WAYS TO START A CONVERSATION
May 16, 2015
WAYS TO START A CONVERSATION
To start a conversation
• By asking a question• By giving an opinion• By stating a fact
Types of conversation
• Make a person feel like u care• Ask questions without interrogating the
person• Be funny• Ask open ended questions• Know what not to do
Make a person feel like u care
You can turn a total stranger into a friend just by making him feel like you care about what he has to say and that his opinion matters to you.
Ask questions with out interrogating the person
Many a good conversation begins with questions BUT
The person you're talking to should not feel as if he's being interviewed at a police station.
Be funny
This doesn't mean that you have to do a stand-up routine but just throw in some jokes and tell them a funny story to break the ice
Ask open ended questions
These are questions that require more than a yes or no for an answer. Open ended questions allow people to elaborate and this creates conversation
Know what not to do
• Don’t reveal over personal info• Don’t spend the whole time talking about yourself• Pay attention- don’t forget the person’s name