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Big Talk is now on Tik Tok
Hey everyone! Big Talk is now on Tik Tok underneath @makebigtalk. Here, we will be posting explainer videos as well as Big Talk conversations with strangers. Please follow to stay updated. Thanks! @makebigtalk I just got back from a party and was thinking about some ideas for how small talk…
July 11, 2022
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Live Music Big Talk Community Events a Huge Success!
Big Talk co-hosted alongside Listenup.LP – These have been a magical initiative to bring people together to celebrate music, community, and connection!! Check out our artists on Instagram below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by BIG TALK (@makebigtalk) View this post on Instagram …
May 3, 2022
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Order the Second Version of the Big Talk Question Card Game!
Hi friends! It’s finally here! You can order the 2nd Version of Big Talk today! If you enjoyed the first edition of the Big Talk Question Card Game, you will love this one! It has 150 entirely new questions to skip the small talk and make more meaningful connections. Giftable…
March 15, 2022
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The Future of Fulbright with Big Talk
The Fulbright Program featured 75th Legacy Alumni Ambassadors answering Fulbright-themed Big Talk questions to reflect on their experiences and imagine the future of the program. This group, which includes scientists, teachers, changemakers, and young leaders, discusses how the Fulbright Program will meet a complex and changing world. The Fulbright Program’s impact is far-reaching…
January 11, 2022
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How to Give a Good Compliment
A sincere, thoughtful, and kind compliment can be magical. It has the power to change someone’s day, making them feel happier and more appreciated. There’s nothing wrong with a small talk compliment such as complimenting someone’s physical appearance… However, try thinking of a compliment as a way to dive deeper.…
November 8, 2021
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Questions to Ask Yourself to Help you through Career Transitions
Are you or someone you care about considering making a career change? Here are some Big Talk Questions you can ask yourself and others that can help guide you through different transitions: Career Switch What is something you always wanted to try professionally or learn more about but didn’t have…
October 25, 2021
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The Benefits of Talking to Strangers
With the onset of fall, people retreat indoors to connect with their family and friends for the holidays. However, it is important that we maintain another kind of connection – our connection with strangers. Below are some proven benefits of talking to strangers. Improved Health Humans are wired to connect,…
October 15, 2021
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How to be more Approachable
Try these simple ways to become more approachable and invite in more opportunities for Big Talk! Smile and make eye contact Look people directly in the eye with a sincere smile, and you will be surprised by what kinds of conversations and interactions your warmth will invite! Ask their name,…
October 6, 2021
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Ideas for how to use the Big Talk Questions App
You just downloaded the new Big Talk Questions App. Now what? Read below for ideas on how to play! With Friends Go through some Big Talk questions over brunch or Happy Hour with friends. You might be surprised to learn something entirely different and meaningful about someone you thought…
August 17, 2021
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The Big Talk Questions App is Here!
Play with friends, family, dating interests, travel buddies, coworkers, classmates, students, and more! You can also use these as daily self-reflection questions. Download on the App Store or Google Play.
July 4, 2021
Read More The “Ministers for Loneliness” – Addressing the Crisis of Disconnection and Social Isolation
As we navigate our way through the 21st century, our experts on human psychology and socialization have been pointing to the steady emergence of a new type of crisis—a crisis of social connection. Although we live in an age where connecting with someone on the other side of the globe…
June 7, 2021
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Make Meaningful Connections in a Hybrid Workplace
“The organizations of the future that people will be the most excited to work for will be those that foster supportive social ties for those in the room and also those that are not.” (HBR, 2021) It’s not easy to make a meaningful connection with someone you only know through…
May 19, 2021
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