How to Talk to Anyone

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4-10-2016, 22:45
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Your personality, culture, needs and personal challenges collectively affect your ability to communicate with others. To effectively communicate with anyone in social or professional settings, you must develop a specific set of skills. Here are some ways that you can improve your ability to talk to people from a variety of backgrounds.

Steps

  1. Listen attentively. Communicating with others is as much about listening as it is about talking. When you listen closely to another person, you learn about his needs and views on life. Learning about the person you are talking to allows him to feel understood and leads to more effective communication. Always follow this rule while talking :30% talking and 70% listening.
  2. Gather information. When a person comes from a different culture or background, she may speak in a way that does not resonate with you. Even if you speak the same language, she may be from a different region that uses different terminology or speaks more rapidly. Learn more about her culture or background to improve your ability to converse with her. If you may not know the language she talks in, tell her. Maybe you can talk in some common language.
  3. Ask for clarification. If a person speaks rapidly, uses unfamiliar words or leaves out important information, ask him questions. He may be accustomed to people who speak just as quickly or technically and might be unaware of your confusion. Asking for clarification will also show him that you are listening.
  4. Speak clearly. Use language that others will understand. Avoid mumbling or using unfamiliar lingo. This is especially important when speaking to people of different cultural backgrounds, ages, professions and personalities. Talk clearly and slowly enough for others to understand. Explain yourself well.
  5. Confirm that your message is being understood. Watch your listener's body language. Look for signs that she understands what you are saying. A furrowed brow and other body language indicating confusion or disinterest are reasons to slow down or speak more clearly. If they seem uninterested, stop talking and ask a question to continue the conversation.
  6. Watch your body language. Be sure that you are approachable. Looking down at the floor or away when talking to someone will communicate a lack of interest. Maintain eye contact and nod to indicate that you are listening. Don't keep seeing your phone and don't seem bored, unless you really are.
  7. Acknowledge similarities. When in conversation with someone from a different age group or background, focus on your similarities and acknowledge them. For example, your listener might enjoy the same flavor of ice cream as you. Commenting on the things you have in common helps to build a connection. If they have the same shoes as you, or dress, talk about it. Others are more likely to not talk with those who are very different from them.
  8. Appreciate the differences. Being able to talk to anyone means sincerely appreciating diverse beliefs and cultures. For example, you might notice that the family near you at the park is dancing to music from a different culture. To break the ice, you might ask them for the name of the instrument, artist or song. If there are different cultures, ask something like "Tomorrow is our festival, Christmas. Do you celebrate Christmas too?"
  9. Express genuine interest in others. People enjoy speaking to others who genuinely care about them. Ask questions that show you care and want to learn more. In some cultures, it is customary to spend time discussing family or lighthearted topics before diving into serious or professional matters. Showing interest means really feeling interested.

Tips

  • Do not tell personal things unless you know them well.
  • Talk with friendliness
  • Show interest in their life.
  • It is awkward for the other to lead the conversation alone, so talk.

Warnings

  • If the other one has no interest in talking to you, let go.
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