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大家好，欢迎回到简单英语播客。我是主持人丽莎，今天我们来处理一个很多人觉得有点尴尬的话题：闲聊。你们知道那种和不熟的人，或者甚至是你认识但对话停滞的人的随意聊天吗？你们有没有遇到过这种情况？在派对上或排队时，突然安静下来，每个人都盯着手机或者找逃跑路线。感觉不舒服。但别担心，今天我们请到了了不起的嘉宾克里斯，他将分享一些绝妙的窍门，帮助我们永远不会在闲聊中无话可说。像往常一样，别忘了在下面的评论区查看免费的 PDF 文件，获取本集的完整文字稿和词汇。

Simple English podcast. I'm your host

Lisa and today we're tackling something

that many of us find a little well

awkward. Small talk. You know those

casual conversations you have with

people you don't know very well or maybe

even people you do know but the

conversation just stops. Has that ever

happened to you? You're at a party or

waiting in line and suddenly silence. It

feels like everyone is just staring at

their phones or looking for an escape

route. It can be uncomfortable. But

don't worry because today we have a

fantastic guest with us, Chris, who is

going to share some amazing hacks to

help us never run out of things to say

in small talk. As always, don't forget

to check out the free PDF file in the

comment section below to get the full

transcript and vocabulary for this

episode.

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欢迎克里斯。我们很高兴有你。嗨丽莎，谢谢邀请我。我很兴奋能在这里分享一些技巧。

you. Hi, Lisa. Thanks for having me. I'm

excited to be here and share some tips.

所以克里斯，我们直接开始吧。对于那些害怕尴尬沉默的人，成为闲聊高手的第一步是什么？嗯，丽莎，第一大窍门是成为开放式问题的专家。想想看，封闭式问题就像对话里的死胡同，它们通常只得到简单的“是”或“否”回答，然后就没话了。比如，如果你问某人：“你在享受派对吗？”他们可能只是说“是”。故事就结束了。

those of us who dread those awkward

silences, what's the first step to

becoming a small talk pro? Well, Lisa,

the first big hack is to become a master

of open-ended questions. Think of it

like this. Closed questions are like a

dead end in a conversation. They usually

get a simple yes or no answer and then

nothing. For example, if you ask

someone, "Are you enjoying the party?"

They might just say yes. End of story.

对，我绝对经历过。

没错。但如果你问开放式问题，它会鼓励对方分享更多信息。而不是问：“你在享受派对吗？”你可以说：“到目前为止，派对中你最喜欢的哪部分？”或者“那是什么带你今晚来这里的？”这些问题邀请更详细的回应。那很有道理。就像为他们打开一扇门，让他们走进来，告诉你一些有趣的事。你能再给我们一个例子吗？

question, it encourages the other person

to share more information. Instead of,

"Are you enjoying the party?"

You could ask, "What's been the best

part of the party for you so far?" or

"What brought you here tonight?" These

questions invite a more detailed

response. That makes so much sense. It's

like opening a door for them to walk

through and tell you something

interesting. Can you give us another

example?

当然。想象一下，你遇到某人，他们说在办公室工作。一个封闭式问题会是：“你喜欢你的工作吗？”又是一个简单的“是”或“否”。但如果你问：“对你来说典型的一天是什么样的？”或者“你现在最有趣的项目是什么？”你更有可能得到更长、更吸引人的回答。我明白了。所以，这是关于从有限回答的问题转向鼓励讲故事的问题。你还能分享另一个窍门吗？下个重要的事情是真正倾听对方所说的话。这听起来很明显，但很多人太专注于他们接下来要说什么，以至于没有真正听到对方。当你积极倾听时，你可以抓住关键词或话题，然后问后续问题。那太对了。我自己绝对犯过这种错。

say they work in an office. A closed

question would be, "Do you like your

job?" Again, a simple yes or no is

likely. But if you ask, "What does a

typical day look like for you?" or

"What's the most interesting project

you're working on right now?" You're

much more likely to get a longer, more

engaging answer. I see. So, it's about

shifting from questions that have a

limited answer to ones that encourage

storytelling. What's another hack you

can share with us? The next important

thing is to really listen to what the

other person is saying. This sounds

obvious, but many people are so focused

on what they want to say next that they

don't truly hear the other person. When

you actively listen, you can pick up on

keywords or topics that you can then ask

follow-up questions about. That's so

true. I've definitely been guilty of

that myself.

