Make It Easier for People to Get to Know You

Today's blog post is from an article by The Art of Manliness.

Whether you're networking for your business or just making new friends, here are some tips to making the conversation easier.

In the two-way dance of social interactions, there’s plenty you can do to act smoothly yourself — from smiling and giving good eye contact, to asking good questions and demonstrating genuine interest. 

But there are also ways to make things as easy as possible for the other person to execute their end of the exchange. Instead of making them feel awkward and really sweat to get to know you, you facilitate their social prowess. This not only enhances their “performance,” but makes the mutual interaction more enjoyable and successful for the both of you. 

Here’s how to give a new acquaintance a helping hand:

• Wear a Conversation Piece
• Make Your Name Easy to Remember
• Give Expansive, Specifics-Filled Answers to People’s Questions
• Describe Your Job in Terms People Can Understand

The article goes on to explain each of those items, as well as to give examples.

If you have a hard time keeping conversations going beyond who are you and what do you do, then this article is for you.

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