Helpful Techniques To Talk Better With Strangers - Deepstash

Helpful Techniques To Talk Better With Strangers

  1. Proximity: Suddenly meeting a stranger and asking something will almost certainly fail. One has to be in the proximity of the stranger for a while to be accepted.
  2. Don’t Make It An Interview: Being too interested in the other person can backfire. You need not lean forward, ask questions quickly or interrogate them.
  3. Statements: Use statements instead of questions to sound non-threatening.
  4. Surprise: Be genuinely interested in learning something new and try to gain a fresh perspective.

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