Small Talk Topics

Weather
 It's a nice day, don't you think? I thought it would rain.
 Can you believe how cold it is? I thought this was supposed to be spring!
 Is the weather here much different from where you grew up?
 What climate do you prefer? Why?

Work
 What do you do for living?
 How did you become a [job title]?
 What was your first job? Did you like it?

Food
 What’s your favorite restaurant that other people don’t tend to know about?
 What are the best cheap eats around here?
 What’s your favorite food?

Travel
 What’s the best “hidden gem” around here?
 Where’s the last place you traveled? What did you do there?
 What’s the next trip you have planned?
 What’s your favorite thing to do around here on the weekends?

Hometown
 Where are you from?
 What is your hometown like?
 How is different than here?

Observations
 “I love your shoes today, they really pull your outfit together.”
 “Did you see? They finally fixed the light in the break room. It’s been broken for almost
a month!”
 “Hey Pam, your cookies last night were delicious! Thank you for making them for the
party.”
 Your hair always looks great. What hair products do you use?”