12 Tips on Small Talk for the Holidays

Many professionals dread holiday parties on the horizon. It’s not that they don’t enjoy seeing old friends and family members; it’s the uncomfortable pressure of small talk with people they don’t know well. These tips will help you feel more at ease in those situations.

 

Talking Turkey About Small Talk During the Holidays: 12 Tips

 

1. Ask easy questions at first to relax people.

People have a fear of being sucked into conversations that are over their heads and then left to drown. Toss...