Conversation Ignition - Simple Conversation Starters that Get People Talking by Peter W. Murphy

Author:Peter W. Murphy [Murphy, Peter W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Self-Improvement
Published: 2012-11-11T23:00:00+00:00

For example, you could commit to memory, "His name's Bill Miller and he drives a Corolla…" then shorten it to just, "Bill's Corolla" If you really apply a bit of dedicated practice to committing details to memory, you'll find you get good at it. Again - keep practicing! The better your memory, the easier the conversation gets going, and the more likely you may be able to turn the "acquaintance" into a "friend."

Office or Work Talk

Whether you hang out around the water cooler, in the employee lounge or the cafeteria, exchanging pleasantries with coworkers is a good practice to master. This involves avoiding office gossip - all that does is eventually make you a pariah. This means even not listening when other people are "dishing the dirt" about a boss, coworker or other staff member to avoid giveing the impression that you are interested in it, and not above continuing to spread the gossip. It's much more empowering to walk away from it, or if you're comfortable doing so, try changing the subject, perhaps by saying, "Did anyone see the premier of _______________ on TV last night?" Then give a brief opinion on it. You can mention sports or other recent news, the weather - whatever you like. Even if no one takes the hint and quits gossiping, then definitely you are doing yourself and certainly the subject(s) of the gossip a huge favor. Have some integrity, and maintain your professionalism. People will remember that, too.

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