Terrified of Small Talk? You're not alone! Seriously....you're really not alone. Students commonly say they are overwhelmed by American Small Talk. . . they don't know where to start and what to talk about. They even go so far as to avoid it! The problem with other Small Talk classes is they give you a list of questions to ask. That’s it. What they don’t realize is that Small Talk Experts use strategies to assess people and situations to know how, who, and when to start (and stop) talking. Mastering American Small Talk teaches you the strategies and builds from there! There are 3 Classes total. Each class will introduce new information and build on information from previous classes. You will learn techniques, strategies and tips to navigate Small Talk (ST) with increased confidence. I recommend taking each class in order, however you may also choose individual classes to attend. *Closed Captions will be enabled - each student can choose to use them or turn them off. If all students approve, the class will be recorded (audio and transcript only, no video). These files will be provided after each class has ended.* **Pre-Class Homework: Think about specific challenges or situations involving ST you have. We’ll practice analyzing them as a group and give you a few ideas on how to move forward!** Class 1 Agenda: Discuss how Culture affects ST Learn the Rules of American ST & the 3 Taboo Topics Learn & Practice a Technique that helps you analyze people & situations when starting ST Learn & Practice finding Free Information when starting and continuing ST Learn & Practice finding & using Conversational Threads, along with using Open-Ended Questions to keep a conversation going Discuss & Practice analyzing Student specific ST scenarios Homework

Learn techniques, strategies and tips to navigate Small Talk and walk away with an increased sense of confidence in your abilities!