Stress-Free Small Talk: How to Master the Art of Conversation and Take Control of Your Social Anxiety by Richard S Gallagher LMFT

Author:Richard S Gallagher LMFT [Gallagher LMFT, Richard S]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Published: 2020-08-27T16:00:00+00:00

A SIMPLE TIP FOR IMPROVING YOUR LISTENING SKILLS

There is an easy way to make people feel you are interested in them.

Psychologists call the technique “mirroring.” It involves subtly reflecting another person’s behaviors back at them. For example, this may include matching their level of eye contact, tone and volume of voice, and gestures.

Good mirroring signals to the other person that you are following their lead and are interested in what they have to say. Not surprisingly, if you do an online search about this technique, many articles about it involve one social setting where it can be particularly effective: going on a date with someone.

Like any good technique, you can take mirroring too far. No one likes having their every gesture mimicked in a way that is obvious. Psychology Today columnist Dr. Jeff Thompson pointed out that research shows that in some contexts—such as financial transactions—it can create a negative response. However, in most social settings, a little subtle mirroring can make you seem like a very engaged listener.

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