Four tips on how to make your conversations better #communicationskills #Conversation 

If you want to be the person that everyone loves to talk to and where everyone thinks that their conversation with you is the highlight of their day, do these four things and make every conversation unforgettable.

Number one, be fascinated with them instead of trying to be fascinating yourself. Make it out like they are the most interesting person that you've ever spoken to. Put your phone down. Hold eye contact. Be interested in what they're saying. And when you're interested and listening to what they're talking about, you can organically find things to ask them questions about.

Number two, break the script. We all get trapped in robotic small talk, but if they say something like, "Boy, I really love Chicago." Say something like, "Well, what's your go-to pizza place?" Or, "What's your best coffee place?" Try to bring up things that are not robotic or cliche and make the conversation playful and interesting. That really breaks the barriers and drops the walls for greater conversation.

Number three, embrace the pause. So, you don't have to fill every silence with words. When you pause, it encourages them to keep talking, but it also shows that you're interested in thinking about what you want to say. Remember, confidence lives in silence. And if you can be comfortable in that, that is great for conversation.

Number four, have a bit of a spine. So don't be afraid to disagree respectfully with someone. You don't have to always agree. You say something like, "Actually, I see it a little bit differently. It makes you stand out." And more than just nodding along, that allows a greater depth in your conversation. As long as you keep your ego out of it, they will remember that conversation.

Remember, conversation isn't a performance. It is a presence. It's about connecting with someone else. So, do these four things and people won't just like talking to you, they will long for it. I hope this helps. Save this video for when you need it. Maybe share it with a friend who doesn't know how to have a great conversation. And follow for more.