Thecuy, ketika kita mengobrol dengan orang lain, seringkali kita menggunakan teknik yang dikenal sebagai basa-basi. Salah satu tujuannya adalah untuk mencairkan suasana dan memulai percakapan sebelum membahas topik utama.
Banyak topik yang bisa dipakai dalam percakapan basa-basi, mulai dari menanyakan kondisi dengan kalimat populer “Bagaimana kabarmu?”, menanyakan kesibukan, hingga membicarakan cuaca.
Nah, tapi apakah kamu tahu, Thecuy, bahwa sebenarnya basa-basi merupakan sebuah singkatan? Yuk, cari tahu kepanjangannya di sini!
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<h2 class="fw-bold fs-5">The Word 'Basa-Basi' Comes from an Acronym! Here Is Its Full Form</h2>
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<p>Basa-basi is an acronym for "talking about here and there", Thecuy. Meanwhile, according to the Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language (KBBI), basa-basi means the customs of politeness or etiquette in social interaction.</p>
In addition, basa-basi can be considered an expression used solely for politeness and not for conveying information, such as the phrase “how are you?” when meeting a friend.
Tips for More Meaningful Small Talk
Tips for More Meaningful Small Talk/Foto: Freepik
Small talk is not just casual conversation, Thecuy. There are several techniques you can try to apply when chatting with others.
According to Harvard researchers, small talk can become more meaningful by asking follow‑up questions to the other person. In a series of experiments, the researchers analyzed over 300 online conversations and discovered that people who were asked more substantive follow‑up questions (rather than generic ones like “how are you?” or “what do you do?”) found the asker far more likable.
Successful individuals usually begin a conversation using a method called A.C.T, which consists of:
- Authenticity (genuineness).
- Connection (establishing a link).
- Topic (having a subject) that gives them an idea of who you are.
You can try asking the following questions:
“How are you feeling mentally right now?”
“What are you looking forward to this week?”
“You remind me of a celebrity, but I can’t place who it is. Which artist or public figure do you admire nowadays?”
A conversation becomes meaningful when it flows both ways. Don’t just ask; you can also share your own stories. If you have good or interesting news, feel free to share it. Believe it or not, most people are curious about others, especially when they work in the same company.
Thecuy, those are some tips for effective small talk you can try. The key is to observe your surroundings and not be afraid to start a conversation that may differ from the usual topics. Good luck!
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