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The 2-Word Trick That Makes Small Talk Interesting

Podcast hosts like Guy Raz and Tim Ferriss use it often

I was at a house party, on my own, sticking close to the table that held the drinks and the charcuterie display. Because I hardly knew anyone, I was tempted to hunker down on the couch with a cold glass and a…