Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Starting, and Building, a Compelling Conversation

How do start and build a satisfying conversation?
There are a million ways, but here's a simple slogan.
Ask more. Know more. Share more.
You can create compelling conversations by asking simple, yet deep, questions like:
  • What brings you here?
  • How did you hear about this class (party/event/movie)?
  • What do you like to do online?
  • Where were you born? How many miles do you think that is from here?
  • Where are you in your family's birth order?
  • What makes you smile?
  • What have you been reading recently?
  • Can you recommend any movies to see or rent?
  • What's the most beautiful place you've seen?
  • What qualities do you look for in new products?
  • What do you look for in jobs?
  • Which issues are important to you?
  • How did you decide to live here?
  • Who chose your name? Why?
  • What music inspires you?
  • Where are you coming from?
  • Where are you going?
  • Where do you feel most comfortable? Why?
  • How do you release stress?
  • What do you appreciate about living here?
  • What did you learn at your last job?
  • What do you do to stay healthy?
  • What TV shows would you recommend to a visitor to your country? Why?
  • Have your habits changed in the last year?
  • What changes have you seen in __?
  • How would your friends describe you?
  • What would you add?

So who do you want to talk to today? Who will you meet? What will discover about your new conversation partner?

“Colors fade, temples crumble, empires fall, but wise words endure.”
- Edward Thorndike (1874-1949), American psychologist

Ask more. Know more. Share more.
Create Compelling Conversations.
Visit www.CompellingConversations.com

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