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‘Tis the season for holiday parties, which – for some folks – can be both awkward and anxiety provoking. Got a get-together on the horizon? Consider breaking the ice with these prompts:
• Tell me about a favorite memory from this year.
• What are your favorite holiday traditions?
• What’s the best gift you’ve ever given (or the most memorable you’ve received)?
• Which [book, podcast, TV show] would you recommend?
• What are you looking forward to in the new year?
When in doubt, don’t sweat it: The goal is to keep things light and (politely) move on to the next conversation without getting agitated.
– Hannah Van Sickle, The Arizona 100