1) First, Don’t Be Boring
The Art of Civilized Conversation offers another good tip: Is anyone asking you questions about what you’re saying?
2) The Most Captivating People Are Often Good Listeners
People love to talk about themselves and there are a dearth of good listeners.
3) Talk About The Other Person’s Interests
Ask people what they’ve been up to or what their hobbies are. Then talk about that. You’re now 80% of the way there.
4) Have Three Good Stories
People are generally more interested in stories about people rather than things.
5) Don’t Forget Charisma
When you’re speaking emotionally, the words only account for 7% of what get conveyed. Seven percent.
Voice tone and body language are far more important.
6) Be Somewhere Interesting
Research shows excitement from any source is often associated with the person you’re with — even if they’re not the cause of it.
7) And Most Importantly: Live An Interesting Life
he best and most reliable way to appear interesting is to live an interesting life.
And to pursue that ends up being far more rewarding than merely making a good impression on others.
