Oct 21 • Writing
💬 Small Talk at Work – Do’s & Don’ts!
🗣️ Today’s Discussion: Let’s Master Small Talk at Work!
Small talk is the key to building good relationships at work — it helps you sound friendly, confident, and easy to talk to. 🌤️☕
But… not every topic works at the office! Let’s see how to do it right. 👇
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✅ Good Small Talk Topics
Use these anytime — they’re friendly, safe, and easy to continue:
- The weekend or holidays 🌅
- Coffee or lunch break ☕
- Weather or traffic 🌦️
- New projects or tasks 💼
- Hobbies, travel, food 🍝
💬 Useful Phrases:
- “How’s your day going?”
- “Busy morning?”
- “Did you do anything fun over the weekend?”
- “That sounds interesting!”
- “Anyway, I’ll let you get back to work.”
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🚫 Small Talk Mistakes to Avoid
Sometimes we say the wrong thing without noticing 😅
Here’s what to stay away from:
- ❌ Asking personal questions (e.g. “Are you married?”)
- ❌ Complaining about work (“This job sucks”)
- ❌ Talking too long or interrupting others
- ❌ Discussing politics, religion, or money
✅ Instead, keep it short, light, and positive!
🧠 The goal of small talk is to connect — not to impress.
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Discussion Time!
1️⃣ What’s your favorite topic for small talk at work?
2️⃣ What’s one “mistake” you think people often make?
3️⃣ Have you ever had an awkward small talk moment? What happened? 😅
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Mini Challenge:
Write a short dialogue (3–4 lines) showing:
- a bad small talk ❌
- and a better version ✅
Example:
❌
A: You look tired today. Didn’t sleep?
B: Uh… yeah, thanks 😐
✅
A: Morning! Long week so far?
B: Definitely! Can’t wait for the weekend.
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💬 Small Talk at Work – Do’s & Don’ts!
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