The document discusses how to connect instantly in conversations. It provides tips on how to join conversations, change subjects, ask questions as conversation starters, and impress others by being dependable, competent, and prestigious. It also discusses the functions of conversations as either functional to convey information, small talk to bond with others, or banter between friends. Finally, it asks about differences in how men and women talk and topics strangers discuss.
33. HOW TO CONNECT INSTANTLY
PROJECT
DATE CLIENT INTERMEDIATE
34.
35. WHAT DO PEOPLE TALK
ABOUT?
TOPICS:
• IDEAS
• FACTS
• ANOTHER PERSON
• THEMSELVES
36. Functions of Conversation:
Functional: to convey information in order to help
achieve an individual or group goal.
Small talk: topic is less important for purpose of
achieving bonding between people or managing
personal distance.
Banter: non-serious usually between friends, which
may rely on humour or in-jokes.