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Be A Conversation Superstar

Be A Conversation Superstar

Be attentive and give eye contact.

• Make active and engaged expressions.

• Repeat back what you’ve heard, and follow up with questions.

• If you notice something you want to say, don’t say it. Challenge it and go back to listening.

• For bonus points, wait an hour to bring up that thing you didn’t say earlier.

And keep in mind that when you say something declarative, seek out the other person’s opinion as well.

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