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Small talk may not be anyone’s favorite, but comedian Jerry Seinfeld offers a helpful trick: When you're lost for words, ask a question that can only be answered with a number.
In his hilarious web series, *Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee*, Seinfeld chats with Amy Schumer and shares a valuable tip for engaging in conversation:
Here’s my trick for talking to people — numbers! "Ask them questions where the answer is always a number.
There’s always a numerical response. This is Seinfeld's go-to method for conversing with everyday people — 'How long have you lived here? What time do you start work? When did you do that?'
Small talk often thrives on asking questions, and open-ended questions tend to be the most effective. But if your conversation partner responds with a shrug, Seinfeld’s trick could be the solution. The numerical answer might serve as a springboard for a deeper, open-ended discussion.
Check out the video for more insights and keep this tip handy in your conversational toolbox whenever you want to shake up your usual questions.
