Is conversation a lost art? Here’s how to bring it back–from placing yourself in the right environment to listening the right way.
Have you ever wished that you had an ability to talk to strangers and have them instantly warm up to you?
Think about the people you know who seem to bring out the best in you whenever you talk to them: You feel comfortable talking to them and could go on talking forever. They could be old friends or someone you just met, but the conversation just seems to flow smoothly and naturally.
Here are five key things that will put us on the right track:
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1. Get out of yourself and make it about the other person
2. Practice active listening
3. Move the conversation to a deeper level
4. Ask good questions
5. Consider Time and space
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