# 40 - Importance of Being Approachable and Making Small Talk

<p>For some people, chatting with a coworker is as effortless as breathing. For others – making small talk can cause full-on panic.</p> <p>What if I say something stupid? What if I offend someone? Does anybody care what I have to say anyway? </p> <p>But whether or not you hate small talk, being good at it can be a game changer. </p> <p>On this week's episode, Grace and Shannon -- along with special guest, Brad Drogos -- walk you through what it means to be more approachable and how to be better at it, how to ace that potentially awkward water cooler talk, and even list a few fun conversation topics to get you started.</p> <p><a href='https://www.bluesummitsupplies.com/blogs/career-and-culture/being-approachable-at-work-a-guide-to-water-cooler-talk'>Read the article that inspired this episode on the blog at BlueSummitSupplies.com.</a></p> <p>Connect with Blue Summit Supplies for more helpful professional development content on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bluesummitsupplies/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/bluesummitsupplies'>Facebook</a>, and <a href='https://twitter.com/bluesummitsupp'>Twitter</a>.</p> <p><a href='https://www.bluesummitsupplies.com/blogs/standard-office-procedures-podcast'>Listen to all episodes of the Standard Office Procedures podcast</a> and reach out to us to be featured on the podcast or offer feedback by emailing <a href='mailto:grace@franklincreativesolutions.com'>grace@franklincreativesolutions.com</a></p>