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How to Carry a Conversation

Name: How to Carry a Conversation
Uploaded: 2024-08-10T21:45:33+00:00
Duration: 49 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this concise instructional video, the speaker outlines three core principles for effective conversation: 1) Refrain from showcasing your own…

10 Aug 2024 · 1 min

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In this concise instructional video, the speaker outlines three core principles for effective conversation: 1) Refrain from showcasing your own achievements or connections when someone first shares something, instead respond with genuine interest. 2) Avoid outshining the speaker by not inserting comparable personal experiences; focus on encouraging them with open‑ended questions. 3) Stay fully present—don’t look around the room or check your phone—as visual distraction signals disinterest. Each point is illustrated with brief, relatable examples, and the speaker urges viewers to apply these habits to improve their conversational skills.

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How to carry a conversation. Number 1, don't be so eager to show off what you know and who you know. That means don't talk about yourself at all the first chance you have to speak. So if somebody says, I'm thinking about starting a business, don't respond with, oh, a business? I just sold mine for like a million. Got my MBA in finance. I was texting Mark Cuban last night. I mean, you know Mark, right? Instead, just say, a business? That sounds awesome. What are you thinking about? Number 2, don't outshine them. Don't try and push them out of the way by sharing your similar experience. So somebody says, hey, I went skydiving this past weekend. Don't start with, oh, that's cool. You know, I went 3 times. I was going to get my license even, but I chose not to. Instead, just say, that's amazing. What was your favorite part? And number 3, don't be distracted. It sounds easy, but it's not easy to do. Don't look around the room for the next person to talk to. Don't look at your phone or even glance at your phone because it suggests that you are anywhere but interested in them. And that's how to carry a conversation. So try that and follow me.