On Wednesday, November 8th, I went to a STARR Career Workshop, which was called Small Talk: It’s a Big Deal. In the picture above, the handsome guy in the red shirt is me. I learned a lot about making small talk at this workshop. We even practiced small talk on each other. I thought it would be awkward since we were forced to talk to each other, but it was not awkward at all. I met a lot of new people who go to my school. I had actual conversations with them and I enjoyed myself. I learned that small talk is important for making connections and networking. It’s also important for knowing how to speak to future employers in interviews. I also learned the importance of body language in communicating with others. Basically, it is important to keep a good posture in any social environment because it shows that you are approachable and that others should have no problem coming up and talking to you. In any networking event, it is important to make yourself presentable and approachable. Dressing up well is not enough, but body language and presentation will determine the amount of connections that you will receive. This experience was valuable and will help me at Baruch. I am now confident in my small talk skills.