Why I Had to Learn Small Talk

If small talk feels awkward to you, it is probably not your personality. It is culture. I grew up in Poland, where small talk with strangers is not really expected, so when I started traveling and living abroad, especially in the US, the UK, Canada, and Spain small talk felt confusing and uncomfortable to me In this video, I share why I had to learn small talk, how cultural differences shape communication and speaking confidence, and how I learned to do small talk in English without changing who I am This is not about being fake or extroverted. It is about understanding American small talk, Slavic and Eastern European communication styles, and why silence can sometimes be seen as rude even when it is not. If you live abroad, travel often, or speak English daily, and small talk in English still feels unnatural, this will probably resonate. Let's dive in together:) #americanculture #smalltalk #englishfluency #livingabroad 📧 GET IN TOUCH Email: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram for daily lessons and life updates:   / wannaspeakbyveroniq   Girls, check out my second channel for self-improvement    / @authenticabyweronika   chapters: 00:00 small talk feels awkward 1:23 american english culture 2:32 fear of being fake 3:21 why small talk exists 4:33 small talk is a warm-up 5:20 mindset shift 6:10 how i learned small talk 6:34 step 1 7:50 step 2 8:37 step 3: small talk across cultures 10:40 step 4 11:40 culture not personality