38 Ways to be a conversationalist
1 Ask open-ended questions
2 Listen
3 Show genuine interest
4 Give unique compliments
5 Ask this type of question
6 Be interested and interesting
7 Skip the small talk
8 Ask for their opinion on something
9 Provide feedback
10 Conversation creates connection
11 Stay engaged in the conversation
12 Be genuinely interested in the other person
13 Relax and be yourself
14 Step out of your comfort zone
15 Be genuine
16 Develop empathy
17 Stay patient
18 Give, give, give
19 Pay attention to emotions
20 Know yourself
21 Be comfortable
22 Dont mind the silences
23 Dont be distracted
24 Speak slowly
25 Explain in detail how busy you are
26 Read
27 Encourage turn-taking
28 Practice active listening
29 Cut to the chase
30 Take a breath
31 Embrace small talk
32 Ask how you can help
33 Never lose eye contact
34 Be brief
35 Resist the fear of missing out (fomo)
36 Check your assumptions about what it means to say no
37 Consider how to use a modified no
38 Be empathetic
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