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Die Kunst des kleinen Gesprächs

A feature from a Cologne city magazine: why Germans are said to be bad at small talk, what a communication coach advises — and the little words that make it work.

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What reputation do Germans have abroad?

Why is small talk not a waste of time, according to Ms Okonkwo?

Which topics should you avoid at a first meeting?

Why do learners of German often sound stricter than they are?

What does she advise people who feel uncomfortable in big groups?

How do you end a conversation politely?