Ideas.Ted.Com's article How to turn small talk into smart conversation is a gem for those looking to move small talk to a deeper level. It includes tips from a comedian and a journalist on how to ask for stories, not answers, break the typical "mirror" response to small talk conversation, and leapfrog over the expected responses to move conversation along.
I find that students need guidance to enhance their surface-level conversational skills. I model the prompts in the article to help guide students to deeper, more meaningful conversations. It's fun to try these prompts when you converse with adults too.
Go ahead. Move the conversation forward.
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