47 Ways to be a better conversationalist
1 Give unique compliments
2 Ask open ended questions
3 Listen
4 Show genuine interest
5 Speak slowly
6 Ask this type of question
7 Stay present
8 Conversation creates connection
9 Relax and be yourself
10 Be friendly and polite
11 Keep the eye-contact
12 Say what you think
13 Provide feedback
14 Ask for their opinion on something
15 Be genuinely interested in the other person
16 Make things easy
17 Dont be distracted
18 Keep conversations focused on them
19 Pick up on nonverbal cues
20 Be genuine
21 Do not exaggerate
22 Develop empathy
23 Display a sense of humor
24 Give, give, give
25 Pay attention to emotions
26 Avoid unnecessary details
27 Know yourself
28 Dont mind the silences
29 Step out of your comfort zone
30 Change up the routine
31 Know how to start a conversation
32 Practice active listening
33 Cut to the chase
34 Take a breath
35 Learn, learn, learn
36 Find common ground and relate
37 Admit when you dont know
38 Be brief
39 Be present
40 Be courteous
41 Take the time
42 Make an observation
43 Resist the fear of missing out (fomo)
44 Check your assumptions about what it means to say no
45 Consider how to use a modified no
46 Keep that smart phone away
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