Encourage others to talk about themselves.
Self-disclosure is extra rewarding, neuroscience research shows. People are even willing to forgo money in order to talk about themselves.
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Stop thinking about what you are going to say next when someone else stops talking.
Simply be curious and hear out what the other person is saying, even if you are listening but not shutting up mentally, you are not really listening, but are thinking about what you want to say. Ignore tha...
People love to talk about themselves and their interests. Be an active listener, pay attention, and ask follow-up questions to demonstrate your genuine interest.
Remember that the people you are talking to are a 100 times more intrested in themselves & thier want & problem than they are in you and your problems.
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