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#5. Master a few conversation starters

#5. Master a few conversation starters

  • “I’m writing an article about career advice. What’s your best tip?” or “I’m curious, do you think following your passion is good advice or terrible?” 
  • These questions will get people talking about their experiences, careers, and interests and it’s hard not to like someone who does that.

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#4. Show interest in small talk

#4. Show interest in small talk

  • Most people won’t open up to you about the big things in their lives if you don’t express interest in their little day-to-day happenings.
  • Ask people about their kids. Ask them how their job is going. Keep up-to-date with your local sports teams. Hell, even stop to talk to the woman a...

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#1. Bring your notebook to conversations, not your phone

#1. Bring your notebook to conversations, not your phone

  • The greatest compliment you can give to another person is to truly listen to them and demonstrate that you like the way they think.
  • The words, “I love that, give me a second to write it down,” can never damage someone’s impression of you.
  • Dale Carnegie got it right — “If you...

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#2. Become a master at remembering people’s names

#2. Become a master at remembering people’s names

  • We all know remembering names is important, yet most people admit to being terrible at it.
  • Here’s a little trick: simply ask people to repeat their names at the end of the conversation — “I really enjoyed talking with you. I’m bad with names but I don’t want to forget yours. Would y...

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#3. Focus on leaving a memorable last impression

#3. Focus on leaving a memorable last impression

  • Most people worry so much about how they are going to start a conversation they forget how memorable a strong ending can be.
  • One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to end the conversation by offering to connect the person you are speaking with to someone in your network who y...

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#6. Recognize when it’s best to keep your mouth shut

#6. Recognize when it’s best to keep your mouth shut

  • People may forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
  • Sometimes the best way to accomplish this is by simply keeping your mouth shut and focusing so...

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An ordinary boy who is indiscriminately passionate about many things, develops the frontend of websites, a graphics designer, a bibliophile, Loves to learn and grow, and write. | In search of infinity!

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