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Ep 02: No Nonsense Networking

The Business English Podcast

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Playing in the Common Ground

Posing questions that directly relate to something you have in common is perhaps the best way to get a conversation moving and in the right direction. Common ground can be a very dynamic concept and specific to a particular situation or group of people. Don't assume you will have the same common ground with everybody, so be prepared to pose the right generic or general questions to start with. Do refer to events and observations taking place at that very moment in your shared environment. And finally, do look for opportunities in your audience's answer to help reveal common ground between you that will help you to keep building that relationship.

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