The art of maintaining an interesting conversation for beginners

The ability to communicate and maintain an interesting conversation opens up many opportunities for us: find a good job, get to know a person better and make friends with him, start a relationship. In general, this skill is only good for us.



If you find it difficult to conduct small conversations and you feel uncomfortable, read a few tips on how to take control of the situation. Thanks to these techniques, you will be more confident and can become an interlocutor who is interesting to listen to.



  1. Ask questions.
    For example, you met someone at an event. Ask him what brought him here, how he found out, and so on. Interesting questions to talk about You can think of it in advance. During the conversation, find some detail in the interlocutor’s story, wait a few minutes and ask him to return to this detail. So you will give the impression of an attentive and enthusiastic person.



  2. Compliments.
    Psychologists say that we try to prolong a conversation with someone we like. Compliments are appropriate in both men’s and women’s company.



  3. Ask for advice.
    If you do not know how to start a conversation, ask for opinions and advice on the issue that concerns you. For example, ask for advice on a good movie or delicious wine.



  4. Tell me about yourself.
    Sometimes a list of questions for dialogue is not appropriate. Shy people should not be tormented with questions, but first tell something about themselves. So the person will relax and willingly go to contact.



  5. Use the circumstances.
    If you’re confused and don’t know how to start a conversation, look around. Whether it’s a party, concert or sports game, you can always discuss the organization of the event and friends. You won't notice how the conversation starts on its own.



  6. Common interests
    Ask them what they do in their free time. Interesting topics to talk about: collecting, reading books, watching movies, fishing, drawing and so on. Try to talk about travel, many of us dream of visiting different countries, and talk about travel brings together.



  7. Reception of an active listener
    If the topic for the conversation is found and the interlocutor is passionate about something, you can just listen. Often people try to interrupt the interlocutor, carried away by the conversation, and there are not so many grateful listeners. Look at the interlocutor, nod, if necessary, help find the right phrases.



  8. Call the interviewer by name.
    A psychological technique that helps to arrange the interlocutor to yourself. Use your partner’s name in dialogue. There is nothing better than hearing your full name in a conversation.





Smile and repeat the gestures of the person you are talking to. Avoid complex terminology so that conversations don’t get stumped by misunderstandings. Pay attention to the fact that I better pronounce the pronoun as little as possible.

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