Some people are naturally endowed with the ability to find a common language with others, to attract attention. Others are less fortunate, and in order to win over people and sympathy, they need to develop communication skills.
Instructions
Step 1
Watch your appearance. Neat clothes and shoes, neatly styled hair, and the absence of a strong smell will create the first favorable impression of you.
Step 2
Start any conversation with a friendly smile. Sincere joy, an open gaze and a friendly expression on your face inspire confidence, set you up for a positive attitude towards you.
Step 3
Talk to the person by name. Be sure to remember the names of your interlocutors correctly when you first meet them.
Step 4
Take an interest in the other person's affairs and interests. Ask the interlocutor questions about his hobbies, rest, pleasant stories from life, if appropriate. Try to be sincere and considerate of words. Memorize the main points of the conversation, the facts of the biography, so that the next time you do not come back to the same question again. However, at the next meeting, if possible, refer to some circumstances from the previous conversation. Let the person know that you like him and that communication with him is very important to you. Instill that you value and accept any of his opinions.
Step 5
Become a good motivated listener. Encourage the other person to talk about themselves. Don't interrupt the story. Periodically, with facial expressions and gestures, express your enthusiasm for his monologue. Ask leading questions along the way. Give the person the opportunity to speak up.
Step 6
Bring up topics of conversation that are interesting to the person you are seeking to gain. Usually people who are passionate about some business are happy to share information about it. They will be pleased if someone appreciates their merits, hears about their achievements. And in this case, as a listener, you will look like a pleasant person with whom you will want to continue further communication.
