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Small talk is deeply misunderstood. It’s often labeled as fake, pointless, or awkward - but what if those beliefs are just assumptions holding you back from genuine connection? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori dismantles the limiting beliefs that make small talk feel like a chore and reframes it as one of the most powerful tools for building rapport and unlocking deeper conversations.

• Identify and challenge your hidden assumptions that make small talk feel inauthentic.

• Use small talk as a “hallway of doors” to find genuine connect points.

• Shift your focus from being interesting to being interested.

• Navigate small talk to skillfully warm up conversations and avoid awkward jumps into “too deep, too soon.”

• Exit conversations gracefully when needed - without damaging rapport.

If you’ve ever felt like you “just aren’t good at small talk,” this episode will help you turn that belief on its head - and maybe change how you connect with everyone you meet.

• Hypnotic Gifts: How to Change Someone’s Life in a Single Conversation – Explore Dr. Tori’s upcoming book and framework for life-changing conversations.
• Prior Episode: 012 (Not So) Small Talk and the Gold Rush
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