Sports topics and headlines make great small talk at the office, help you break the ice, lead to better rapport and future conversations. Here are a few of the hot topics in the sports world this week. Just read the summary, click on the link for more information and ask the questions provided. This week there’s plenty to talk about with the NFL Lockout ending and baseball’s trade deadline approaching.
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Talk Sporty Conversation Starters 7/18: NFL Lockout, NBA Schedule, World Cup, British Open, MLB Trade Deadline
Welcome to your weekly batch of sports conversation starters. These little tidbits will give you something to talk about at the water cooler, during business outings and while making small talk this week. These topics are just a snapshot of a few sports headlines in the news. Read the short summary, clink on the links…
Conversation Starters 7/4: NFL, MLB All Stars, NASCAR, Wimbledon, Tour de France, Hot Dogs
Get talking this week using these sports conversation starters. It’s a great way to break the ice and build rapport in a short amount of time.
Conversation Starters for the Week of 6/20: NBA Draft, NFL Lockout, Wimbledon, Interleague, Golf
Sports topics are a great way to break the ice and start a conversation. The short summaries of each story give you enough information to understand why it’s relevant. Click on the links provided to read more about each story and use the questions provided to spark conversation this week. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the answers. It’s not necessary. The whole purpose of having a conversation with a sports fan is to engage, connect and rely on their knowledge to help build your own.
Conversation Starters 5/31: Playoffs, Ozzie, NFL Lockout, Tressel Resigns, French Open,
Happy Memorial Day! Talk about a big week of sports! If you find yourself enjoying the day with friends or family members and need a few conversation starter ideas try a few of these. Of course these work at the office too. It’s a great way to break the ice and build rapport before getting down to business.
Follow the Drama: Conversation Starters for the Playoffs, NFL Lockout and Jorge Posada
Women sometimes wonder why men pay such close attention to sports stories. They don’t see the value in talking about people they don’t actually know and getting wrapped up in the lives of people they’ll never meet. But if you followed that line of thinking, no one would watch soap operas, Real Housewives, or any…
Conversation Staters: Lakers Lose, NHL Playoffs, NFL Latest, NASCAR and Horses
Welcome to another week and another batch of sports conversation starters. Remember this is your cheat sheet to some of the most talked about sports stories of the week. Use these subjects to engage your co-workers, friends and family. Remember the real goal is to make a stronger connection with that person and build a relationship. When you ask one of the italicized questions, don’t zone out during the answer. Listen, ask follow-ups and watch the relationship grow.
The NFL Lawsuit in a Nutshell
An addition to this week’s conversation starters deserves a post of it’s very own today as the NFL lockout goes to court. It’s a complicated story but here are a few brief notes to give you some perspective on what football fans are buzzing about today.
Conversation Starters 3/21: NFL Lockout, NCAA Tourny, In-N-Out, Soccer
Welcome to a new week and a new version of Conversation Starters! After a week off and a little R&R we’re ready to get back at it and help you converse more confidently at the office and with your friends this week. Here are a few of the hot topics sports fans are talking about this week.