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Stay curious and engaged

Stay curious and engaged

After the initial breaking, you have to really listen to how the other person responds. What are they excited about? Ask them more questions about that.

Pay attention to body language. You will be able to tell if someone is losing interest, for instance, eyes wandering, crossing arms or turning away from you.

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An icebreaker that works

The only icebreaker question that'll work every single time: Tell me about yourself.

It is more effective than "So what do you do?"Β Posing a broad question lets people lead you to who they are.

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Exit gracefully

Not every conversation will be a big hit. You will run out of things to say. Be honest. Say you've got to go to the bathroom or say hi to your other friend. Then go.

Even though it might feel rude, remember that it will free up time to start another potentially interesting conversatio...

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Tips For Better Listening

Tips For Better Listening

  • Use your eyes – To better understand others, pay attention to body language clues, such as your conversation partner protectively crossing his or her arms.
  • Embrace a β€œbeginner’s mind” – Remain open-minded, letting go of any assumptions of your own ...

Traits Of Engaging Conversationalists

Traits Of Engaging Conversationalists

  1. They display genuine interest in what their partner is saying. TheyΒ actively listen, rather than simply waiting for their own turn to speak.
  2. They demonstrate attention by looking directly at the speaker.
  3. They ask questions and go deeper into topics of oth...

12. Communicating effectively πŸ’¬

12. Communicating effectively πŸ’¬

  1. Listen actively: pay close attention to the speaker and demonstrate that you're engaged by nodding, making eye contact and providing verbal cues like "I see" or "Go on"
  2. Clarify your message: be clear and concise in your message. Avoid jargon or overly complex language
  3. Body la...

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