Dr. Devesh Thakur
The video explains: 1. Small talk is an informal and polite conversation that typically focuses on trivial or unimportant topics, serving as a way to ease into more significant conversations. 2. Benefits of small talk include politeness, relationship building, passing time pleasantly, and demonstrating social norms. 3. Small talk topics are typically noncontroversial and innocuous, such as weather or current affairs, as long as there is agreement. 4. Guidelines for engaging in small talk include being positive, recognizing leave-taking cues, stressing similarities over differences, and providing elaborated responses to questions. 5. When introducing people, it's best to share common interests and public information, avoiding the disclosure of confidential or private details. 6. Complimenting serves as a way to establish a positive connection with others and can be a conversation starter. Compliments should be real, specific, personal, and moderate. 7. When receiving a compliment, respond with a smile, a simple "thank you," and, if appropriate, provide a brief personal reflection on the compliment's significance.
Dr. Devesh Thakur is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a passion for cultivating confident communicators. His love for communications & public speaking has led him to earn several certificate courses in public speaking and presentations. He has written several articles, blogs, and books on communication and interpersonal skills.
With PG & Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Extension Education, he has fifteen years of experience in teaching communication courses to varied students of agricultural universities in India. His teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can overcome their fears and develop the art of persuasive expression. Through a combination of recorded video lectures, and personalized online support, he strives to equip learners with the tools to articulate their ideas with clarity, impact, and conviction.