All Ears English Podcast AEE: How to Relate But Not Dominate in English Conversations
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Sep 20, 2025 Discover how to enhance connections in conversations without dominating them. The hosts discuss the pitfalls of oversharing and share a step-by-step framework for meaningful dialogue. Learn practical phrases to express empathy, and hear engaging role-play examples that illustrate the art of listening and responding. This episode is packed with tips for building rapport while keeping conversations balanced.
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Share Briefly, Then Return Focus
- Briefly share your own similar experience to show empathy without taking over the conversation.
- Keep your comment short and return focus to the other person immediately.
Reprimand, Rock Bottom, And A Vacation Reset
- Michelle described feeling like she "hit rock bottom" after being reprimanded at work.
- Lindsay briefly shared her own vacation reset as a relatable recovery example.
Use A Sprinkle, Not A Monologue
- Sprinkle a short, relevant detail from your story rather than a full monologue.
- Avoid extra details that shift the story to you.