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8 Ways to Be a Better Conversationalist
With all the advice on holding better conversations and navigating challenging topics, even small talk, it amazes me how many people are still terrible at balancing a conversation without making everything about themselves.
There’s nothing like a good conversation.
When you’re talking with other people, you can often get inspired while opening your mind to new ideas and opportunities. Communicating with others is how we connect with others and broaden our area of expertise. While there are many benefits of being a good conversationalist, not everyone knows the critical ingredients for making a great conversationalist.
“Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero.
It’s essential to include these ingredients in every conversation because there is nothing worse than shallow, one-sided conversations that lack intellectual substance and reek of narcissism and self-obsession.
Critical Ingredients for a Good Conversation
- Empathy
- Curiosity
- Positivity
- Confidence
Have you ever stopped in the middle of a conversation and wondered, “Am I talking too much about myself? Should I change the topic?”…
