Be interested in people's stories

Interested people are interesting. Ask people questions.

Try to learn something you did not know before from your interlocutor.

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10 Simple Habits That Will Noticeably Improve Your Social Skills

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The Two Skills Everyone Needs for Networking Successfully

Never attend a social or business event with the idea that it is all about you; it is not. Networking is about relationship building, not making sales pitches where you force others to listen to you drone on excitedly about yourself. The same is true for social and professional networking through the Internet.

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The 2 most important networking skills

...you can develop are listening and asking questions.

These 2 skills will impress your clients even more than your best business statistics.

How to Be a Good Listener

Good listening is active, not passive:

Maintain eye contact.
Do not fidget, shift your body weight often, and never look at your watch!
Nod your head to show agreement but do not interrupt to make your point or share your own experiences.
Respond by repeating at least one key point the person you are talking with just made in the form of a question.

How to Ask the Right Questions

Keep questions positive and focused.

Ask a question that is on-topic whenever possible. If the topic is negative, do not just suddenly change topics. It will make the speaker uncomfortable. Instead, give an empathetic reply to show support and then ask a question to redirect to something that is still related, but allows the speaker to respond with something a little more positive.

Taaha K

@khant08

10 Ways to Improve Your Social Skills and Be More Outgoing

Socializing can be a struggle, especially if you're an introvert. Here are 10 techniques you can use to make socializing easier.

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1. Don't hide behind your phone.

If you want to connect with people, however, you need to put away your phone. It will seem awkward at first, maybe even painful. But if you want to have a conversation, you need to first signal tha...

2.Do More Things In Person

These days, there are apps to deliver everything from groceries to toothpaste to tacos. Combine this with services that let you stream more media than you could ever consume in a lifetime, and it’s easy to spend most of your time inside, at home.

Shop for groceries in person instead of online.
Go out to eat instead of ordering delivery (bonus points if you invite a friend or family member).
See a movie at the theater instead of streaming it.
Buy books at a local bookstore instead of on Amazon.

3. Take off your headphones

Wearing headphones says, “Please don’t talk to me, I don’t want to be bothered.” This is great when you don’t want your coworkers to interrupt you, but it’s terrible when you want to connect with people.

Putting away the headphones (or taking out the AirPods) opens you up to more social interactions. Plus, you’ll notice new sonic details such as the song of a particular bird or the hum of different passing vehicles. Your experience of the world will be richer overall.

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@anikad

How To Be More Likable In Social Settings

Parties and get togethers are tough for everyone. But they're particularly difficult for those of us who are anxious, awkward, or quiet. They can leave you hiding in a corner wondering how to be more likable, and it really doesn't make for the best...

bustle.com

Tips for being more likeable in social situations

Don't overshare your whole life's story.
Actually listen to what people say. Then respond accordingly.
Remember people's name...

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