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Small talk does not come naturally to everyone, and sometimes, it only gets awkward the more a person tries.
It was a bold declaration, but one I stand over. In more than 20 years writing about music for the Irish Independent, I don’t remember a year as good for homegrown talent as 2023. Often, it’s hard to argue that there were 10 exceptional Irish albums in any calendar year; this time there were comfortably 20. And when I drew up that number of superb albums, there were yet others that didn’t quite make that cut, but still come highly recommended.
One of the main reasons for this is they don’t know what to talk about, and this is especially true for introverts.
The A.C.T. trick provides a structured approach to initiating connections beyond pleasantries. Read more.