Quotes About Engagement

Show appropriate levels of emotional reaction. If you're able to do this properly, this lets them know that you care about what they're talking about. Also, what they are saying is as important to you as it is to them.

about others sharing something with you and being simultaneously being affected by what you share. You acknowledge the ideas and the information that they're sharing so that they become emotionally engaged.

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Small talk allows us to have entire conversations where a lot is said, but at the same time, nothing at all is said.

Two monologues do not make a dialogue." - Jeff Daly

You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." - Dale Carnegie

Rule of Improv Comedy: Don't force others to answer broad questions because it puts a conversational burden on them and interrupts banter.

In response to someone else's suggestion, thought, or topic, always say "Yes, AND…" which means that you drop your train of thought, adopt theirs, and add something to keep the conversation flowing.

Improv comedy above all else teaches flow, and the ability to make something out of nothing – both of those things in pursuit of a common shared goal of a lasting interaction and deep connection with the people involved.

Flexibility and the ability to adapt to fit someone's mood are paramount to any great conversation.

Players will often outright state their emotions and how they feel, and it's up to the other players to react to that accordingly in ways that advance an interaction. It's simple, but we don't often do this or catch this in daily conversation.

You can be the smoothest, funniest person in the room, but if you aren't interested and curious about your conversation partner, there simply won't be a connection. I've

Most people like to talk to people that are fun. When you break it down, there are only a few benefits that people receive from conversations, and fun and entertainment is a major one.

Making a decision to be genuinely curious and interested in your conversation partner is one of the keys to allowing them to feel comfortable enough to connect to you beyond a superficial level.

Learn how to read your conversation partner to direct the conversation.

If you want to become a better conversationalist, always understand that you're not engaged in a debate. There is no right or wrong answer. What you're shooting for is to establish an atmosphere of likeability and collaboration. You want the person listening to you and talking to you to like you. That is your end goal, and that's difficult when you are constantly debating, arguing, selling them, or trying to change their minds.

When you prepare and focus on what you need to say next, you are the opposite of present. You are stuck in your own head, and not listening or observing at all – you're just waiting for your turn to speak. This is a very common error. The results are also very common.

If you are trying to get people to like you and become their friend, you are essentially selling yourself, and repeated exposure helps make the sale. Simply

If you want people to be interested in you, make sure you are interested in them first.

Effective storytelling is all about being as specific as you can and being as detailed as you can.

To speak to someone without reactions would be like speaking to a brick wall.

If you want to at least appear more present, you need to look people in the eye when talking to them.

small talk is often the path to real relationships.

Friendships and relationships are a series of shared moments and connections, driven by conversation.