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SMALL-TALK-MASTERY5 MIN READ

Commit to One Micro-Bridge

Create a concrete implementation intention for one small-talk micro-bridge.

Practice one small-talk micro-bridge in a real work moment within 3 days. Choose a live small-talk cue: elevator overlap, pantry moment, pre-meeting wait, post-all-hands comment, or hallway handoff. When [specific small-talk cue] happens, I will say: "[observed cue] + [one low-pressure question]." I will exit with: "[warm close]." In 3 days, review whether you used the line, what cue appeared, and how the other person responded. A pre-meeting room where one person arrives 2 minutes early and looks available A pantry overlap with a colleague from another function while coffee is brewing A hallway handoff after someone mentions a project…

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