Archive for June 17, 2010
Tricks of the Trade: Small Talk
One of the most awkward moments is waiting for a meeting to start, waiting for someone to show up, etc, especially when you don’t really know the people. That silence in the room, the tiny smirk that pops up…I always nod my head until I think of something to talk about. Sometimes though, we just can’t think of what to say or don’t want to push any buttons.
The art of ‘Small Talk’ definitely takes some practice over time. From talking sports or pop trends to the latest in technology, the small talk can really seal a deal, or break it. Has anyone ever tried to make small talk with the receptionist when interviewing for a job? I’m pretty sure that’s how I got my last two jobs. If the receptionist loves you, you’re in. Anyway, I wanted to point out what I thought was the best small talk, and the worst. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s a fad, it’s all a fad
Twitter is a fad.
So are Facebook, MySpace, and all the other social media sites.
And so’s the internet (Ha!)
Those familiar with my writing know that at this point I’d find a good definition of fad and see if these sites fit the bill.
But here’s the thing people — it doesn’t matter. Read the rest of this entry »
