Small talk question

[davemason2k]

Hi, I'm starting a new job soon where I will deliver and stock stuff in several stores a day. Some of the people there I will only see for short periods of time and I'm worried about making small talk, so I don't come off as a mean person. For example: Lets say I see a greeter or a certain cashier when I walk in every morning. The first day I plan to just say good morning, then the 2nd day I will introduce myself, but after that, what the heck do I say? Besides commenting on the weather, I'm not sure what I can small talk about. I really want to meet some people at these stores and possibly make a friend out of it, but if I suck at smalltalk, it's gonna be impossible. Do you have any suggestions?

 

[Helyna]

Keep saying hi. Nice to see you. (makes you seem friendlier and more familiar) How's your day going? (good conversation starter, especially on bad days) Have a nice day! (always say something like this if you can)

 

[txjeepin]

our boss is a fucking moron...etc...etc...it always works!

 

[Helyna]

Hey, an almost-useful ad! (Gmail scans our messages for keywords and gives us matching ads. This came up when I got a reply notification for this topic.)
http://www.lifescript.com/channels/...ivations/now_youre_talking.asp?page=2&trans=1

Like I said, almost useful. A lot you wouldn't use, but you can look.

 

[dtrotter]

"How's your day going?"
will get the conversation started So yeah. Don't worry of what to say, it will come as the conversation flows.