Stress-Free Small Talk

The Art of Manliness

Society & Culture, Education, Philosophy

4.7 • 14.5K Ratings

🗓️ 11 May 2022

⏱️ 41 minutes

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If making small talk makes someone anxious, it may just be because they have a fear of such interactions, and my guest today, Rich Gallagher, can help them overcome it through his practice as a therapist. Or, someone’s anxiety around small talk can be based in part on simply not knowing how to do it, and in that case, Rich helps them by teaching them the mechanics of conversation, which he shares in his book Stress-Free Small Talk, as well as on today’s show.

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0:00.0	Brat McCay here and welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness podcast.
0:10.9	If making Small Talk makes someone anxious, it may just be because they have a fear of
0:14.4	such interactions.
0:15.6	My guest today, Rich Gallagher, can help them overcome it through his practices at
0:18.8	therapists, or someone's anxiety around Small Talk can be based in part on simply not
0:22.7	knowing how to do it.
0:23.7	And in that case, Rich helps them by teaching them the mechanics of conversation, which he
0:27.2	shares in his book Stress Free Small Talk as well as in today's show.
0:30.3	Rich and I have begun our conversation with how small talk is important as an on-ramp
0:33.7	to bigger things, how it's a skill that can be developed like any other, and how learning
0:37.2	its mechanics can dampen the anxiety you feel about taking part in it.
0:40.4	We then turn to these mechanics and making comfortable and effective small talk, including
0:43.6	doing prep work, embracing trident through openers, and avoiding talking too much yourself.
0:48.0	We also discuss how to join conversations that are already underway, manage committee
0:51.2	to faux-pah, acknowledge others to build a connection, and into conversation gracefully.
0:55.5	We end our conversation with Small Talk strategies for first dates and job interviews and what
0:59.2	to do when you go to a party where you only know the host.
1:01.9	After the show's over, check out our show at aam.islash Stress Free Small Talk.
1:18.6	Rich Gallagher, welcome to the show.
1:20.6	Hi, Brett.
1:21.6	It's great to be with you.
1:22.6	Thanks for having me.
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