Small Talk in English: What to Say and What Not to Say

What to Say:

• "How’s your day going?"

• "Did you have a good weekend?"

• "What do you do for fun?"

• "Have you been to any good restaurants lately?"

• "What’s the weather like today?"

What Not to Say:

• Avoid controversial topics like politics or religion (unless you know the person well).

• Don’t complain too much about personal issues.

• Avoid too many questions—let the conversation flow both ways.