When meeting someone new it’s good to ask open ended questions to learn more about them and their interest. By asking questions that lead to simple yes or no we tend to end the conversation prematurely. 

The specific details of a topic don’t really matter in a conversation. People would want to know more about your personal input on the topic. Being too informative can also be very boring and will make people lose focus on what you are saying.

2. Don’t Pontificate: Set aside your personal opinions. She raises her eyebrows and says, ” If you want to state your opinion without any opportunity for response or argument or pushback or growth, write a blog.”

3. Use open-ended questions: Questions like, “What was it like?” or “How did it make you feel?” provoke more insightful responses.

4. Go with the flow: It is important to let go of certain points that pop into your mind. Jumping or sticking to the old points stops the conversation take it natural course.

5.Be Brief: A good conversation is like a miniskirt; short enough to retain interest, but long enough to cover the subject.