What are the people doing before the meeting starts? How do you know? What topics are appropriate to discuss when making small talk at work? Put the topics below into the appropriate boxes. Drag each topic from the list into the correct column.
Last night’s game
Weather
New facilities at work
A conference or event you attended recently
Latest political news
Personal problems
An issue with a colleague
A complaint
Appropriate topics for small talk in the workplace
Inappropriate topics for small talk in the workplace