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Sure-Fire Ways to "Make" Conversation
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We aren't born knowing how to talk. Nor are we born knowing how to make conversation. It's not a science, where we can memorize rules. It's an art, where we must intuit the rules. This will help!

We aren't born knowing how to talk. Nor are we born knowing how to make conversation. It's not a science, where we can memorize rules. It's an art, where we must intuit the rules.

One good way to learn to become a good conversationalist is to study someone who is. Another is to work with a coach.

It's a combination of being present and engaged; having the non-verbals under control; being truly interested in the other people and curious about them; taking responsibility for holding up your end ("Don't sit there like a bump on a log," my Dad used to say, and a consummate conversationalist he was!); and having an interesting life yourself! After all, good conversation requires that you talk about something.

Here are some tips for the conversationally-challenged. Work with a coach if you want to become proficient.

1. You can never lose by being a good listener.

Most people would rather talk than listen, and they need an audience. All you need to do is stay with it " maintain eye contact, smile, nod occasionally, say "uh huh," "really?", "oh my goodness," "I understand exactly what you mean," and "yes, I see."

2. If you're unsure of yourself, join existing groups where conversation is already in progress.

Until you're confident about what you're doing, don't initiate the conversation. It's too much work, and you don't need to be the center of attention at this point.

3. Before you leave for the gathering, prepare yourself intellectually.

One woman I know who's an excellent conversationalist finds out what she can about the others who will be there, and then does some reading. She really works at it. For instance, if she knows another guest at the dinner party just moved from Boston, she'll get on the Internet and get herself informed.

You can also research other people's professions and hobbies. Then if you're seated on the cruise next to a woman from Seattle, you can ask her if she's got a Chihuly and sound like a pro.

4. In any social situation, asking about people's children is a sure winner.

There's nothing most people would rather talk about than their kids, unless of course there's a problem that you know of.

Not always good for business networking, but at a cocktail party or dinner party, get them started talking about their little darlings (or grand-darlings) and you'll never get a word in edgewise, which is what you want when you're a newbie conversationalist.

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