How to Make any conversation fun
5 habits that instantly make conversation more fun and help you connect with anyone
1. Set a playful tone early in the interaction
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People want to have fun, funny conversation they just aren’t sure how
So if you can seemlessly make the conversation playful , they will love you for it
So if you can seemlessly make the conversation playful , they will love you for it
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If you don’t do this naturally it can be helpful to have a mental cue for it
You can answer with a joke when someone asks you a question
You can answer with a joke when someone asks you a question
Its good to be playful, but you don’t want to do this all the time or people will think you’re avoiding thier questions
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2. Give genuine friendly compliment
If you’re worried that a compliment will feel awkward you can follow it up with a joke to diffuse the tension
If you’re worried that a compliment will feel awkward you can follow it up with a joke to diffuse the tension
Make sure to not make compliments to sexual or something you don’t mean
Especially with people of high status who hear compliments all the time,
Especially with people of high status who hear compliments all the time,
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you'll want to transition off of it fairly quickly.
It can get boring and predictable if all you do is compliment someone, so mix it with funny teasing to make it more fun
It can get boring and predictable if all you do is compliment someone, so mix it with funny teasing to make it more fun
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3.what can you do, if you want to connect more deeply with people
Share you imperfections ( without shame )
Share you imperfections ( without shame )
People like you more when you share your imperfections, because it makes them feel more comfortable with their own.
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It shows confidence that you're willing to share something most people would try to hide.
Even if someone doesn't feel the same way,
they'll respect your honesty and your confidence in sharing.
they'll respect your honesty and your confidence in sharing.
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4. You can also make people love talking to you by asking good questions that set them up well.
Ask open ended questions
Ask open ended questions
Questions with one word answers can make it difficult for the other person to contribute.
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Open-ended questions naturally lead the other person to share more.
You can use why while asking questions
You can use why while asking questions
Because It gets the other person talking about what motivates them and what they value.
The best open-ended questions are questions the person will be excited to answer.
The best open-ended questions are questions the person will be excited to answer.
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5. be a likeable listener
The mirror method
Mirror them by repeating their words.
The mirror method
Mirror them by repeating their words.
Mirroring someone shows them that you're tuned-in and interested in what they're saying. It makes them feel heard.
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Repeating back the sentiment they're sharing works just as well at building a connection.
Laugh generously
Laugh generously
This is tough because you can't fake it or it will make people dislike you
The best thing you can do is try to find people you genuinely enjoy being around, who energize you rather than drain you.
The best thing you can do is try to find people you genuinely enjoy being around, who energize you rather than drain you.
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Focus on making conversation fun for yourself
Talk about things you enjoy, make jokes that you find funny, and let that filter people in or out of your life.
Talk about things you enjoy, make jokes that you find funny, and let that filter people in or out of your life.
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