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Learn how to start good conversation anywhere, every time—even if you're shy. Are you tired of small talk and boring conversation starters? Do you have a lot of acquaintances—or even long-time friends—you barely know? Everybody is interesting when you know how to unlock their stories. Discover how.
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Start a good conversation and keep it going. Tips, articles, and good conversation topics to boost your conversation IQ. I love wordplay, jokes, and humor, so there's some of that, too.
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Useful information on how to start a conversation and break the ice (without feeling broken yourself). Discover the many uses of conversation questions, including how to stop a boring monolog and get in the conversation game and how to turn small talk into meaningful conversation.
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Here's practical advice for meeting women (or men). You're waiting for an elevator or you're squeezin' the Charmin at the market when you spot someone intriguing. These three tips guarantee that you'll always know how to start a conversation. Better yet, you'll always have something relevant and attention-getting to say.
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So-called experts say that these are things NOT to do on a date. Nuts to them. Set the tone of the relationship right from the start. Being yourself is the key to happiness.
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The clock is ticking. You have 7 seconds to make a good first impression. You check the mirror to make sure you look your best. You breathe into your cupped palms and pass the sniff test. You go to your event, where you make friendly eye contact and smile. So far, so good. Don't blow that good first impression when you open your mouth to start a conversation with women...or men. Avoid these 3 conversation starter clichés like the plague. At the end of this article you'll find out how to sustain a good first impression.
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When can you say, “Haven’t we met before?” without sounding like a cliché? There is a way to turn this ancient ice breaker into a good conversation starter without sounding common as dirt, dry as dust, and strictly for the birds. Or worse, like a failed pick-up artist. Discover how to turn an old line into a good impression.
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Have you ever wanted to change the subject and talk about something more interesting or relevant? You can. You don't have to be at the mercy of a bore or windbag. And when your date or interviewer asks questions you don't want to answer, you can deftly change the subject and talk about something else. Media trainers have a name for this conversation technique: bridging. I learned this handy switcheroo tool from an unlikely source, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
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You've just met this person at the office, and 2 minutes into the conversation, oops! Her name flies out the window of your memory. The same thing happens when you're talking to your neighbor. Welcome to the club. What are you going to do now?
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First dates are hard enough without having to make conversation, too. What are you going to talk about? Drivers who cut you off in traffic? Long lines at airport security? (Yawn.) You might as well get a forehead tattoo that says BORING WHINER. On the other hand, if you can start your first-date conversation with a story about an impatient traveler who convinced 43 people to let him or her cut in line, then you're out of boring territory and into the land of intrigue. Especially if you were that traveler. If you're not, then avoid these 9 horrible, awful first-date conversation topics.
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News media are endless sources of questions for conversation. An example is Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps's bong episode. FYI: if you've been out of the country, Michael was photographed at a party sucking a marijuana bong. He was caught smokey-handed by an acquaintance who sold the photo to the media. It was just a cell-phone picture, but oh, the repercussions! The story circled the world faster than Michael could race across the pool.
You can tell a lot about people by the way they respond to news stories. Use Michael's dilemma as a springboard to help you get to know someone better. Below are several questions you can use to start conversation and keep it going.
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People love hearing about themselves. (I do, don't you?) We'll put up with having our hands held, our faces studied, our body language observed. We'll put up with intense scrutiny just to hear someone tell us their impressions of us. Those who do it well, humorously or entertainingly, get our undivided attention. They successfully break the ice.
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Avoid these 3 ways to kill good conversation: 1. Obsess about getting the details right. 2. Be a know-it-all. 3. Talk about someone your talk buddy hasn't heard of.
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In the blink of an ear, a conversation starter can turn into a conversation stopper. Before you speak, especially in a public forum, consider your audience. Who are they? What are they like? How do they talk? In other words, be considerate of your audience. Like Mary Poppins’s spoonful of sugar, your humor should help your message go down.
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If you want romance, connection and closeness on this most romantic of days, listen up! Valentine's Day is the most important date day of the year. And that's not just Hallmark speaking. Your sweetie believes it, too. You want to score points and stay out of the penalty box. So play hard and fair, and stay away from the 5 big mistakes. They include 1) not planning until the last minute, 2) choosing a gift that sends the wrong message, 3) buying the wrong clothing size, and 4) blowing the chance for true intimacy.
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Here are 6 more mistakes that will land you in the Valentine's Day dog house. They include 1) assuming a romantic Valentine’s Day is all about sex and 2) forgetting the principle that even meatloaf seems special in candlelight. Discover how to squeeze more romance out of your Valentine's Day date.
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Romantic Valentine’s Day date ideas don’t have to bust your budget. Here’s a recipe for cooking up a memorable occasion with a few simple and cheap ingredients. Dazzle your sweetie with a feast of sensory delights. The most important one—good conversation—is free.
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Nobody likes to talk to a whiny, crabby person. But sometimes you gotta. Maybe you feel obligated. Maybe she’s your mother or your monster-in-law. Chin up! You can dump that urge to smash the phone to smithereens. A handful of conversation topics can turn a whine-fest into a winning conversation, one you both can enjoy.
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"What’s your sign?" had its heyday in the 60's when the musical Hair turned everyone's attention to the Age of Aquarius. It's trite, that's true. With one exception though: If you're slightly knowledgeable about astrology, these 3 words could prove to be a good conversation starter for you.
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How do you build confidence?
How do you meet and get to know people who share your interests?
How do you get to schmooze with folks you wouldn't otherwise meet, including celebrities?
When your spirits are lower than a bullfrog's belly in a well, what will lift you up?
What one simple step will give you a purpose, a reason to be on the planet?
What miracle could do all this? For free?
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Reasons are excuses in fancy clothing. And they're BORING.
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Want to kick-start an attraction or spice up your relationship? Take a hike! A steep one!
Why? Because "Adrenaline makes the heart grow fonder."
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Everyone forgets what they were saying sometime. Here is a presentation tip that skilled speakers use, plus a unique face-saver that worked for Cathrine Ann.
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Comment on something around you. If you can, add something personal to take a conversation
from a superficial level to a deeper one. Here are some examples:
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Did you know that starting a conversation with a stranger is good for your brain? 6 tips to get you started. Here's #1:
Compliment someone, then ask a follow-up question.
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As Mark Twain said, "Never use a fifty-cent word when a ten-cent word will do." Bigger words aren't better. I'm not advocating--sorry, in favor of--expanding your vocabulary unless you're studying for tests. Big words and long sentences can get in the way of your
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Something's bugging you, and you gotta deal with it. Here's the rub: there are ways to unburden yourself and then there are effective ways to bring about the change you want.
Researcher Dr. John Gottman learned to predict the outcome of married couples' difficult conversations with 95% accuracy. Here's his secret:
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Ask your family and friends about their
service experiences, good and bad. Here are some conversation questions ...
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What would the mothers in your life really like for Mother's Day? Dinner at the finest restaurant? Diamonds? A new car? Bring them on! But most of all, these women want to feel that you love and care about them. Here are some tips for connecting on Mother's Day.
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This week's conversation tip is about a RUNAWAY SPEAKING STYLE.
Have you noticed how some people run their sentences together so it's hard to tell where one sentence ends and another begins?
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When is it OK to ask a woman her age?
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Recommended reading about love, romance, marriage, and sexuality.
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Who is Tracey, aka The Queen of Conversation? Find out here and take a hint: Use these conversation questions to ditch the small talk and start your own interesting conversations.
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