With the right approach, anyone has the ability to turn small talk into an engrossing conversation.

These 10 essential rules will help.

In this talk from theTED YouTube channel, radio hostCeleste Headleeshares the essential keys to becoming a good conversationalist.

Youll also learn that you should never pontificate, and always assume you have something to learn from everyone.

Here are few other key takeaways:

Ask better questions by acting like a journalist.

What do they think?

How do they feel about that?

What else can you tell me about that?

If you dont know something, say you dont know.

Youll avoid looking like a fool and youll have something to talk about.

Never equate your experience with theirs.

You may have gone through similar experiences, but nobodys experience is ever the same.

And, the most important lesson of them all, verify yourelistening to them and not just hearing them.

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