1. Nguyen Thi Hong Dung2. Nguyen Hong Dien 3. Tran Thi Dao4. Nguyen Thi Mai Anh5. Vu Thi Anh

Members of group 1

Topic

Making a successful small talk

I. IntroductionII. DefinitionIII. Body1. Find out the information about small talk2. Tips for making a successful small talkIV. Conclusion

Presentation outline

Who makes small talk?

when do people make small talk?

Where do people make small talk?

Why do people make small talk?

What do people make small talk?

Small talk

How to make small talk?

A meaninglessconservation

A meaninglessconservation

A light informal conversation in Social occassion

A light informal conversation in Social occassion

Definition of small talkDefinition

of small talk

Introduction

Often seen as a discussion about Common interest

Often seen as a discussion about Common interest

what you talk with colleagues what you talk with neighbor while

gardeningWhat you discussion with friends

exercise

People with different relationship The most common type of people to

use small talk are those who don’t know each other at all

Who makes small talk?

Whenever you can Before starting work At free time At meal time: lunch time, noon time … Waiting together in line Chatting Meeting new people or friend

When do people make small talk?

in social occasion (parties, network functions, in bars, at night clubs….)

in some public places: in the line, market, gas station, post office…

work place: company, canteen, school, works, departure, office…

Where do people make small talk?

To know someone in a non-committal condition

Find silence uncomfortable and want to be an icebreaker

Enjoy communicating verbally Enjoy meeting new people Using small talk to start conversation Feel relax

Why do people make small talk?

Weather Sports Hobbies Job  family( not about private matter) Media( tv show, movie, music, film) Hometown Holiday, drink and food Current trend about fashion or art Gossip about famous people Traffic Give complain

What

salary (how much do you make)politicsintimate relationshipdeathsalespersonal information: divorcean issue 

What

At the offic Looking forward to the

weekend? Have you worked here

long? I can't believe how

busy/quiet we are today, can you?

Has it been a long week?

You look like you could use a cup of coffee.

What do you think of the new computers?

Starting conversation at the office

Talking about the weather

Beautiful day, isn't it? Can you believe all of this

rain we've been having? It looks like it's going to

snow. It sure would be nice to be

in Hawaii right about now. I hear they're calling for

thunderstorms all weekend. We couldn't ask for a nicer

day, could we? How about this weather? Did you order this

sunshine?

Talking about current events

Did you catch the news today?

Did you hear about that fire on Fourth St?

What do you think about this transit strike?

I read in the paper today that the Sears Mall is closing.

I heard on the radio today that they are finally going to

Waiting some where

I didn't think it would be so busy today.

You look like you've got your hands full (with children or goods).

The bus must be running late today.

It looks like we are going to be here a while, huh?

I'll have to remember not to come here on Mondays.

How long have you been waiting?

Out for a walk

How old is your baby?

What's your puppy's name?

The tulips are sure beautiful at this time of year, aren't they.

How do you like the new park?

Nice day to be outside, isn't it?

Be the first say “hello” Be a good listener: listen more than talk Wear a whatzit, use whoozit Introduce yourself if needed Practice: converse with everyone you come across Avoid criticizing, shouting and yelling Ask yourself about your culture To be well-read and well- informed Talk to yourself in the mirror Do some researches Find common interests, stay away from religions and politics Ask more questions to keep the conversation

 

Tips

Conclusion

After our presentation I am sure that you will feel easy to understand deeply about small talk

Good luck to you

The end!!!Thank you for your listening :D