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5 Great Ways to Start a Business Call
No matter what field or industry you’re in, you’ll probably find yourself in an awkward business call at some point. Starting a conversation with someone you don’t know well can be a struggle, and that’s where small talk comes in. This necessary skill helps us get to know people when deeper conversation isn’t possible or appropriate. Starting the conversation may feel like a lot of pressure, but with these five phrases, you’ll get the conversation flowing in no time. No. 1: “How long have you been in your position?” Show interest in what your fellow professional does by asking about their job and how long they’ve been doing it. People’s careers and life journeys may surprise you! If they aren’t open to talking about how they landed their current position, don’t worry — there are plenty of other ways to direct the conversation. No. 2: “Any plans this weekend/holiday?” Asking about someone’s interests, travel plans, or weekend activities not only helps you connect in the current conversation, but it also gives you a great way to start the conversation the next time you chat
by following up! Ultimately, the goal of small talk is to enjoy a short conversation and get to know someone in a limited amount of time. This question lets the other person decide how much to share. No. 3: “Have you heard of what [famous person] is doing lately?” Talking about a celebrity’s recent movie, philanthropic efforts, or project can be a great way to open up the conversation and learn about interests you may have in common outside of work. No. 4: “Recently, I heard [local news fact.]” We’ll be straight: The news has become fairly political over the past few years. However, there’s always interesting local news that isn’t related to politics. Local news can be a fun way to stay in tune with the community and keep your small talk entertaining. No. 5: “I really enjoyed hearing about ...” When you’re trying to wind down the conversation or segue into another topic, this can be a great phrase to use to reference an interesting point in the conversation and say farewell!
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5 Great Ways to Start a Business Call
Practicing these five phrases is a small way to make a big difference in your small-talk skills.
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