Improving Your Conversation Skills

How well do you do in conversations? How would you rate yourself as a conversationalist?
A chat is different from a conversation in such a way that a conversation is much more meaningful and effective in terms of communication Being a great conversationalist is a kind of power. To have people glued to the conversation you’re holding means you are a person who is very interesting to talk to. And that is special because most people just talk without really saying anything of essence.

The most important factor in a conversation is being able to listen attentively. No doubt you have a lot of interesting points you want to make and stories you want to share but know when to butt in and when to hold back. A good conversationalist is not only about you having interesting things to say but also your willingness to let others talk when they’re sharing something important to them.

Delve. A good conversation is a deep and profound exchange of insights so don’t hesitate to ask questions to make the answers more meaningful. Asking is also a good way to let the other person feel that you’re really interested in what they have to say.

Avoid non-verbal rudeness. Control your yawns. Sometimes we let go of our yawning impulse, giving the excuse that it’s not the conversation that’s boring you but it’s the fact that you haven’t had enough sleep the other night. If you find yourself becoming rather sleepy, excuse yourself from the conversation instead of explicitly showing your boredom.

Other impolite conversation actions include increasing the gap between the other person and you, looking away when they’re talking to you — eye contact makes the connection stronger, or disagreeing with the other person’s opinions in a very rude manner and language.