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Conversation Skills

This document provides tips for improving conversation skills. It discusses the importance of developing strong conversation skills for building relationships and appearing charismatic. Some key tips include listening actively to others, paying attention to nonverbal cues like body language and eye contact, having empathy by seeing others' perspectives, paying attention to details to show interest, offering interesting insights, and speaking slowly to appear collected. Strong conversation skills are important for effective communication and connecting with others.

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Conversation Skills

This document provides tips for improving conversation skills. It discusses the importance of developing strong conversation skills for building relationships and appearing charismatic. Some key tips include listening actively to others, paying attention to nonverbal cues like body language and eye contact, having empathy by seeing others' perspectives, paying attention to details to show interest, offering interesting insights, and speaking slowly to appear collected. Strong conversation skills are important for effective communication and connecting with others.

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Conversation

Skills
TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR
CONVERSATION
Introduction
Conversation skills refer to a collective
group of skills needed to communicate
effectively with another person. They
allow you to understand and be
understood by others. More than that,
though, conversation skills allow you to
connect with people and build strong
relationships. People who are strong
conversationalists appeared smooth and
charismatic when they talk and others
are often drawn to this behaviour.

Understanding the importance of developing conversational skills


for the workplace, here are some tips for improving your own
skills.
1. Listen actively to others

Listening shows that we are interested in the other person and what they
have to say. Listening is as vital as speaking since a conversation should
consist of sharing information. Practice active listening by paying
attention, asking clarifying questions and repeating the message back to
the speaker.
2. Look for nonverbal signals

Nonverbal communication is just as important as the words the person


chooses. One example is body language. Make eye contact with the
other person. Nod your head yes or shake your head no. Lean forward
slightly to hear them better. It is important that the message you are
sending is consistent, both verbally and nonverbally.
3. Hold eye contact

While most people only hold eye contact approximately two-thirds of


the time or less, maintaining eye contact conveys confidence and
interest in what is being said. Practice attempting to hold the eye contact
of the person with whom you’re speaking. Confidence emphasizes your
message. Stand up straight. Use a level tone. Make eye contact. Know
what you want and believe you can get it. Give the impression that you
will follow through with what you are saying. This is where active
listening can come in handy, as can empathy.
4. Have empathy

Put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Try to see their point of view.
Statements such as “I understand where you’re coming from” can help
build trust. Respect the other person, even when you disagree. Be polite
and professional. People may forget what you say, but they will not
forget how you made them feel. Be empathetic. Show them by your
words and actions that they matter.
5. Pay attention to details

People with strong conversation skills take notice of details that the
average person might not notice and bring attention to those details
during the conversation. For example, you may notice that the person
you’re speaking with has a slight accent or is wearing an interesting
ring. These are small details you could bring into your conversation to
show the other party that they have your undivided attention. Offer
compliments related to these small details.
6. Offer interesting insights
People with good conversation skills can frequently tell you things you
didn’t know and find interesting. Listen to podcasts. Read books and
industry magazines. Learn what you can about your industry so that
when you are in a situation where you’re discussing your organization,
you will offer in-depth knowledge on the industry and any new trends.
7. Talk slowly

People who are good conversationalists often act as though they have an
abundance of time and as though there is no place else they would
rather be. They take their time when they speak and often reflect on
what they will say before they speak. This makes them appear centered
and collected. Model this method of speaking to come off the same way.

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