7 Ways to Make a Conversation With Anyone
by Ruth Walker
1. 1. The first word flood gates
1.1. Every stranger comes with opportunity
1.2. Just SAY IT!
1.3. Once you have said the first word, the rest flows!
1.4. Hi, Hey, Hello...
1.5. Gather enthusaism
1.6. Smile!
2. 2. Skip the small talk
2.1. Biggest challenge?
2.2. Ask a really personal question!
2.2.1. People are willing to share!
2.2.2. JUST ASK!
2.2.3. Answers are always unique/ personal
2.3. Where do you come from and where do your family live?
2.3.1. Music
2.3.2. Family
2.3.3. Life
2.3.4. Relationships!
2.4. What starts with a hello, can end in a marriage proposal!
2.4.1. Warning!
3. 3. Find the 'me-too's'
3.1. Don't kill the conversation!
3.2. Find a common interest
3.3. Powerful!
3.4. What could you have in common with a stranger?!
3.4.1. Same place, same time...
4. 4. Pay a unique compliment!
4.1. People may not remember what you said, but they remember how you made them FEEL
4.2. Give someone a UNIQUE compliment!
4.3. Stay away from "nice, cool, beautiful..."
4.4. Don't have to lie!
5. 5. Ask for an opinion
5.1. Opens up 2 way street
5.2. Real communication begins
5.3. Don't ask something difficult, or intimidating
5.4. Generic
5.5. LISTEN to the opinion
5.5.1. Listen to listen
6. 6. Be present
6.1. Stay off your phone!
6.2. LISTEN
6.3. BE in the conversation
6.4. Make eye contact
6.4.1. Where the magic happens!
7. 7. Name, place, animal, thing
7.1. Remember the details!
7.1.1. Thier Name!
7.1.2. Say it back to them
7.1.2.1. Makes them feel important !
7.1.3. Remember little details
7.1.3.1. Ask questions about them