Conversation Openers that Surprise People a Bit

Have you often wished that you were better at making small talk?

That you could simply walk up to some one at a small event and make an impression? 

All while making it memorable and effortless?

One critical talent a Hospitality Recruiter needs to connect with candidate is the ability to draw candidate into a conversation. To learn about their experiences, to find what they are missing in their current job and to offer another option.

Here's an example for a great article by Sue Shellenbarger in the Wall Street Journal:

How you answer at the start of a conversation could make the difference between something boring and something deeper.

OPENER: “I just moved here two months ago.”
SMALL TALK REPLY: “I’ve been here 10 years.”
BETTER: “What has it been like getting used to a new city?”

OPENER: “I found the speaker so fascinating.”
SMALL TALK REPLY: “Me, too.”
BETTER: “Tell me more about what caught your attention.”

OPENER: “I’m starting a new company.”
SMALL TALK REPLY: “I work for XYZ Company.”
BETTER: “What kind of people are you looking for to help you make a go of it?”

OPENER: “This hot weather is killing me.”
SMALL TALK REPLY: “Me too, I can’t wait until it cools off.”
BETTER: “Do you think the weather affects people’s moods or job performance?”

Read more from Sue's article here

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