Small talk in the office can improve the mood: You should definitely keep these five tips in mind. You should avoid controversial topics in small talk, such as religion, sexuality or politics.

Make eye contact and smile every now and then: If you don't do this, you will quickly appear apathetic and uninterested. You will quickly be perceived as arrogant and not particularly liked by your colleagues, warns Jobteaser.com. Instead, you should show and radiate serious interest in the person you are talking to.