How To Talk To People

It might seem simple to talk to people, but to make efficient conversation, one must provide for verbal, non verbal, emotional and psychological processes. Confidence, efficiency and competency are required for this sort of communication. Some people have a natural gift of the gab, while some develop this skill quickly. However, there are still some who just cannot talk to people. Nevertheless, with the right information and determination, it can be developed by anyone. The art of talking needs to be perfected so that the listener does not get turned off by you at the first instance. Even if you don’t have much to say to the person, connecting with the listener is extremely important. Again, even too much talking can be a negative attribute, where it might seem like you are bragging about how much you know. Simple conversations are preferred to complicated conversations, which generally make the conversation seem one sided. A good balance between the two conversers makes an excellent communication. Read on the following tips to know how to make easy and effective conversation.

 

First thing first, presentation does not mean that you have to dress in the most expensive clothes. It just means putting on an attire that makes you look presentable, and not shabby or disheveled. If you dress appropriately, you’ll feel confident for the conversation ahead of you. Most of the people who feel under-confident to strike up a conversation with someone are those who haven’t dressed properly.

 

Read the other person’s body language well. Make efforts to pay close attention as to how the other person reacts to your words. Generally, when a person crosses his/her hands in front of you, it means he/she is creating a barrier between the two of you. Your body language is also very important depending on who you are interacting with, friends, clients or family. There should be a certain amount of openness and friendliness while you are talking. Maintaining decent eye contact with the listener is important too.

 

A conversation would be incomplete if it is one-sided. So, it is important to give the other person a chance to talk about his views and opinions. But to be a good listener, you must be attentive to what the other person is saying and then you can get your cue to say a few words in between. Be sympathetic or happy according to what the person is saying, so that he/she can feel that he has found a good listener in you. Energy is the secret to make people like you. But, don’t go overboard and seem too eager to know the other person’s life story.

If you are meeting a business partner or anyone for an official meeting, it is best that you do a small study of his/her work before meeting. Otherwise, just keep in mind the person you are meeting and use the information you have wisely. You don’t want to seem too interrogative, but you wouldn’t want to take decisions without collecting relevant information as well. If it is a new person that you are meeting, ask the right kind of questions. It is best to have an intelligent understanding of the conversation, rather than seeming too critical.

 

Unless a person knows you well enough, he/she is not going to believe that you know what you’re saying. To people who need to see to believe, make sure you give them enough reasons and examples to support your statements. For this again, you need to know your subject well. Tell them something simple that their mind can relate to. Don’t waste too much time convincing them if they are not responding. Neutral responses could mean that the person wants you to go on to another topic. This could usually be related to business.

 

To reassure a person that he/she is in control is a definite plus point. Make people feel they are in control, even if they aren’t. Take suggestions from them and give in your ideas. If both of you decide to stick to an idea, given by you, make it seem like it was possible only with the other person’s input and that without his/her contribution, things wouldn’t have been the same. Anyone will appreciate this sort of friendliness. However, a balance in this approach is crucial, lest you seem like a side kick and do everything that he/she says blindly.