How to Master Small Talk Quotes

“Acknowledge the presence of others. There’s nothing more humiliating or frustrating than feeling completely ignored in a conversation. This can often happen in conversations with more than two people. Two individuals can be chatting away nicely, while the third or fourth individual is left behind in the dark. You never want to make someone feel as though they are excluded from your conversation. It’s important to at least acknowledge the presence of everyone in the conversation, by giving them eye contact, asking them questions, and directing the conversation toward them.”
― William Howard, How to Master Small Talk: A Practical Guide to Improve Your Conversations and Talk to Anyone About Anything

“You never know how valuable someone could be in your life until you reach out to them.”
― William Howard, How to Master Small Talk: A Practical Guide to Improve Your Conversations and Talk to Anyone About Anything