Many uncomfortable situations arise in the life of a modern person. One of them is being alone with a stranger. There are things to do when talking to a stranger, but there are some things to avoid.
What to do when talking to a stranger
Smile. It is not difficult for you to do this, and it will become much easier for the interlocutor. He will understand that you have no dislike towards him, and you are ready to keep the conversation going.
Take the initiative. Be the first to start the conversation, this will help set up the other person positively towards you.
The most favorable topic for conversation will be the interlocutor himself. After all, many people love to talk about themselves. Ask the person what he likes and what he does in his free time.
Avoid questions that can be answered yes or no. Build the questions so that you need to give a detailed answer to them.
Listen carefully to the person while looking into their eyes. Then the other person will answer you the same, and both of you will enjoy the conversation.
Talk about what's relevant at the moment. Discuss the weather, current news. Talk about mutual acquaintances, if any.
If the conversation is not going well at all, talk about what you like and ask the other person's opinion about it.
Use a sense of humor. Tell a funny story or appreciate the other person's joke. Such things always bring people closer together.
Be natural. Do not pretend to be who you are not - this will alienate the interlocutor from you.
Things to Avoid When Talking to a Stranger
Try to wave your arms less: this interferes with conversation with any person.
Exclude words-parasites from speech. For example, a drawn-out "Uh-uh" after each word leaves an unpleasant impression on your interlocutor.
Don't interrupt the person. If you disagree, still listen to it to the end, and then express your opinion. And if the interlocutor interrupted you, then you shouldn't reprimand him.
Do not interrogate the interlocutor. Of course, you can ask him a few questions about his personality, but it is not worth asking in detail. If a person wants, he will tell you everything himself.
Do not correct. If you notice that the interlocutor made any speech error, show your good manners without correcting him.
If you started talking, for example, about your work, then you should not load your speech with any professional terms that are incomprehensible to the interlocutor.
Do not insert into the conversation a huge number of quotes in a foreign language, which the interlocutor does not speak.
Following these simple tips, everyone can find a common language with absolutely anyone.
