Risk taking is the first step towards getting better at small talk. When you see a stranger whether at a networking event or any other places try to take the risk and start a conversation with them. You just need to be who you are and allow others to be who they are.
There is no topic you can't talk about just be yourself. If the other party is interested in starting a conversation then you are good to go if not then walk away.
Always come into a conversation with the desire to learn something don't try to educate anybody or try to show you know too much, it would kill the conversation if you come in to lecture they won't listen they might pretend to. It better not to try to change anybody behaviour but to come in with an open mind to learn something new. You don't have to give advice that is not requested.
The best way to start small talk is to ask simple questions like what, when, who, where and how. You ask people questions on what they know the answer to and the conversation keep going just try to stay on topic.
At the end of every small talk ask yourself who do the major talking if you are the one ask why? Always keep in dialogue because that what makes the talk safe. It always important to take the risk because small talk is good for your health.
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