Comments on: Back to Basics

By: Tony @ mma gear

Tony @ mma gear — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:08:15 +0000

You are absolutely correct, “people want someone to listen”. I used to worry about conversation topics but really its all about listening to the other person and responding accordingly. The conversation becomes more natural this way and I am more relaxed, that it actually becomes enjoyable to REALLY listen and ask questions for more effective communication. Thanks for this article, definitely some good insight here.
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By: tamaloo

tamaloo — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:06:57 +0000

life is the name of to live in the pains of others……..with my sweet chocolate emotions….TAMALOO……….

By: Trishy

Trishy — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:33:04 +0000

I always think “Oh I’d love to talk to that guy over there…” But how?
It’s hard to just approach someone with “hi I’m so-and-so, and you are….?”
I would suggest get close to the person, and wait for something funny to happen, and turn and say something about it, as if you would someone in back of you in line, or next to you in a game or concert.
Or comment on a necklace, article of clothing, etc. to get a conversation going.
Moving closer to the person and then talking after standing there for a little bit takes the edge off and makes it less uncomfortable for both parties.