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So, you want to learn how to talk to anyone, anywhere, at any time, and remove that damn awkward silence.
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So, you want to learn how to talk to anyone, anywhere, at any time, and remove that damn awkward silence.
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Ah, first you need to understand the three question rule.
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Wait, come back, come back.
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Before even thinking about going to talk to anyone else, you have to work on your mindset when approaching new conversations.
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So ask yourself these questions before you do so.
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What's the worst that will happen?
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Will I see this person ever again?
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And will I regret not doing this in a few hours?
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Now what you'll realise is you're actually the worst enemy when it comes to starting a new conversation
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because you approach it in the complete wrong way.
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Take a conversation with the opposite sex for example.
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It's so hard to do because you put them on a pedestal and try to talk to them like they're not human.
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Wow, you're beautiful.
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Um, wow.
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Now this is because you're trying to get something out of the conversation for yourself, whether that's someone's number, take them on a date, or just simply get them to like you.
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So instead scrap the idea of benefiting anything from this conversation and just connect with them like a human being.
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Because what you'll realise is
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that you have more in common with a human being than you do a blonde girl
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that you might fancy and want their number.
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Let's be real.
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Number two, understand that you are not socially anxious.
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You just haven't learned the skill of talking to new people and that's okay because that's what you're here for.
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Number three, conversations are like taps.
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You want to keep that tap flowing for as long as you need otherwise you will ruin the entire conversation.
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You look nice.
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Guess what the other person is about to say.
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Thanks.
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Ah, the convo's dead way too soon because you asked a closed question.
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So instead, ask open questions that don't allow that water to stop flowing.
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So how do you usually spend your weekends?
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You know, I like to, uh...
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Ah, look at that, conversation started.
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Number four, use your surroundings as an advantage.
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Whether you're trying to talk to somebody at a wedding, a party, or just simply a walk, look around you, embrace your environment, and identify a couple talking points.
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See that hill over there?
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What do you say we climb it?
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Come on.
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Oh, conversation started.
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Number five, be emotional.
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No, not like that.
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You don't have to cry.
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Don't worry.
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Many people always tell you to make the conversation about the other person, or find things you have in common right away.
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But they're missing a huge part out.
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Emotion.
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Let me explain.
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You could have completely different jobs, hobbies, and still be great friends with somebody.
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Because what matters more in conversations is connecting on an emotional level.
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So rather than questioning about the boring...
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Hey, excuse me?
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What do you bench?
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Questions, all the...
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So how much do you squat then?
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Ask them what made them start going to the gym in the first place.
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Or who their biggest inspirations were to begin their fitness journey.
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Even if you don't like fitness, these questions actually show that you care about the person you're talking to
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and want to get to know them on a deeper level.
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And trust me, they'll understand that and feel that from you as well.
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Because people often forget names, conversations or events, but they'll always remember how they felt around you.
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Number six, finally change your perspective.
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Instead of thinking, what if they don't like me?
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Ask yourself, will I like them?
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This mindset shift has helped me so much in a job interview environment where I'm
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so used to being worried about them liking me that I forget
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that they also want you to like what they have to offer at the company.
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So thinking like this puts you in control, allowing you to be more curious rather than insecure.
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Because your opinion is just as important as everybody else's.
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So if ever you find yourself approaching someone new and you're afraid, just remember you're one conversation away from completely changing your life.
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Thank you very much.
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Have a good day.
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And start talking to new people.

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  • put them on a pedestal: 누군가를 너무 높이 평가하다 (상대방을 인간이 아닌 존재처럼 대하지 마세요!)
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  • connect on an emotional level: 감정적인 수준에서 연결되다 (관심사보다 감정 공유가 더 중요해요)

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