Join J&L for this mini-chat that delves into the complex relationship many of us have with the often dreaded social phenomenon…small talk.Â
While initially J&L approach the topic with loathing, as the conversation unfolds, it becomes apparent that perhaps there are some benefits to small talk that can support a deeper relationship and more meaningful potentials for connection.
Many questions are explored, including:
~Does the barrier that small talk reveals present an opportunity to get more creative with asking questions and developing our listening skills?
~How do introverts struggle with small talk and when is avoiding small talk simply a learned pattern that keeps introverts hidden and quiet?
~The social pressure of small talk is challenging for J&L as recovering 'nice girls', so how do we direct the conversation so it doesn't default to simply exchanging 'niceties?'
Ultimately, J&L explore the opportunity we may have to become culture changers by way of transforminghow we approach small talk: Instead of hating and avoiding it, perhaps we engage with it in a new way?
