Event box

Culture Chats:Making Small Talk in Social Situations

Culture Chats:Making Small Talk in Social Situations In-Person

Are you ever unsure about what topics are appropriate to discuss when you talk to someone for the first time? When you meet new people, do you ever have a hard time making conversation? “Small talk” is a great conversation skill that can help you to interact with new people. Join us to learn more about “small talk,” share your experiences, and gain tips on how to chat with people for the first time.

Culture Chats Workshop Series 
Are you an international student new to Penn? Interested in learning more about cultural practices in the U.S? We offer free workshops on a variety of topics related to transitioning to life at Penn and in the United States.

Register for one or all three of our upcoming chats. Advance registration & Penn Graduate ID are required.

See all Summer 2025 Culture Chats: 

  • Tuesday, July 15, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Welcome to Penn & Philadelphia + Trivia! 
  • Tuesday, July 29, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Meeting New People and Forming Friendships
  • Tuesday, August 12, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Making "Small Talk" in Social Situations
Date:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Room 304 | Multipurpose Room
Audience:
  All Graduate & Professional Students  
Categories:
  Graduate Life & Social Programs     New Student Programs  
Registration has closed.

Upcoming Events

**Please note: Graduate Student Center events are for current Penn graduate and professional students only unless otherwise specified.** 

More Upcoming Events

Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)

Oct
18
5:00pm - 7:20pm, Other Campus Location- see event details.
Oct
20
10:00am - 12:00pm, Room 301 | Graduate Student Support Services Office.
Oct
20
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Room 304 | Multipurpose Room.
Oct
20
3:00pm - 4:30pm, Room 304 | Multipurpose Room.
Oct
21
10:00am - 12:00pm, Room 301 | Graduate Student Support Services Office.