Forced to socialise? 10 questions to ask to avoid awkward silence
Published On : 2024-11-28T00:57:36+0530 [ IST ] |
Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have to make small talk with people only to avoid awkward silences? Maybe you bump into an acquaintance in the lift or meet a colleague at the mall or have to meet a relative in the festive season after a long
If you bump into someone at an event or a public place
Have you been here before?
How are you today?
3. Have you explored this place before? Can you recommend any good places/restaurants or cafes nearby?
Personal questions to get to know someone better
How do you relax on a weekend?
Do you have any upcoming travel plans?
What are you currently reading or watching?
Some work-related questions
What's your job profile?
What motivated you to become ___?
Some family-related questions
How is your spouse/child/parents doing?
How do you spend your weekends?
The psychology behind asking people about themselves
While this might sound like small talk and a very basic question to ask, it is noted that people often love to talk about themselves. So what's a better way to break the ice and ask people about themselves and what's happening in their lives?
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have to make small talk with people only to avoid awkward silences? Maybe you bump into an acquaintance in the lift or meet a colleague at the
