This document provides information on making small talk, including definitions, tips, and examples. It defines small talk as a light, informal conversation used in social occasions to discuss common interests. It notes that small talk is commonly used between people who don't know each other well. The document then offers tips for making successful small talk, such as finding common interests, asking questions, and practicing conversations. It provides examples of small talk topics and conversations in different settings like the office, while waiting, or going for a walk.

1. Nguyen Thi Hong Dung Nguyen Hong Dien Tran Thi Dao Nguyen Thi Mai Anh Vu Thi Anh Members of group 1

2. Topic Making a successful small talk

3. Introduction Definition Body 1. Find out the information about small talk 2. Tips for making a successful small talk IV. Conclusion Presentation outline

4. Who makes small talk? when do people make small talk? Where do people make small talk? Why do people make small talk? What do people make small talk? How to make small talk? Small talk

5. A meaningless conservation A light informal conversation in Social occassion Definition of small talk Introduction Often seen as a discussion about Common interest

6. what you talk with colleagues what you talk with neighbor while gardening What you discussion with friends e xercise

7. People with different relationship The most common type of people to use small talk are those who don’t know each other at all Who makes small talk?

8. Whenever you can Before starting work At free time At meal time: lunch time, noon time … Waiting together in line Chatting Meeting new people or friend When do people make small talk?

9. in social occasion (parties, network functions, in bars, at night clubs….) in some public places: in the line, market, gas station, post office… work place: company, canteen, school, works, departure, office… Where do people make small talk?

10. To know someone in a non-committal condition Find silence uncomfortable and want to be an icebreaker Enjoy communicating verbally Enjoy meeting new people Using small talk to start conversation Feel relax Why do people make small talk?

11. Weather Sports Hobbies Job family( not about private matter) Media( tv show, movie, music, film) Hometown Holiday, drink and food Current trend about fashion or art Gossip about famous people Traffic Give complain What

12. salary (how much do you make) politics intimate relationship death sales personal information: divorce an issue What

13. At the offic Looking forward to the weekend? Have you worked here long? I can't believe how busy/quiet we are today, can you? Has it been a long week? You look like you could use a cup of coffee. What do you think of the new computers? Starting conversation at the office

14. Talking about the weather Beautiful day, isn't it? Can you believe all of this rain we've been having? It looks like it's going to snow. It sure would be nice to be in Hawaii right about now. I hear they're calling for thunderstorms all weekend. We couldn't ask for a nicer day, could we? How about this weather? Did you order this sunshine?

15. Talking about current events Did you catch the news today? Did you hear about that fire on Fourth St? What do you think about this transit strike? I read in the paper today that the Sears Mall is closing. I heard on the radio today that they are finally going to

16. Waiting some where I didn't think it would be so busy today. You look like you've got your hands full (with children or goods). The bus must be running late today. It looks like we are going to be here a while, huh? I'll have to remember not to come here on Mondays. How long have you been waiting?

17. Out for a walk How old is your baby? What's your puppy's name? The tulips are sure beautiful at this time of year, aren't they. How do you like the new park? Nice day to be outside, isn't it?

18. Be the first say “hello” Be a good listener: listen more than talk Wear a whatzit, use whoozit Introduce yourself if needed Practice: converse with everyone you come across Avoid criticizing, shouting and yelling Ask yourself about your culture To be well-read and well- informed Talk to yourself in the mirror Do some researches Find common interests, stay away from religions and politics Ask more questions to keep the conversation Tips

19. Conclusion After our presentation I am sure that you will feel easy to understand deeply about small talk Good luck to you

20. The end!!! Thank you for your listening :D