Tips to have Great Conversations

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 Have you ever been in a place where you couldn't think of something to say in a conversation. Or where you were nervous to talk to someone and you messed up your words and stumbled through the entire conversation. Today, I have a few tips to help you be a better listener and a talker in all your conversations!



1. Smile

Now it doesn't have to be creepy but smile to look more friendly. Smiles show happiness and makes you look more fun and approachable. It is proven to help your mood and makes any conversation more enjoyable and light. Smiles express care, joy, grattitiude, and positivity to everyone you talk to.

2. Eye Contact

People are much more likely to talk with you if you make eye contact. If your never looking them in the eye, it makes them think you are disinterested and they will soon leave. Eye contact shows you focus and care and you will find yourself less distracted.

3. Care

When talking with other people, show that you care. Genuinely have a concern and interest in what they have to say. This builds trust and the relationship in every conversation.

4. Never Interrupt.

This is rude and makes you look negative and immature in others eyes. Wait till they are finished and then proceed to talk.

5. Ask Starter Questions.

After the " Hey, how are you" has ended, it can be awkward to think of something to say. So ask a starter question. Like, How has your day been going or something to that effect. Whatever that person is involved in or doing, ask them about it.

6. Avoid 1-word answers.

If someone ask's you a question, say more than 1 word. Don't say "good" or Fine" answer the question with confidence and  appeal.

7. Ask follow-up questions.

So if someone told you that they just finished their vacation, you could ask:

How was it?

What was your favorite part.

Ask them questions that they can answer and have interest in their answer.

8. Use the plug-in principle.

Imagine your getting ready to vacuum and you have the plug. It will only work when you plug it in the outlet. if you tried the wall, it won't work. You have to use the outlet. In the same way find out what the other person is interested in and immediately steer your questions and responses towards their interest. If it was books, talk about books. if its basketball, talk about basketball. Find the outlet of their interest and plug the conversation in.

9. Use body language.

This can account for nodding your head, good posture and other things. Always be into the conversation.

10. Use encouragement.

Probably the most important. Always be encouraging and uplifting in your words. Edifying like in Ephesians 4:29. say super kind things that will make them want to be around you.


So there they are! Hope you enjoy and comment if you found this helpful.


"A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."
— Proverbs 18:24 (KJV)

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