The art of conversation takes some knowledge, practice and patience. Make a good first impression. Smile, it costs nothing to smile.
Listening is the most important part of any conversation. Pay attention to what is being said. Make the other person talk more, you will get appreciation as a good conversationalist.
Find out what the other person is interested in. Give him compliments but must be sincere. Compliments start a great conversation. Ask questions and be polite. Give space between questions and encourage him to tell, do not make them feel like you are interrogating them.
Introduce yourself, shake hands forget about yourselves and focus on them. Ask questions from what you have heard or you can phrase back what they have said in your words. This will give them opportunity to clarify you if you have any doubts.
Always consider your response before disagreeing. If a point is not important, ignore it rather than start arguing on it. If the point is important, disagree politely. Different people have different opinions; it is this difference that makes conversation more interesting. Do not agree to what ever is said, but tell them politely.
Always end the conversation on a positive note. Know when the conversation is over and tell them you cannot wait to talk to them next time.
Listening is the most important part of any conversation. Pay attention to what is being said. Make the other person talk more, you will get appreciation as a good conversationalist.
Find out what the other person is interested in. Give him compliments but must be sincere. Compliments start a great conversation. Ask questions and be polite. Give space between questions and encourage him to tell, do not make them feel like you are interrogating them.
Introduce yourself, shake hands forget about yourselves and focus on them. Ask questions from what you have heard or you can phrase back what they have said in your words. This will give them opportunity to clarify you if you have any doubts.
Always consider your response before disagreeing. If a point is not important, ignore it rather than start arguing on it. If the point is important, disagree politely. Different people have different opinions; it is this difference that makes conversation more interesting. Do not agree to what ever is said, but tell them politely.
Always end the conversation on a positive note. Know when the conversation is over and tell them you cannot wait to talk to them next time.