我们都犯过。但比如说，有人提到他们刚从旅行回来。而不是只说：“噢，那不错。”你可以说：“你去哪儿了？”然后如果他们说意大利，你可以接着问意大利的哪个部分？你最喜欢什么？你展现出真正的兴趣，你在保持对话流动。

mentions they just came back from a

trip. Instead of just saying, "Oh,

that's nice." Just you could ask, "Where

did you go?" And then if they say Italy,

you could follow up with which part of

Italy? What was your favorite thing

about it? You're showing genuine

interest and you're keeping the

conversation flowing.

所以，就像做个对话侦探，寻找线索来保持聊天继续。

detective, looking for clues to keep the

chat going.

Exactly. Another great hack is to have a

没错。另一个伟大的窍门是心里准备一些备用话题。这些是一般安全的、容易的话题，大多数人都乐于谈论，比如天气、时事、没什么争议的，爱好，或旅行。天气是个经典例子，每个人都能相关联。

toolbox. These are generally safe and

easy topics that most people are happy

to talk about. things like the weather,

current events, nothing too

controversial, hobbies, or travel. The

weather is a classic. It's something

everyone can relate to.

绝对。你可以说：“这天气真疯狂，不是吗？你昨天被雨淋到了吗？”或者如果你知道有人喜欢徒步，你可以说：“你最近有去过什么不错的徒步吗？”有这些话题准备好了，可以帮你打破僵局或填补那些小沉默。

like, "This weather is crazy, isn't it?

Did you get caught in that rain

yesterday?" Or if you know someone

enjoys hiking, you could ask, "Have you

been on any good hikes lately?" Having

these topics ready can help you break

the ice or fill those little silences.

那些都是非常实用的技巧，克里斯。所以，来总结一下，我们应该问开放式问题，积极倾听，并问后续问题，还有有一些备用话题准备好。

Chris. So, to recap, we should ask

open-ended questions, actively listen,

and ask follow-up questions, and have

some go-to topics

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现在，在我们结束主要讨论之前，克里斯有个关于闲聊的有趣事实给我们。那是对的，丽莎。你知道吗？研究显示，甚至几分钟的积极闲聊就能改善你的心情，甚至增强你的免疫系统？

discussion, Chris has a fun fact for us

about small talk. That's right, Lisa.

Did you know that studies have shown

that even just a few minutes of positive

small talk can actually improve your

mood and even boost your immune system?

哇，真是吗？我没想到。

是的。那与另一个人的短暂连接可以释放内啡肽，它有提振心情的效果。它还有助于减少孤独感，这对你的整体健康有积极影响。所以，闲聊不仅仅是填补尴尬的沉默。它实际上对你有益。

with another person can release

endorphins which have mood boosting

effects. It also helps reduce feelings

of isolation which can have a positive

impact on your overall health. So, small

talk isn't just about filling awkward

silences. It's actually good for you.

那是个很棒的有趣事实。它让我对参与那些小聊天感觉好多了。它不只是肤浅的。它有真正的好处。嗯，克里斯，非常感谢你今天和我们分享这些极其有用的闲聊窍门。我想我们的听众会发现这些技巧真的很有价值。荣幸之至，丽莎。我希望每个人试试这些，找到闲聊不必那么可怕的方法。它全在于好奇和展现对别人的真正兴趣。

feel much better about engaging in those

little chats. It's not just superficial.

It has real

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benefits. Well, Chris, thank you so much

for sharing these incredibly helpful

small talk hacks with us today. I think

our listeners are going to find these

tips really valuable. My pleasure, Lisa.

I hope everyone tries them out and finds

that small talk doesn't have to be so

scary after all. It's all about being

curious and showing genuine interest in

others.

绝对。所以，大家记住这些关键要点。问开放式问题。做一个积极的倾听者，问后续问题，还有有一些容易的话题准备好。不要害怕开始对话。你永远不知道它会导向哪里。而且记住那个有趣的事实，它对健康有益。这就是今天简单英语播客的全部时间。谢谢收听，再次感谢我们的嘉宾克里斯。如果你喜欢这集，请给我们的频道点赞和订阅，获取更多简单英语学习内容。在评论里告诉我们你最大的闲聊挑战是什么，或者如果你有自己的窍门可以分享。我们喜欢听到你们的反馈。下次再见，继续练习你的英语，不要害怕说你好。好吧，大家，现在是学习一些与这个话题相关的重点词汇的时候。第个词是dialogue。它意味着两个人或更多人之间的对话，作为书、戏剧或电影的一个特征，或者在现实生活中。比如，角色间的对话让故事感觉更真实。

key takeaways. Ask open-ended questions.

