Small Talk
In this class you’ll learn how to start building a relationship with your new colleague or prospective client by talking about everyday issues. We call this making small talk. It can take place in the office environment, while waiting for a meeting to get started or online at the start of a meeting.
To prepare for this class, think about the different types of situations where you need to make small talk. Maybe it’s when you’re visiting a new site/office or when you’re meeting with a prospective client for the first time.
Meeting people for the 1st time
- Hi! I’m ………. (add name) or Hi! My name’s ………. (add name). Nice to meet you.
- What’s your name?
- What’s your role?
- Who do you report into?
- How many others are in your team?
- Are you located in …. ?
- How long have you been working with ….?
- Are you from Melbourne originally?
- Where are you from?
- I grew up in … (add country). Have you ever been there?
Office Small-Talk
- How’s your week going?
- Crazy/Cold/Hot weather today, isn’t it!
- Have you got plans for the weekend? or What you up to this weekend?
- Where’s good for coffee? or Where do you buy your coffee?
- Are you going to/did you go to… the footy/the cricket/ the soccer/the tennis?
- Are you going to/have you been to any good restaurants lately?
- Do you have any holidays coming up?
- How’s your partner/son/daughter/new baby?
