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The Secret To A Lush Date Conversation Has Nothing To Do With Words
The key to a scintillating and kinetic conversation on a date is one’s ability to ask really good questions. But before we talk about how to ask really good questions, it’s crucial to know what really bad questions look like.
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Bad Questions: Random Ones
A random question has no Explainable relevance to the moment. A question that elicits gross mental images, slanders people or embarrasses your date is a Chinese finger trap of conversational Homicide.
A vanilla question can feel like a Cover-Up as if you can't think of any...
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The Length Of Time Required for Awkward Silence
Awkward silence is technically four seconds, according to science.
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Seven Steps To Genuine Curiosity
- You care. If you don’t really care what their answer is, don’t ask the question in the first place.
- You listen. Don’t pick up your phone. Don’t avoid eye contact.
- You empathize. You feel how they feel.
- You art...
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The Secret to Asking Really Good Questions
To ask a great question that makes your date feel cherished and respected, you must have genuine curiosity. Genuine curiosity means you put yourself in their shoes. You see in your mind’s eye what they see in real life and your imagination generates the thoughts and feelings they...
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Speed Up Self Knowledge: A Great Conversation
We can get to know ourselves by conversing with others, but not how we think a conversation should be. The key to a great conversation is asking the right questions and then listening well.
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The Basics Of Conversation
Control the flow of conversation and make others feel comfortable:
- Think of things you would and wouldn’t like to talk about and use that as an initial guide.
- Be nice, as opposed to trying to sound brilliant.
- Tell stories.
- Ask questions.
Ask better questions
We like to talk about topics that interest us. But to have better conversations, step out of yourself for a moment and think more about the other person.
Ask open-ended questions, starting with who, what, when, where, why or how. "What was that like?" "How...
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