How I manage to start conversation with anyone

some people just have that magic touch when it comes to talking to anyone like they walk into a room and instantly make friends while you're stuck on the sidelines feeling invisible feeling a little Tongue Tied when it comes to talking to new people trust me we've all been there parties networking events even that awkward elevator ride with your boss social situations can feel like a mindfield but guess what talking to anyone anywhere can actually be super easy no more sweaty calms or awkward silences today I'm going to share my five-step formula for turning you into a social butterfly step one be approachable this might seem like a small thing but hear this a smile is the universal language of friendliness that's right a genuine smile is your superpower to appear approachable think of it like a neon sign that says hey there I'm open to chatting now ditch the crossed arms and the furrowed brow slump shoulders and glue food to your phone posture screen do not disturb instead Stand Tall with open arms make eye contact warm and friendly not creepy stalker and offer a genuine smile remember a smile is contagious it instantly puts people at ease and makes you seem more approachable rest in bit face might be trending online but it's not exactly conversation friendly step two find common ground this is your secret weapon for spark and natural conversation look around you for inspiration the event itself the clothes someone's wearing anything that can trigger a connection you're at a Cod and Conference and see someone sporting a cool Tex t-shirt strike up a conversation by saying hey that's a cool shirt what programming language are you most passionate about or at a coffee shop you notice someone reading a book you love use that as an opening line wow I haven't seen that book in years what did you think of the ending conversation is more than inference it is Discovery finding common ground allows you to discover shared interests and instantly creates a sense of connection remember even seemingly generic topics like the weather or the event itself can be great conversation starters step three ask open-ended questions don't just walk up and say that puts all the pressure on the other person to carry the conversation instead ask questions that encourage them to talk more than just yes or no the difference between a good conversation and a bad conversation is the quality of the questions at if you are at event instead of asking do you like this event try what brings you here today or what are you most excited about at this conference these types of questions show you're genuinely interested in getting to know them and keep the conversation flowing naturally step four be an active listener this might seem like a passive skill but it's crucial for building raport and keeping conversations engaging being an active listener means truly paying attention to what the other person is saying not just waiting for your turn to talk here's the trick give them your full attention put away your phone make eye contact and lean in slightly to show you're engaged show verbal and non-verbal cues that you're engaged nodding saying things like or interesting and asking clarifying questions all demonstrate your actively following along respond thoughtfully not just reacting don't flirt out the first thing that pops into your head take a moment to process what they said and respond in a way that shows you understand their point step five keep it positive nobody wants to be stuck in a conversation about traffic jams or the latest celebrity gossip drama focus on positive topics share a funny anote or complement their outfit positivity is a multiplier it multiplies the good in everything positive energy is contagious and makes a conversation more enjoyable for Everyone by keeping the conversation positive you'll leave a lasting good impression and make people want to talk to you again remember everyone is just as nervous as you are so take a deep breath put yourself out there and use these steps to spark up conversations with anyone anywhere leave a comment below telling us your biggest social anxiety Challenge and let's conquer it together don't forget to like And subscribe for more awesome content on communication skills building confidence and basically becoming the most social version of yourself let's go chat some people up

Channel: SUCCESS DRIVEN

Views: 916

Keywords:

Id: CRpXIys0Gzk

Length: 4min 44sec (284 seconds)

Published: Mon May 06 2024