ACE YOUR CONVERSATIONS - 2
ü If you are shy or self-conscious, the best cure is to approach anyone standing alone or someone who has been looking as though they’d like to talk with you but are to reserved to do so. The person you’re talking to is probably just as shy as you are.Most of us are..Try not to spend long periods of time with one person,however, even if it is more comfortable for you. Social and business gatherings are not desgined for two people to hole up in a corner and ignore everyone else. Mingling is expected of everyone.
ü Avoid talking while you are eating or drinking.
ü Unless you are in a business discussion, avoid jargon, multisyllabic words, and slang
ü Don’t worry about showing ignorance of a topic or saying ‘ I don’t know,’ ‘No, i am not familiar with that,’. Everyone is ignorant, just on different subjects. You undoubtedly know things the other person doesn’t. But a conversation isn’t a competition, You’re not in jeopardy. You will be liked for saying straight out that you don’t know, and then asking the other person to tell you about it
ü Try to establish a feeling that you’re on the same wavelength. We tend to feel warm towards people who agree with us. You needn’t betray your own principles, but if u fish cleverly enough, you’ll pull up something you both find edible.
· When appropriate, sprinkle your conversation with brief expression of kinship:
· ‘I’m like that too’;
· ‘I’ve always thought that’;
· ’I agree completely’;
· ‘ I share your enthusiasm’;
· ‘That’s exactly what I think
Remember that saying ‘I’m just like you!’ is far more flattering than saying ‘You’re just like me!’
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