2007-03-14 17:00:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Take the time to listen to people who are in good conversations. See what kind of questions they ask. I always find that a good question is one that gets the other person talking. It should be a question that cannot have a yes or no answer. One I like to use is: Did you grow up here? While it can be a yes or no answer, I have never had anyone not continue with where they went to school or what brought them to where they are now. You can continue by asking if they have any brothers or sisters. Read about current events so you can intelligently answer in conversations. Also.....and remember this one....never discuss politics or religion. It is something grandmothers tell us and they are right. You will find yourself in heated discussions. If someone brings up either, politely change the subject or simply state that you don't discuss either and smile. Also, remember to be genuine, don't ask personal questions, have good eye contact and speak clearly. And smile. People enjoy being around others that are happy and fun loving.
2007-03-14 18:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice makes perfect. I think the more that you are out there having conversations, the better you get at having them. I have always read that listening makes a good conversationalist, but you have to have input too!
From years of studying people who everyone seems to enjoy having a good conversation with, I have discovered that people enjoy talking with someone who is clean, confident, worldly, compassionate, intelligent, and never condescending.
2007-03-14 17:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by ☼Pleasant☼ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read a lot about many different things. Read some women's magazines (Redbook is good); you wouldn't believe the good info in them. Plus you can better connect with women when you know about their concerns. Subscribe to Time magazine so you'd be knowledgeable about current events.
As you age you'll gain more knowledge as well.
Be a curious person & look up on the internet anything that interests you.
2007-03-14 20:10:50 · answer #3 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you meet up with someone, think about a few things that you could bring up in case there is a moment when you need something new to talk about.
2007-03-14 17:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By acquring knowledge,being confident and genuinely liking people after knowing their interests.Learn to be a good listener also.
2007-03-14 17:13:19 · answer #5 · answered by love all 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask people about themselves, and listen.
Don't "drive" a conversation. Say a few sentences, then elicit a response.
2007-03-14 17:08:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to someone!
2007-03-14 17:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by snapdragon747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