Holiday Party Chit Chat Tips

Are you going to a office, family, neighborhood or friends holiday party this year?  Here are some chit chat tips:

Never make inappropriate statements or comments even as a joke because those jokes are never really funny.

Ask open ended questions that encourage others to elaborate and reveal information about themselves.  Begin questions with why or what do you think about???

Don’t talk too much or too little about yourself.  People enjoy learning about others but if you drone on about yourself, you will become boring very fast.  Exchange information with the other guests.  Share a little about yourself and then ask about them.   Give them enough time to respond, be an active listener.

Don’t talk about politics or other hot topic issues.  Remember you are there to have a good time.  Holiday parties can be a great place to establish rapport and build friendships with other people.

If you focus on upbeat subjects that create opportunity to share common interests and experiences you are more likely to have a nice time.  Relax and enjoy the experiences.