11. Avoiding small talk
Most people avoid small talk because they believe it to be meaningless and dull. However, Smith says that if you know how to properly utilize this type of conversation, then it can actually be one of your most valuable tools.
“Good conversationalists are practiced at sharing intriguing tidbits while making sure to share the floor with their conversational partner,” she explains. The only “true small talk conversation killers,” according to the expert, are “personal wealth, failing health, or your latest eating obsession.”
