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Are You Big on Small Talk?

03-Apr-25 18:00

Are You Big on Small Talk?

It’s Raya right now, and that means a lot of mingling at open houses and reconnecting with relatives. While it’s great to catch up, small talk often comes with the territory—whether it’s about work, the weather, or family updates. For some, it’s easy to slip into these conversations, but for others, it can be a bit of a challenge. So we ask you: How do you feel about small talk? Are you good at it?

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Produced by: Evening Edition

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan


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