Tips to Network at Conferences
. With over 20,000 attendees, almost 200 sponsors and probably another 100 speakers and panelists, the Silicon Slopes Tech Summit is ripe for networking. This is my second year in attendance. Amazingly I was able to recognize at least five people that I had met last year. Though I attended a few seminars, the main […]
Labor Day Small Talk in the USA
Where as most countries in the world commemorate Labour Day (UK Spelling) on May 1, we, in the US commemorate the day on the first Monday of September (In 2019, the date will be Sept. 2). While this day is not really used to historically commemorate the true meaning of the day anymore, many in […]
What is the Super Bowl and How to Make Small Talk
Small talk about sports is common in American workplaces. Today, I ask Matt Wade a few questions about [American] football and the Super Bowl, which happens on the second Sunday every February. Who is playing? Super Bowl 58- the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Where is the big game taking […]
American Sports: What is Baseball?
As the weather in the United States warms in late May, baseball becomes a popular topic of conversation. Summer and baseball are a perfect marriage. So, if you are soon to engage an American in conversation, a timely subject would be baseball and the World Series. Arial View of the Baseball Diamond (Playing Field) 1. […]
Small Talk Conversation Starters: Halloween
Trying to identify the right small talk conversation starters for Halloween is made easy with the wide range of ideas in this post. The small talk conversation starters in this post can be used at the water cooler, in the break room or over lunch to make small talk about Halloween, which falls on October 31 […]
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a well-known festival in the US. Mardi Gras is a traditional holiday celebrated across many Christian cultures and in the southern regions of the United States. It is particularly famous in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. The festivities include elaborate and colorful parades, family picnics, costumes, music, and […]
Talking About Politics: Dos and Don’ts in the USA
In Small Talk training programs in India, Indian professionals are divided on whether or not talking about politics is acceptable at work. While my personal experience as an American working in India has shown me in general that Indians are more comfortable talking about politics at work, there are definitely certain people, even in India, […]
Ask About Office Timings – Small Talk India & USA
“What are your office timings?” This is a common question in Indian English. While this question is acceptable in the U.S., also, in American English, we would say it differently, hence there are differences in asking about office timings between India and the USA. The phrase “office timings” is not commonly used in American English. […]
Fun Things To Do on America’s Independence Day
Many newcomers to the US wonder what kind of fun activities there are to do to celebrate or commemorate Independence Day (July 4th). Actually, while the list is long and endless, I’d like to share a few things you can consider doing during the 4th of July holidays in the US. Events and Fun Things to Do […]
Dads and Grads – What & When Is It?
Many may say the term “dads and grads” is a marketing gimmick. And, maybe it is, but let’s look at why you may hear this term in relation to special occasions and observances in U.S. What is Dads & Grads? What does Dads & Grads mean? Dads refers to Father’s Day. Grads refers to graduates […]
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