Be an active listener and ask follow-ups

and have some easy topics ready to go.

Don't be afraid to start a conversation.

You never know where it might lead. And

remember that fun fact, it's good for

your health. That's all the time we have

for today's episode of the Simple

English Podcast. Thank you for tuning in

and a big thank you again to our guest,

Chris. If you enjoyed this episode,

please like and subscribe to our channel

for more simple English learning

content. Let us know in the comments

what your biggest small talk challenges

are or if you have any of your own hacks

to share. We love hearing from you.

Until next time, keep practicing your

English and don't be afraid to say

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hello. Okay, everyone, it's time to

learn some important vocabulary related

to the topic. The first word of today is

dialogue. It means a conversation

between two or more people as a feature

of a book, play, or movie or in real

life. Example, the dialogue between the

characters made the story feel more

realistic.

下个词是compliment。它意味着对赞美或钦佩的礼貌表达。比如，她对我的新发型做了个不错的赞美。下个词是engage。它意味着参与或涉及一个对话或活动。比如，他试图让他的同事参与一场轻松的讨论。

polite expression of praise or

admiration. Example, she gave me a nice

compliment on my new

hairstyle. Next word is engage. It means

to participate or become involved in a

conversation or

activity. Example, he tried to engage

his colleagues in a light-hearted

discussion.

下个词是icebreaker。它意味着用来缓解紧张和开始对话的言论或活动。比如，作为破冰，她让每个人分享他们最喜欢的爱好。最后个词是subject。它意味着知识或对话的领域，正在讨论的话题。比如，他们讨论的主要话题是如何改善沟通技巧。

remark or activity used to relieve

tension and start a

conversation. Example, as an icebreaker,

she asked everyone to share their

favorite

hobby. The last word is subject. It

means an area of knowledge or

conversation, a topic being discussed.

Example, the main subject of their

discussion was how to improve

communication skills.

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[英语]

[Music]

Hello everyone and welcome back to the

Simple English podcast. I'm your host

Lisa and today we're tackling something

that many of us find a little well

awkward. Small talk. You know those

casual conversations you have with

people you don't know very well or maybe

even people you do know but the

conversation just stops. Has that ever

happened to you? You're at a party or

waiting in line and suddenly silence. It

feels like everyone is just staring at

their phones or looking for an escape

route. It can be uncomfortable. But

don't worry because today we have a

fantastic guest with us, Chris, who is

going to share some amazing hacks to

help us never run out of things to say

in small talk. As always, don't forget

to check out the free PDF file in the

comment section below to get the full

transcript and vocabulary for this

episode.

[Music]

Welcome, Chris. We're thrilled to have

you. Hi, Lisa. Thanks for having me. I'm

excited to be here and share some tips.

So, Chris, let's jump right in. For

those of us who dread those awkward

silences, what's the first step to

becoming a small talk pro? Well, Lisa,

the first big hack is to become a master

of open-ended questions. Think of it

like this. Closed questions are like a

dead end in a conversation. They usually

get a simple yes or no answer and then

nothing. For example, if you ask

someone, "Are you enjoying the party?"

They might just say yes. End of story.

Right. I've definitely been there.

Exactly. But if you ask an open-ended

question, it encourages the other person

to share more information. Instead of,

"Are you enjoying the party?"

You could ask, "What's been the best

part of the party for you so far?" or

"What brought you here tonight?" These

questions invite a more detailed

response. That makes so much sense. It's

like opening a door for them to walk

through and tell you something

interesting. Can you give us another

example?

Sure. Imagine you meet someone and they

say they work in an office. A closed

question would be, "Do you like your

job?" Again, a simple yes or no is

likely. But if you ask, "What does a

typical day look like for you?" or

"What's the most interesting project

you're working on right now?" You're

much more likely to get a longer, more

engaging answer. I see. So, it's about

shifting from questions that have a

limited answer to ones that encourage

storytelling. What's another hack you

can share with us? The next important

thing is to really listen to what the

other person is saying. This sounds

obvious, but many people are so focused

on what they want to say next that they

don't truly hear the other person. When

you actively listen, you can pick up on

keywords or topics that you can then ask

follow-up questions about. That's so

true. I've definitely been guilty of

that myself.

We all have. But let's say someone

mentions they just came back from a

trip. Instead of just saying, "Oh,

that's nice." Just you could ask, "Where

did you go?" And then if they say Italy,

you could follow up with which part of

Italy? What was your favorite thing

about it? You're showing genuine

interest and you're keeping the

conversation flowing.

