How to improve your conversation skills
Do you like to meet new people? Do you like to talk, or are you shy? Whatever your answers are, this guide can help you improve your conversation skills.
To begin with, say something about the weather or the place you're in. Talk about the weekend - we all have something to say about weekends!
Know about events in the news. Read restaurant and movie reviews. Find out about the popular music scene or what's new in fashion or sports.
Keep eye contact and say, "Yes," "Hmm," "Uh-huh," "Right," and "I know." And say, "Really?" "That's interesting." It encourages people to talk.
Ask questions like "What do you do in your free time?" or "What kind of food do you like?" Use follow-up questions to keep the conversation going.
Responses like "I have no comment" and "I don't know." can sound rude. And if you don't want to answer a personal question, simply say, "Oh, I'm not sure I can answer that," or "I'd rather not say."
A. Ask information questions. B. Be polite. C. Smile. D. Be a good listener. E. Make the conversation interesting. F. Have some topics ready to start a conversation. |
