Interest in
Carnegie emphasizes the importance of showing genuine interest in others. He encourages readers to be good listeners, ask open-ended questions, and make the conversation about the other person's interests and experiences.
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5. Talk in terms of the other person's interests
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.
Encourage others
A great conversationalist encourages others to talk about themselves.
Use the ‘RASA’ approach: receive, appreciate, summarise and ask. Also, be curious and ask open-ended questions.
How to get better at small talk
- Have a genuine interest in getting to know a person you’re talking to and learn from them.
- Ask open-ended questions. It encourages the other person you're speaking with to open up.“What do you do?” followed by “Why did you choose that type of work? How did you enter ...
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