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5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunnyl(m): 11:13am On Jul 14, 2014 |
SOURCE : http://xenxaltonix..com/2014/07/5-superb-questions-guaranteed-to-help.html?m=0 To approach someone for a conversation can be real scary sometimes. Most of the time when people find themself in a room filled with unfamiliar faces where everyone seem to be having a good time, they wanna join and start a converstaion but are caught up with the thought of what people's reaction would be and maybe they would look, sound or act awkward. Most of the time The reason why you wont like to brEak the ice or start a conversation with a stranger may be due to the following assumptions "i dont have anything great to say", or "what if i say hello and they respond in an awkward manner or they dont respond at all or "what if the conversation ends in awkward silence" Thus in cases like this the best way to break the ice is by using conversation questions which are open ended. The advantage of open ended conversation questions is that you wont end up getting a mere "Yes or No" answers from people which might end up killing the conversation, also you are able to pick clues from their response which would make the conversation a lot smoother. Below are five great open ended questions to start or build a good conversation with anybody. 1#. HOW WAS YOUR DAY? / HOW IS YOUR DAY GOING? Although, everyone is familiar with this question. Fact remains that this is a great conversation opener, because of its simplicity interms of response and also because the person you ask is sure to have an answer to it. And also giving the other person an opportunity to talk about him or herself and making them the center of attraction tells them you are polite and caring. This also helps to give hints about any family, work or leisure activities they engaged in that for that day. You can then pick from these information to further develop your conversation. #2. HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR LEISURE/ SPARE TIME? This is a great conversation question. This is because it helps both of you to see how much you have in common in terms of hobbies, which would help take the conversation further. This question makes it possible for both of you to discuss your hobbies, why you engage in those activities, and since when have you been doing the activities. #3. HAVE YOU BEEN ON ANY (HOLIDAY) TRIP THIS YEAR? This question is guaranteed to provide you with lots of this to talk about. Chances are the person you are asking this question might have been on a vacation trip recently or him or her is planning one. They would gladly share their good, fun and bad experiences of their recent trips with you. #4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAY OF THE WEEK AND WHY? This helps to lay a foundation for getting information about the other person which often leads to why they picked that day of the week as their favourite and things they do on that day of the week. Most people would pick friday as their favorite day of the week though, because they get to unwind, relax and have fun. #5 SO WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE? This open ended question is sure to get you guys talking for a long time as the person must be there for a reason. He or she could be waiting for someone, there to relax, looking to have new experience or just to make friends. Careful not to ask this question in places where the person's purpose of being there is obvious. #6. WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING? This a great conversation questions because it leads to asking more questions like why they do what they do, and if they enjoying doing what they do. The aim here is the ask open ended questions about those ordinary, normal everyday events that goes on around that person which is easier for them to answer and also wanna talk more. You should note that conversation needs to be a two way process in which both of you benefit from one another, and you are genuinely interested in knowing them rather than interrogating or interviewing them. Therefore an ideal conversation question should be simple and easy so as to create rapport. You should listen actively and show genuine interest in what the other person is saying as this would help you to pick out the next thing to say. http://xenxaltonix..com/2014/07/5-superb-questions-guaranteed-to-help.html?m=0 |
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by bizzlemie(m): 11:21am On Jul 14, 2014 |
5 DANGEROUS REPLIES THAT CAN DESTROY A CONVERSATION 5. Fine 4. Nothing 3. Dunno 2. Bye .....and the number 1 most dangerous and potent convo killer ....wait for it [size=16pt]1. K [/size] 1 Like |
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunnyl(m): 11:28am On Jul 14, 2014 |
bizzlemie: 5 DANGEROUS REPLIES THAT CAN DESTROY A CONVERSATION lool. funny!. Well rejection isnt a bad thing, just move unto the next person. and when you are rejected its not bbecause you did something wrong, sometimes the person you are talking to might not be in the mood for a conversation or is bothered by somethings |
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by ggrin(f): 11:34am On Jul 14, 2014 |
I feckin hate this letter during convo K |
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunnyl(m): 5:39am On Jul 15, 2014 |
hmmm ok |
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by cynhamscakes(f): 1:21pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
That K is the worse. I hate it sooo much when people use it instead of simple ok. |
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunnyl(m): 7:54pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
cynhamscakes: That K is the worse. I hate it sooo much when people use it instead of simple ok. tot u ladies are the ones that reply with "K" and not guys |
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunax5loon(m): 7:28am On Jul 16, 2014 |
tunnyl:. Help me tell her |
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by Odunharry(m): 1:32pm On Jul 16, 2014 |
bizzlemie: 5 DANGEROUS REPLIES THAT CAN DESTROY A CONVERSATIONk |
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