Small Talk Tips: The Art of Not Being a Jerk

Tip 1: Avoid Using the Word 'Literally' in Conversations, Unless You're Talking About Pirates

Don't be that guy who says 'I'm literally starving.' If you're not a pirate, you're probably not starving. Unless you're at a pirate-themed restaurant.

Instead, say 'I'm famished' or 'I'm peckish.' Your friends will thank you.

Tip 2: Handling Awkward Silences

Tip 3: Unleash Your Inner Small Talk Superpower

Tip 4: Sarcasm: The Ultimate Small Talk Superpower

Tip 5: Don't Talk About Politics, Unless You Want to Lose Friends

Tip 6: Small Talk is a Superpower, Not a Superpower of the Weak

Tip 7: The Art of Pretending to Listen

Tip 8: Small Talk is Not a Competition, Unless You're a Small Talk Ninja

Tip 9: The 5-Second Rule: How to Keep the Conversation Going (or Not)

Tip 10: Small Talk is Not a Magic Trick, Unless You're a Small Talk Wizard