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Be A Great Conversationalist

Charismatic people know how to listen well and do so more often than they speak.

They ask clarification questions. Ask follow-up questions and ask for examples to increase your connection with the speaker and understanding of the subject matter.

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  1. Ignore internal and external distractions (thoughts and sounds).
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  1. Do not immediately jump to questions focusing on the topic at hand.
  2. Coax, don't hammer. There will be times that the interviewee will have a hard time answering some questions.
  3. Make some questions open ended.
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People love to talk about themselves and their interests. Be an active listener, pay attention, and ask follow-up questions to demonstrate your genuine interest.

  • Be patient and let others express themselves

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