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Monday, September 29, 2008

How to Influence a Conversation . . .

I am a fan of the Lifehacker site and blog. They recently had a post with some very good tips on how to hack a conversation. This details different methods to control a conversation and although most are pretty basic and common sense, they can be very effective if you keep them in mind and practice them until they become habitual.

Additionally, it is nice to be able to read what the other person is thinking or feeling during a conversation. For men, this may just help our attention span by giving us something else to do during the conversation to keep our attention, and for all of us, it can help direct a conversation for our benefit.

A whole lot more than just words passes between people who are talking, so a few simple conversational skills can help you recognize what's really being said and help you lead the discussion your way. Learn how to read body language and facial expressions, de-code euphemisms, ask sensitive questions, criticize constructively, get what you want in negotiations, cut off chatterboxes, and more with our top 10 conversation hacks.
Visit their blog at [LifeHacker]

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