Use FORD in your next casual conversation aka Small Talk: FAMILY Do you have family here, or are they in another city? How do you balance work and family time? Does anyone in your family work in the same industry? How does your family usually spend the holidays? Did you grow up near here? OCCUPATION What projects keep you busy right now? How did you start in this industry? What do you enjoy most about your role? What is the biggest challenge in your team this year? How has your job changed in the last few years? RECREATION What do you like to do on weekends? Have you travelled anywhere interesting this year? Do you play any sports or do any exercise? Have you read a good book or watched a good series lately? What do you do to relax after a busy week? DREAMS What is next for you this year? Is there a skill you want to learn? Where would you like to travel in the future? What would you like your team to achieve next year? If you had a free month, how would you spend it?