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Post by Adona Mara on Jan 31, 2007 23:35:52 GMT -5
Originally posted by Jinsei
1. Stand up straight, look them in the eye, and smile. A warm, confident greeting communicates acceptance and responsibility.
2. Respond with confidence - Don't Mutter. When we meet a person who has the confidence to speak to us clearly with sparkling eyes and a warm grin, we immediately connect with them.
3. Learn people's names and use their names properly. Learning to use people's names with respect and courtesy is fundamental to basic conversation.
4. Develop a general knowledge base. Versatility in conversation is invaluable. With a general understanding of politics, entertainment, sports, and religion, you'll be amazed at the depth of conversation and friendships that will emerge.
5. Focus on the other person. Many people fail at conversation simply because they are too interested in fronting their own point of view. They don't want to talk someone - they want to talk at someone.
By Ted Haggard and John Bolin, condenses from "Confident Parents, Exceptional Teens"
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