It's small talk season: Avoid awkward conversations by rethinking these 5 questions
Social skills feeling a little rusty this holiday season? Don't worry, we're all right there with you. To avoid any potential awkwardness, we've created a list of substitutes for small talk questions that – while common – could come off the wrong way when catching up with friends, family members or co-workers.
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Social skills feeling a little rusty this holiday season? If you're planning on catching up with some friends, family and co-workers you may not have seen for a while, we've put together a guide to some small talk questions that, while common, are worth rethinking. We've also included some possible suggestions for things to ask instead. Happy holidays!
Focus your compliments on things that the person chose about their appearance, like their clothing or accessories, rather than their body. Size doesn't determine someone's health.
This question is more open-ended, and is easy for the other person to redirect if they'd rather not talk about it.
