{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63f55eaa886da70011aa75c4/68420848f47b55b37afbf820?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"159. How to Make (Better) Small Talk","description":"<p>Introverts hate it… extroverts need it… and so many of us don’t know how to do it properly. So in this episode, I’m going to share a simple technique for making small talk, and the mindset you need in order to apply this technique correctly.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉&nbsp;<a href=\"https://patreon.com/realenglishradio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://patreon.com/realenglishradio</a></p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>0:41 How to make (better) small talk</p><p>1:54 The problem</p><p>3:14 The solution</p><p>4:08 Asking open-ended questions</p><p>11:00 Reflecting and adding</p><p>17:23 Why this technique works</p><p>19:05 Common mistakes to avoid</p><p>21:57 How to start practicing</p><p>23:54 A personal anecdote</p><p><br></p><p>Link to the video used in this episode 👉&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingwithyasir/video/7403802692566469893?_r=1&amp;_t=8r7ELYgsmtf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingwithyasir/video/7403802692566469893?_r=1&amp;_t=8r7ELYgsmtf</a></p>","author_name":"Tony Kaizen"}