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BEP 401 – Socializing at Work 2: Deepening the Conversation
Sep 24, 2023
Learn how to deepen conversations with colleagues, make location-based comments, ask number-based questions, find similarities, and politely disagree. Engage in conversations about work backgrounds, personal lives, healthcare, and work experience. Explore topics like hiring decisions, HR policies, and building connections at work.
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- Initial conversations with colleagues focus on making connections and keeping comments short and light.
- To deepen conversations with colleagues, comment on the location, ask number-based questions, find similarities, and express polite disagreement.
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Building Deeper Conversations with Colleagues
When meeting colleagues for the first time, initial conversations are light and focused on making connections. Once the connection is established, deeper conversations can be built by making comments about the location and asking number-based questions. Turning the conversation back to the other person and finding similarities helps in building rapport. It's important to disagree politely by expressing different perspectives while maintaining a light and enjoyable atmosphere.
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