Engage in meaningful conversations by asking more questions than you answer. People feel inspired and listened to when they have something to talk about. The key is to maintain a 2:1 ratio of asking questions to answering. Questions are like a guide in a conversation, leading to new topics and enriching the interaction. Balancing talking and listening intentionally is crucial for successful communication.
Conversations seem like they should be the easiest thing in the world, but we all know that sometimes that is not the case! Mental distractions, running out of things to talk about, feeling a bit off, all some of the roadblocks we face. In today's episode we break down FIVE tips to have better conversations:
- The 2:1 question ratio
- The fast friends protocol
- Story topping and bright siding
- The 5 minute urge
- The liking gap
Listen now for more so we can all be having better conversations in whatever area of life!
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