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74 | How to Make Peace with Small Talk: 4 Tips to Make New Adult Friendships Less Awkward

74 | How to Make Peace with Small Talk: 4 Tips to Make New Adult Friendships Less Awkward

Update: 2025-08-12
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Do you dread small talk? You're not alone. In this episode of The Friendship Tour, I share practical, encouraging advice to help you make peace with those polite, sometimes awkward conversations that often open the door to meaningful friendships.


I walk through four simple truths about small talk that can help you stop overthinking, loosen up, and confidently connect with new people. Whether you're at a work event, church, or in the school pickup line, this episode will leave you feeling more prepared—and less annoyed—by small talk.



👇 What You'll Learn:


  • Why small talk isn’t the enemy—it’s the invitation.




  • 4 ways to make peace with small talk:




    1. Accept it as a natural part of connection




    2. Understand that no one actually enjoys it




    3. Prepare for it in a way that fits the moment




    4. Embrace the awkward—because everyone else feels it too







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Leave a quick review and share this episode with a friend who hates small talk as much as you do. Remember: small talk isn’t the goal—it’s just the beginning.

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74 | How to Make Peace with Small Talk: 4 Tips to Make New Adult Friendships Less Awkward

74 | How to Make Peace with Small Talk: 4 Tips to Make New Adult Friendships Less Awkward

Cecelia Curtis - Friendship Coach, Relationship Mentor, Community Organizer, and Boy Mom