It’s pretty common knowledge that introverts hate small talk. Most of the time we’d prefer to avoid boring banter all together.
This leaves us with a dilemma. How can we have the interesting conversations we crave without getting stuck in small talk purgatory.
I’ve teamed up with Jeff Callahan, founder of Become More Compelling, to show you how to turn boring small talk into meaningful conversations.
Jeff Callahan helps ambitious people maximize their charisma using behaviour and psychology. He has sharpened his social skills over 10 years by talking to 89,400 strangers.
A gift from Jeff
Jeff has created an amazing free resource to help you make fantastic first impressions.
Go here to access Quick Guide: Fantastic First Impressions.
Hope to see you at the webinar!
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I enjoyed the webinar. I like the LOOP technique. I recommend the book The Fine Art of Small Talk by Debra Fine. I also recommend Toastmasters as I’ve been involved with Toastmasters for 20 years. The problem I have is that I’ll want to get to know someone, so I’ll initiate a conversation with them. If the topic becomes uninteresting or starts to overwhelm me, I turn into a zombie and start to drool. I need to learn how to take action before that occurs and either a) redirect the conversation topic; or b) exit the conversation. Many times it’s hard to do both and I’m trapped.
Hi
I have a friend who is shy but extremely extrovert at the same time. She is constantly arrange big events to which she kindly invites me. However I dread her asking me to be honest as I would rather curl up with a book on an evening and a coffee or glass of wine – she particularly likes to get groups together on a Wednesday or Friday evening – I usually give an excuse that I am tired after work and can’t go. However I will soon have to explain how I really am, that too much socialising leaves me exhausted. I do go sometimes with her, but I would rather be at home after a couple of hours. What should I do and does anyone know a friend or acquaintance who is a shy extrovert? (I am an introvert but not very shy).
thanks in advance