Tips for better conversations
- Do more listening than talking. People love a great listener. It gives a sense of validation when someone listens closely to you.
- Stop trying to be right.
- Stop hogging the conversation. Our personal stories are not always fascinating to others. That is okay.
- Stop the one-upmanship. It is often seen as intellectual snobbery or as being insecure.
- Ask questions. If we want to learn more about people and life, we should see each person as a remarkable interview opportunity.
- Give reciprocity. Talk about yourself but also ask about the other person.
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