Five Common Mistakes in Conversations and Their Solutions
Ⅰ. Not listening
A. Problem: most people don’t listen
--wait eagerly for their turn to talk
--only care for themselves
B. Solutions
--Avoid (1) question.
--Listen to the content.
Ⅱ. Asking (2)
A. Problems
--conversation sounds like an interrogation
--you don’t have much to contribute
B. Solutions
-- (3) questions with statements.
Ⅲ. Poor delivery
A. Problems
--Speak too fast and unclear.
--Speak lowly and breathlessly.
--Speak (4)
B. Solutions
--Slow down.
--Speak loudly.
--Do not (5) .
--Don’t use a monotone voice.
--Try to use pauses.
--Improve your (6) , e. g. laughter, posture, etc.
Ⅳ. Talking about a weird or (7) topic
A. Problem
B. Solutions
--Steer clear of topics such as bad health or relationships, crappy job or boss, serial killers, technical lingo that only you and some other guy understands.
--Avoid talking about religion and (8) .
Ⅴ. Being boring
A. Problem: clinging to one topic for hours
B. Solutions
--Lead an interesting life, and focus on (9) .
--Be genuinely interested, and make the conversation feel more (10) .