how to talk to strangers
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YO MOMMA WAS WRONG
YOU CAN TALK TO STRANGERS
6 PROVEN WAYS TO HELP YOU TALK TO ANYONE
MDK//AMSTERDAM YO MOMMA WAS WRONG
OVERCOME SHYNESS
BREAK THE ICE
SAY NO TO YES/NO
BODY LANGUAGE
LISTEN CAREFULLY
MAKE EYE CONTACT
MDK//AMSTERDAM HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE
OVERCOME SHYNESS
It’s okay to be nervous. Just
remember, the person
you’re talking to is likely
also nervous, and human.
They’ll understand.
MDK//AMSTERDAM HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE
Sometimes the setting
you’re in can give you an
advantage. Use cues from
your (shared) environment
to strike up a chat.
BREAK THE ICE
MDK//AMSTERDAM HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE
Kids do it, so why can’t we?
Ask questions like “why” and
“how” to keep talks going.
Try to avoid yes/no questions
unless you’re making a point.
SAY NO TO YES/NO
MDK//AMSTERDAM HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE
Listening carefully makes
you better able to respond
intelligently - to be a good
talker when it’s your turn.
To be interesting, be interested.
LISTEN CAREFULLY
MDK//AMSTERDAM HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE
If you’re uncomfortable,
people can sense it. Avoid
appearing insincere when
you speak by checking in with
(being mindful of) your self.
BODY LANGUAGE
MDK//AMSTERDAM HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE
Keeping a reasonable
amount of eye contact,
and leaning in during your
chat can really help you be
a great conversationalist.MAKE EYE CONTACT
MDK//AMSTERDAM HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE
OVERCOME SHYNESS
BREAK THE ICE
SAY NO TO YES/NO
BODY LANGUAGE
LISTEN CAREFULLY
MAKE EYE CONTACT
MDK//AMSTERDAM HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE
Remember: anyone can make a list of
ways to be a good conversationalist.
LITERALLY, ANYONE (THANKS SLIDESHARE)
But at the end of the day,
all you really need to do is…
…just be yourself.
Or contact me today.
(BUT MOSTLY JUST BE YOURSELF)
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