Twenty or thirty years ago, kids ran out into the yard, played and talked with the guys all day. Recently, due to mobile phones, humanity forgets how to communicate live.
People are dull in conversation and not interested in the topic. How to be an interesting conversationalist? How to make the conversation more entertaining? These and other questions will be answered in this article.
A person subconsciously looks for an interlocutor similar to himself. Then what's so hard about that? To be interesting for the interlocutor - copy his manner of communication, gestures, intonation, facial expressions. Maybe he has "his" words? Check it out. Find out what topics you like to talk about (and don't forget your interests). Well, reading this is one thing, and practicing is another. Some people cannot find similar interests, or do not know the topic one hundred percent. To avoid such awkward situations, here are 8 tips.
1. The interlocutor's circle of interests consists of specific things. So find out about them. Maybe he has a piece of jewelry on his neck? Is it a hippie badge? Here is a topic for conversation. Pay attention to clothes, you can find out something about the interlocutor. And remember that the person also has topics that do not interest them.
2. Listen carefully to the interlocutor's speech to determine his interests. If the conversation has not yet taken place, just ask the person about their preferences, people love to talk about themselves.
3. Listening to the speech, try to determine the character of the interlocutor. By doing this, you can avoid further conflicts.
4. Everyone has their flaws, but this does not mean that you need to hide them. Show your openness and trust in the other person. Tell your interlocutor about the shortcomings with humor, with a joke. But don't start with the flaws, it's better to start with your positive traits. This will help build your positive profile.
5. He loves to express opinions about other people. It is important for the interlocutor who you communicate with. Tell him about your friends. Do you have mutual friends or acquaintances? It will only improve your relationship.
6. A well-chosen meeting place is the key to success. If the interlocutor is here for the first time, you can tell him about this place, and this is already an interesting topic for conversation.
7. Everyone lives in their own way, everyone has views of the world. Ask your interlocutor about them. How does he value personal freedom? What does he believe in? What is the main thing for him in life?
8. Perhaps you are good at supporting or solving problems? Ask your interlocutor if he needs help? Surely he has some difficulty. Every person should have theoretical knowledge. But the main thing is more practice!