Better small talk

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You can now avoid awkward small talk when networking or talking with co-workers with these unique small talk questions and conversation starters.

Does just the thought of making small talk makes you feel uneasy? You’re not alone. But it's a skill that can be easily learned.

This year, CNBC Make It interviewed dozens of experts about what to say, which questions to ask, and what key mistake to avoid during small talk.

So, how do stop talking too much? Start with two or three of these, soon enough, you will be able to successfully inculcate more of these habits in order to become a better conversationalist and overall enhance your communication skills greatly: Here are top tips to stop talking too much

There are better small talk questions than "What do you do?" and "Seen any good movies lately?" Click for 16 ideas that will make small talk tolerable!

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Most people dismiss small talk as being pointless and awkward. But public speaking expert John Bowe says the key is to find common ground and demonstrate emotional intelligence. He shares the small talk questions that will make you seem more real and less awkward.