From Psychologies · Louise Leboyer · · 1m
7 Social Topics to Avoid in First Conversations
People with high social intelligence skip these 7 topics when meeting someone new.
In brief
People with high social intelligence skip these 7 topics when meeting someone new. Those with strong social skills avoid money, politics, religion, sex, death, appearance, gossip, and personal knowledge to prevent awkwardness in early conversations. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Why small talk is hard
People with low social confidence often try to start conversations to avoid silence but some topics cause embarrassment for everyone.
Social anxiety causes fear
Excessive fear of social interactions can be linked to social anxiety, which may come from biological factors, brain structure, or past embarrassing experiences.
Hidden flaws in small talk
Small talk can reveal deep flaws people try to hide, as they fear being judged and rejected if they share too much.
7 topics to avoid
People with high social intelligence skip money, politics, religion, sex, death, appearance, gossip, personal knowledge, and past relationships to prevent awkwardness.
How to improve small talk
Break the ice with weather, culture, sports, work, travel, or family to build smooth conversations without embarrassment.
At a glance
Those with strong social skills avoid money, politics, religion, sex, death, appearance, gossip, and personal knowledge to prevent awkwardness in early conversations.
