A brief YouTube talk by Paula Caligiuri, PhD explaining what conversational bids are (subtle openings like shared stories or comments that invite questions) and why responding to them matters. She emphasizes that listening and asking sincere questions builds trust and strengthens relationships, while ignoring or hijacking bids reduces connection. Ends with a call-to-action to follow for more.
When you're talking with someone, listen for conversational bids. These are the subtle openings people give you to ask more information, like when they share a story or make a comment, hoping you'll ask a question. Responding to conversational bids is critical for building trust and strengthening relationships. You might not even realize it, but you're more attracted to those who listen and ask you questions about something you shared. When a conversational bid is ignored, we lose connection with that person, and even worse when someone hijacks your bid to talk about themselves. So listen for the conversational bids and respond with sincere curiosity. They're like the glue to strengthen every relationship. Follow me to learn more.
