Small Talk, Big Impact: The Linguistics of Building Rapport

26/07/2025 4 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5

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Small talk isn’t just chatter—it’s a powerful tool for building trust, easing tension, and connecting with others. In this episode of Speak Smart, we break down the hidden structure of small talk, explore its role in workplace and cross-cultural communication, and share tips from linguistics and research on how to make those quick chats work for you.🎙️ Learn how language creates connection—one “Nice weather today?” at a time.