s really a dialog and a community where we are helping each other.”
Abby suggests listening to the podcast just before you go to a social event so that the tips are fresh in your mind. “I don’t think there’s a person on the planet that feels totally comfortable with small talk. So even though my podcasts are tailored for those with ADHD, I think everyone could benefit from a little refresher course on small talk.”
Small Talk, those casual conversations are a big deal. It’s how we find work, start deals, and begin romances. Most connections we make in life start with small talk. Here are some Small-Talk Survival Tips when you go to that next Holiday gathering:
--Try to start a conversation with someone who’s alone. That person will probably appreciate the gesture.
--Talk about general, relatable, topics such as the party’s host, the party’s setting, sports, music, movies and general news.
--Avoid talking about controversial topics such as politics and religion. And never talk about your failing health. That’s a real conversation killer.
--Ask open-ended questions with how and why words. This will prompt the other person to respond with more than a monosyllable.
--Listen. This is the most critical skill. Maintain eye contact. Make comments and ask questions that confirm that you’re listening. Make sure that person you’re talking to feels like the most important person in the room.
For more small talk tips or to subscribe to the podcast, go to http://adultadhdpodcast.com.
Contact Information:
ADHD/ADD Podcast: ADDitude ADDjustment
email: pr@addpodcast.com
phone: 206-339-4057
website: http://Adultadhdpodcast.com
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ADHD/ADD Podcast: ADDitude ADDjustment
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206-339-4057
http://adultadhdpodcast.com
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206-339-4057
http://adultadhdpodcast.com
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