What tips does the addicted2success.com website give us?
First, make sure you care about the person you're talking with. Show that you care about them – make them feel that you’re interested in talking to them.
Be yourself
Don’t try to be someone you're not. Your biggest asset is your personality. That is what sets you apart from everyone else. So use your uniqueness to your advantage. Let all your quirks shine through. So when you talk to someone, just be yourself.
Let others be vulnerable
Everyone is vulnerable and everyone has a story, so try to discover that story. Be attentive and ask great questions. Generally speaking, people want to share what they’ve been through, but it's not the first thing we tell others, so you need to dig a little deeper.
If someone shares their backstory with you, a connection is created. And it lasts, because they were vulnerable to you. Truly impactful conversations are about allowing others to be vulnerable.
Be relatable
To connect with the person you are talking with, be relatable. That means you need to sympathize with the person's situation. You should also never put yourself above the other person.
Be fully present
To let others talk, you need to be fully present. Make sure you do so. It means that you must be focused on what the person is saying to you. Don’t think about anything else. Don’t check your mobile, since people do notice when you are not present.
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