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A Guide to Making Effective Small Talk With Latina Women

In Latin culture, it’s considered a crucial part of building rapport with anyone.

By Andrea MolinaPublished 2 years ago 5 min read
by Andrea Molina

Is small talk necessary?

If you’re in Latin America and want to bag yourself a beautiful Latina woman, then YES, making small talk is essential. It’s a great and easy way to build an instant connection with someone you’ve just met.

Though other cultures, like Scandinavians, find this seemingly ubiquitous casual conversation obsolete and without value, it’s quite significant to Latin Americans.

In Latin culture, it’s considered a crucial part of building rapport with anyone. It paves the way for establishing deeper relationships with people. Whether they’re strangers or close friends, it’s customary and considered good manners to engage in small talk.

To add, it’s also useful when trying to cold approach Latinas in public spaces.

That brings us to the purpose of this article. Here’s how you can make effective small talk with Latina women.

Chapter One: Choosing the Right Conversation Topic

You see a beautiful lady across the bar countertop.

She smiles at you.

You smile back.

You’re debating whether to go over there or not.

“What should I say? What should we talk about? I’m not even remotely interesting.”

Stop. Rid yourself of self-rejecting thoughts.

There’s only one way to find out if she’s interested in you, and that's to go over there and talk to her.

Striking up a conversation with a stranger is not difficult, especially when you’re in a Latin country. Making small talk is always welcome.

If you don’t know how to, you can use these subtle yet effective topics to strike up a conversation with any Latina woman:

Personal Introductions

Try this straightforward approach. Directly introduce yourself to her.

“Hola. ¡Mi nombre es John!” (Hi. My name is John!)

“¿Cómo te llamas?” (What is your name?)

Compliments

Make sure they’re genuine and don’t overdo it. If you’ve just met her, compliment her on her looks. Keep it at a maximum of two compliments.

“¡Hola! Tienes unos ojos muy lindos.” (Hi! You have very beautiful eyes.)

“Me gusta tu camisa.” (I like your shirt.)

Hobbies

Find common interests.

“¿Qué suele hacer cuando no está bebiendo en los bares?” (What do you usually do when you're not out drinking in bars?)

“¿Tienes algún pasatiempo?” (Do you have any hobbies?)

Surroundings

Part of making small talk is throwing random questions until one of them enables you to click with the other person. That being said, don’t feel awkward about jumping from one topic to another. It’s part of the process.

“Está lleno de gente aquí.” (It's crowded here.)

“¿Vienes aquí a menudo?” (Do you come here often?)

Food

“¿Dónde puedo encontrar los mejores tacos aquí?” (Where can I find the best tacos here?)

“¿Dónde está tu lugar favorito para comer?” (Where is your favorite place to eat?)

Follow up with a dinner invite and you’ve got yourself a date.

Chapter Two: Tips to Make Small Talk Feel Less Awkward

Not all of us are fluent in the art of small talk. Some of us might find it unnecessary and awkward. At times, it can be, especially if you’re not fully committed to the conversation.

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To help you, here’s how you can break the awkward wall and make small talk feel seamless and natural.

1. Assume closeness.

Pretend you’re already close friends. Talk to her like you’ve known each other for years and that you’re trying to catch up on each other's lives. This creates a comfortable atmosphere. You’ll be able to talk with ease and the conversation will flow naturally.

2. Be open.

Specifically when it comes to sharing your thoughts and opinions. Don’t be afraid to say what you think and express what you feel right then and there. However, you should also be mindful. You can say what you think and feel as long as it’s germane and appropriate to the situation.

3. Show curiosity.

A conversation is a two-way street. You can’t hog all the limelight. You should ask her for her input. Get her opinion and let her speak her mind about a topic you’ve suggested.

4. Be genuinely interested.

Smile and nod to encourage her to talk more. Show some enthusiasm like a puppy who’s been given a tennis ball. Act happy and excited that she’s sharing things with you. Chances are she'll reciprocate you with the same energy since enthusiasm is quite infectious.

5. Be an active listener.

Don’t just hear her words. Listen and understand. Concentrate on what was said so you can form a good response.

6. Look for shared interest.

The purpose of asking a series of questions is to find out if you have any common interests. Having shared interests is a gateway for deeper conversations. It helps steer the conversation towards an intimate moment. Ultimately, that’s where you should navigate your small talk.

Chapter Three: Effective Strategies to Overcome Social Anxiety

Approaching beautiful Latina women to have small talk with them can be intimidating. That’s why we’ve collated some tips to help you overcome nervousness when approaching women in public.

1. Follow the three-second rule.

If you see a woman that sparks your interest, you only have three seconds to decide to walk up to her and say hello. If you wait any longer than that, you’ll screw it up by overthinking.

2. Focus all your attention on her.

This prevents you from clouding your head with self-critical thoughts. At the same time, it allows you to get to know her without distractions of the mind.

3. Calm yourself by taking deep breaths.

Use the four-seven-eight breathing method. Close your mouth and breathe in through your nose to the count of four. Hold your breath and count to seven. Then breathe out through your mouth to a count of eight. Repeat at least four more times or until your nerves calm down.

4. Hype yourself up.

Before going up to introduce yourself, it’s important to collect confidence and self-esteem first. Shower yourself with positive words and affirmations to harness your courage inside.

5. Practice.

If your first, second, third, or even fourth attempt at small talk with women ended in failure, think of it as practice. With time, you’ll definitely get better. What’s important is that you tried and that’s one step to getting better at it.

How to End a Successful Small Talk

Simply ask her out on a date. Continue your conversation in a romantic setting and get to know each other more on a deeper level.

If you’re not sure about asking her out on a date, how about asking for her number instead? Keep the communication up until you want to formally ask her out.

Andrea Molina, Professional Matchmaker and Dating Consultant for Colombian Woman

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