Stellar Small Talk

What intriguing topic or question has a networking colleague used at a holiday party to engage you and make themselves memorable?

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Read all the comments and pick up a few great topics to use at your next holiday party.

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"People love to talk about themselves, and they love to talk about their hometown. Where are you originally from? How'd you like it there? What do you miss most? Least? What was fun to do there?"

—Greg J.

"One colleague asked me about the holiday traditions my family had growing up and which ones we've made a part of our own celebration.  Not only did we share childhood experiences, but we reflected on things that matter to us today."

—Jason F.

"I had a youth pastor that really knew how to engage a group.  He could even get shy teenagers talking when he asked them, "What is your most embarrassing moment?" or "What's the most embarrassing movie that made you cry?"  I don't know why, but deep-down, I think people are really looking to share these moments!"

—Jared R.

Comments

[Jason]

One colleague asked me about the holiday traditions my family had growing up and which ones we've made a part of our own celebration. Not only did we share childhood experiences, but we reflected on things that matter to us today.

[Greg Johnson]

People love to talk about themselves, and they love to talk about their hometown. Where are you originally from? How'd you like it there? What do you miss most? Least? What was fun to do there?

[Jared]

I had a youth pastor that really knew how to engage a group. He could even get shy teenagers talking when he asked them, "What is your most embarrassing moment?" or "What's the most embarrassing movie that made you cry?" I don't know why, but deep-down, I think people are really looking to share these moments!