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The Good Life Series: The Fine Art of Small Talk

Fri, Feb 07

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Stumberg Hall

All undergraduates are invited to a dinner at the Austin Institute, where we'll practice some go-to small talk strategies and have a blast while doing it. Join us Friday, February 7th at 7:00 PM for dinner and lots of conversation.

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The Good Life Series: The Fine Art of Small Talk
The Good Life Series: The Fine Art of Small Talk

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Feb 07, 2020, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Stumberg Hall, 3206 Fairfax Walk, Austin, TX 78705, USA

About The Event

Most people will tell you that they hate small talk. Yet there are plenty of times when no other type of talk will do. Whether you're out for a job interview dinner, on a first date, or at a party where you don't know anybody, the first mode of communication we use when we're first getting to know people is small talk. With practice, it can even be enjoyable.

Join us for a fun and festive evening Friday, February 7th as we practice some go-to strategies for starting conversations with strangers and engaging people in dialogue, whatever situation you find yourself in. Over a delicious dinner prepared by Dr. Kevin Stuart, we'll talk small and laugh large. RSVP today!

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