How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It

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latexr · 2026-05 · Recommendation

> There is only a faint aftertaste of missing out, which sticks to me like tar. I can’t wash it off. Sure you can. There are various paths to it, some outlined in sibling comments, and here’s another one: Pick up the phone and call or text some of those people you wish you had kept in contact with. Don’t have their contacts anymore? Ask someone who might or find them on social media. What do you say to them? “Hey, I was recently thinking of <that time you did something together> and felt like reaching out. How have you been doing?”. Maybe beforehand “collect” some relevant events which have happened to your life since you last met, so you have something at the ready to keep the conversation going if you need. I’m not saying rehearse it, just have them in mind. If you need some small talk tips, see this short video. [VIDEO]

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latexr · 2026-03 · Recommendation

Right now on the front page: [LINK] Also interesting and somewhat related: [LINK] If you struggle with small talk: [VIDEO] But to give a piece of advice not from a comment, is there any interest you have which other people may share and gather for? If you like games, for example, a local game shop is a good place to meet others. There’s usually always someone there, they tend to be welcoming to newcomers, and having something to do (play a game) can make you forget some of the awkwardness.

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Agentus · 2024-12 · Recommendation

small talk isnt pointless if done with an aim. this video help explains that [LINK] . seduction as applied to conversation. also rather mundane conversation can be fun if done in the right manner. this video talks more on the right manner: [VIDEO]

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