And how to excel at it:

Small talk takes up about 33% of all the talking we do, it makes people decide whether they like us or we can be trusted, we are sort of categorized in other people’s minds. It’s very important socially but can make you feel or appear awkward or boring.

What to do:

Be excited to see everyone, if you are excited they will be too, mimicking your response.

Talk to them like a dear friend, that is a friend you actually like. Talk as if you have known them 30 years! Again they will mimick you>

Assume they are fabulous.

Assume they are the best at what they do and are fun, and fascinating, with a wonderful soul!

Try it, see what happens.