06/17/2026
How Does Small Talk Create Networking Bonds?
Have you ever met someone who launched right into a sales pitch? “Who does your printing? Are you happy? I can do better!” How did that make you feel?
By starting with small talk, people gain an understanding of who you are, what interests you, and how you spend your time. And you learn the same about them.
Small talk is like the warm up before the work out. It is the foundation of the KNOW in Know, Like & Trust. Through this foundation people gain a sense of whether they LIKE you. In fact, studies have shown that in just a few minutes of chitchat, people start to decide whether or not they TRUST you, too.