Survive Any Situation With These Important Tips

Published on June 4, 2019 By James Spiro

So, You’re In An Awkward Conversation

Some of us find small talk easier than others. When you’re sitting next to someone at a wedding, awkward minutes can feel like hours. Here’s how to survive a terrible table! First, open with a compliment. People love to be complimented.

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Then, find what they want to talk about and learn to listen. If you listen for 80% and talk for the remaining 20%, then they will enjoy sharing parts of their life with you. If all else fails, make sure to have an escape plan. The phrase ‘don’t let me keep you’ can go far – far from the conversation!