20. Quick Thinks: Don't Sweat the Small Talk
From Think Fast Talk Smart (Hindi): Communication Techniques by Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
March 16, 2026 · 19 min
About this episode
Matt Abrahams shares tips and techniques for improving small talk skills in various social settings.
Even if you don’t think you’re a natural, anyone can become proficient at the art of small talk by utilizing the right tactics and behaviors. In this collaboration with Harvard Business Review, strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams shares his tips and techniques for cocktail party chit chat, networking small talk, and holiday dinner-table conversation. भले ही आपको लगता हो कि आप स्वाभाविक रूप से small talk में अच्छे नहीं हैं , फिर भी सही तकनीकों और व्यवहारों का उपयोग करके कोई भी व्यक्ति small talk की कला में कुशल बन सकता है। Harvard Business Review के साथ इस सहयोग में, Strategic Communication के लेक्चरर Matt Abrahams साझा करते हैं अपने सुझाव और तकनीकें, जिनकी मदद से आप बेहतर बन सकते हैं: cocktail party की बातचीत में networking small talk में और छुट्टियों के दौरान डिनर टेबल पर होने वाली बातचीत में Connect Email Questions & Feedback → hello@fastersmarter.io Episode Transcripts → Think Fast Talk Smart Website Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning → FasterSmarter.io Think Fast Talk Smart → LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube Matt Abrahams → LinkedIn
People in this episode
Host: Matt Abrahams
Topics covered
- small talk
- communication techniques
- networking
- social skills
- cocktail party conversation
Keywords
- small talk
- communication
- networking
- conversation skills
- social interactions
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Organizations: Harvard Business Review
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