IF YOUR tummy twists itself into knots at the very thought of making small talk, you’re not alone. There are about three billion workers in the world, according to the World Bank, and every day 2.9 billion do their best to dodge small talk with their co-workers.
Headphones are a great help if you’re in an office, but if you’re carpooling, trapped on public transport or at a party or work function, it’s hard to avoid chit-chat.
Headphones, sunglasses and “very urgent” WhatsApp messages may seem like the obvious fix, but there’s plenty of evidence that small talk can be good for your career, social life, happiness levels and your brain power.
Here’s how you can get to grips with small talk ,and even enjoy it too.
WHY IT’S HARD…