So, it's like being a conversation

detective, looking for clues to keep the

chat going.

Exactly. Another great hack is to have a

few go-to topics in your mental

toolbox. These are generally safe and

easy topics that most people are happy

to talk about. things like the weather,

current events, nothing too

controversial, hobbies, or travel. The

weather is a classic. It's something

everyone can relate to.

Absolutely. You could say something

like, "This weather is crazy, isn't it?

Did you get caught in that rain

yesterday?" Or if you know someone

enjoys hiking, you could ask, "Have you

been on any good hikes lately?" Having

these topics ready can help you break

the ice or fill those little silences.

Those are all really practical tips,

Chris. So, to recap, we should ask

open-ended questions, actively listen,

and ask follow-up questions, and have

some go-to topics

[Music]

ready. Now, before we wrap up the main

discussion, Chris has a fun fact for us

about small talk. That's right, Lisa.

Did you know that studies have shown

that even just a few minutes of positive

small talk can actually improve your

mood and even boost your immune system?

Wow, really? I wouldn't have guessed

that. It's true. That brief connection

with another person can release

endorphins which have mood boosting

effects. It also helps reduce feelings

of isolation which can have a positive

impact on your overall health. So, small

talk isn't just about filling awkward

silences. It's actually good for you.

That's a fantastic fun fact. It makes me

feel much better about engaging in those

little chats. It's not just superficial.

It has real

[Music]

benefits. Well, Chris, thank you so much

for sharing these incredibly helpful

small talk hacks with us today. I think

our listeners are going to find these

tips really valuable. My pleasure, Lisa.

I hope everyone tries them out and finds

that small talk doesn't have to be so

scary after all. It's all about being

curious and showing genuine interest in

others.

Absolutely. So, everyone remember those

key takeaways. Ask open-ended questions.

Be an active listener and ask follow-ups

and have some easy topics ready to go.

Don't be afraid to start a conversation.

You never know where it might lead. And

remember that fun fact, it's good for

your health. That's all the time we have

for today's episode of the Simple

English Podcast. Thank you for tuning in

and a big thank you again to our guest,

Chris. If you enjoyed this episode,

please like and subscribe to our channel

for more simple English learning

content. Let us know in the comments

what your biggest small talk challenges

are or if you have any of your own hacks

to share. We love hearing from you.

Until next time, keep practicing your

English and don't be afraid to say

[Music]

hello. Okay, everyone, it's time to

learn some important vocabulary related

to the topic. The first word of today is

dialogue. It means a conversation

between two or more people as a feature

of a book, play, or movie or in real

life. Example, the dialogue between the

characters made the story feel more

realistic.

Next word is compliment. It means a

polite expression of praise or

admiration. Example, she gave me a nice

compliment on my new

hairstyle. Next word is engage. It means

to participate or become involved in a

conversation or

activity. Example, he tried to engage

his colleagues in a light-hearted

discussion.

Next word is icebreaker. It means a

remark or activity used to relieve

tension and start a

conversation. Example, as an icebreaker,

she asked everyone to share their

favorite

hobby. The last word is subject. It

means an area of knowledge or

conversation, a topic being discussed.

Example, the main subject of their

discussion was how to improve

communication skills.

[Music]

重点词汇

词汇	含义
talk /tɔːk/ A1	noun - 谈话 verb - 说话
small /smɔːl/ A1	adjective - 小的
conversation /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən/ B1	noun - 对话
question /ˈkwɛstʃən/ A2	noun - 问题 verb - 询问
open-ended /ˈəʊpən ˈɛndɪd/ B2	adjective - 开放式的
closed /kləʊzd/ A2	adjective - 关闭的
party /ˈpɑːti/ A2	noun - 聚会
job /dʒɒb/ A1	noun - 工作
project /ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ A2	noun - 项目
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A1	verb - 听
active /ˈæktɪv/ A2	adjective - 活跃的
topics /ˈtɒpɪks/ A2	noun - 话题
weather /ˈwɛðər/ A2	noun - 天气
travel /ˈtrævəl/ A1	noun - 旅行 verb - 旅行
hiking /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ B1	noun - 徒步旅行
mood /muːd/ A2	noun - 心情
immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ B2	adjective - 免疫的
health /hɛlθ/ A1	noun - 健康
dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒg/ B1	noun - 对话
compliment /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ B1	noun - 赞美
engage /ɪnˈgeɪdʒ/ B2	verb - 参与
icebreaker /ˈaɪsbreɪkə/ B2	noun - 破冰活动
subject /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ A1	noun - 话题