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01:03 Small Talk with People You Don't Know:

Imagine you're in a line at the grocery store or a waiting room at the doctor's office. There are two common topics for small talk in these situations:

1. The Weather: "Isn't it gorgeous out today?" or "Wow, it's really coming down out there!"


2. The Current Situation: "Have you been waiting here long?" or "Why is this line so long today?"

02:28 Small Talk at Work:

When you're at work, you can engage in small talk with these five topics:

1. Sports: "Did you see that game last night?"


2. The News: "Did you hear about the accident downtown yesterday?"


3. The Weekend: "How was your weekend?" or "Do you have any plans for this coming weekend?"


4. Entertainment: "Have you seen the latest Avengers movie?"


5. Food: "Have you been to the new restaurant downtown? How is the food?"

05:10 Small Talk with Friends and Family:

With friends and family, you can have deeper conversations:

1. Family: "How are your mom and dad doing?" or "How are the kids?"


2. Travel: "Are you looking forward to your trip to Paris?"


3. Things You Know They Like Doing: Ask about hobbies or interests, such as reading or running.