<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The first words act as floodgates, once you say the first word everything else just flows.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Just gather the enthusiasm, the positivity, the energy, put on a big smile, and say 'Hi!'</li></ul>

#1. The First Word Floodgates

A person's name is the sweetest sound they can hear.

As a personal Question.Example:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Interesting Name. How did your parents think about it?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">How long have you lived in this city?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Where do you come from and where does your family live?</li></ul>

#2. Skip the Small Talk

When you are listening to someone give them full attention

#6. Be Present

Use the Places, Names, Animals, Things method to remember anything about the person.

#8. Remember Small Details

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">People will forget what you do, and they'll forge what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Give someone a nice full compliment.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Try to construct a compliment that is unique and genuine.</li></ul>

#4. Pay a Unique Compliment

Find a common point and common ground and move from there. It can be any habit, hobby, workplace, birthplace, etc.

#3. Find the Me-Too's

Every person is like a book and every conversation is like reading

Ask for something simple that the other person can help you with.

#5. Ask for An Opinion

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Making eye contact in conversation is a really powerful tool you can use. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Eye contact shows that you are interested in the other person and it shows your confidence as well</li></ul>

#7. Make Eye Contact

This TED Talk is great for understanding how small things we can do to start interesting conversations with anyone without getting a lack of words or topics to talk about. If you are shy or feel uncomfortable talking to strangers you can read these points and check out the video whenever you get some time.

“We mustn’t speak to strangers.” Malavika Varadan, challenges this societal norm, by presenting 7 ways to make conversation with anyone.

RJ extraordinaire, Malavika Varadan, creates waves quite literally with her morning show, Breakfast No.1 on City 101.6. An avid fitness enthusiast, positivity ninja and drama queen, she has chiseled a benchmark in the radio industry. At TEDxBITSPilaniDubai she will choose to redefine connections.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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“We mustn’t speak to strangers.” Malavika Varadan, challenges this societal norm, by presenting 7 ways to make conversation with anyone.

RJ extraordinaire, Malavika Varadan, creates waves quite literally with her morning show, Breakfast No.1 on City 101.6. An avid fitness enthusiast, positivity ninja and drama queen, she has chiseled a benchmark in the radio industry. At TEDxBITSPilaniDubai she will choose to redefine connections.

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