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How To Keep a Conversation Going? The Art Of Listening For Hooks
Do you always end up with small talks? And then regret ‘I wish I could keep the conversation going’? “I don’t know what to say.”“I don’t have anything to add to the conversation.” “I’m probably bothering them.”“My mind just goes blank.”“Nobody asked my opinion.”I hear these statements a lot from my clients. So I thought I’d share a tip for keeping a conversation going (which is arguably harder than starting a conversation–it’s so easy to let it trail off, like a car on empty rolling to a stop.)Raise your hand if this has happened to you: Your colleague: Good morning. How was your weekend?You: It was great. Both of you: [awkward silence]I know you can’t see me, but my hand is up.Therefore, try this instead:When you’re on the listening side
