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Improve Conversation Skills and Make Small Talk

How well do you do in conversations? Improving your conversation skills is a strong investment in your future. Every company wants employees with good communication skills and none without. Having good conversation skills means more chances at success at work and also more friends. Good communication is the "secret" to every relationship.

The key to a good conversation is to listen.
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The key to a good conversation is to listen.

A great way to get started is to join a conversation in a group. Pay attention to what people around you are saying and then respond with your opinions. You may have many interesting thoughts you want to share but you need to know when to join the conversation and when to listen. If you listen and pay close attention to what people are saying, you will feel what is important to them and not just you. For a conversation to take place you need a willingness to let others share what is important to them.

Resources to Improve Conversation Skills

Ask Good Questions to get Engaged in Conversation

Good questions are open ended and allow the other person to share their thoughts. An open ended question will draw the other person into your conversation as one question leads to another. While the other person is talking, nod your head and smile to the person to show you are interested in the conversation and are paying attention. Do not interrupt them while they talk.

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Learn to Make GOOD Small Talk

Small talk is just a conversation that is light and informal. Learning to be good at small talk can help you get a job, impress your boss, and make more friends. Here are a few tips to help you improve your small talk skills.

To master the art of small talk, read books on the subject of small talk.

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EffectiveCommunicationAdvice Apr 23, 2012 @ 12:53 pm | delete

People underestimate the importance of "small talk". It can actually help bridge conversations in awkward situations like if you run into the CEO in the elevator!

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agent009 Nov 28, 2011 @ 8:05 pm | delete

Small talk can be so nerve wrecking for me. I'm always anxious about what to say next so I normally just clam up.

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Rick Clemmons Oct 25, 2011 @ 2:33 pm | delete

These are great ideas and a very well laid out lens. Don't do this:
http://weestro.hubpages.com/hub/Random-Thoughts-Things-I-think-about-while-youre-talking-to-me

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Ultimatch.biz Oct 24, 2011 @ 2:21 pm | delete

When improving your communication skills, eye to eye contact is also important and making your voice clear and loud as much as possible. So, when you ask a date with your special someone, she can't refuse. :D

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lbrummer Jul 21, 2011 @ 4:59 pm | delete

Very important and timely information. I like the idea of always starting a conversation with a positive statement. I invite you to check out my lens also.
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