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SleeplessinSoCal

(10,205 posts) Fri Jul 18, 2025, 07:11 PM Jul 18

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It struck me recently that I'm no good at small talk since my hubby passed away last year. I didn't worry about that until now. My brain seldom has room for anything but trumpian politics. I started researching for techniques. I'm posting a list. Seems the #1 suggestion is to project positivity or actually be positive. Therein lies the rub.

https://socialself.com/blog/make-small-talk/

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Small Talk [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Jul 18 OP

That reminds me of radio. The number one rule for being a radio personality is "Be yourself." rsdsharp Jul 18 #1

Dear SleeplessinSoCal. We would love for you to share with us. jokes. music, everyday things.is what brings us to the debm55 Jul 18 #2

Thanks for the ideas. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 19 #6

If you watch talk show hosts LogDog75 Jul 18 #3

I think getting to the positive vibe is tricky right now. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 19 #4

That's a good article. Figarosmom Jul 19 #5

couldn't have said it better. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 19 #7

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