8. Stay Out Of The Weeds.
People don't care about the years, names, dates, and times you struggle to remember.
They care about you, what you're like, what you have in common, and how you feel, not every minor detail.
Leave them out; the conversation will be much more enjoyable.
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It means finding common ground with the person you're talking to and showing that you understand their point of view. When you talk about things that the other person is interested in, they're more likely to be engaged in the conversation and to feel like you're on their side.
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- Never gossip.
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