Ways to improve conversation skills

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1. Always be the first to greet the other person. 2. Introduce yourself to others. 3. Be brave enough to take the risk of getting to know others; don’t be afraid of rejection. 4. Show your humorous side. 5. Be willing to embrace new ideas. 6. Make an effort to remember people’s names. 7. Ask someone’s name again if you forget it. 8. Show interest and curiosity in others. 9. Tell others about the important events in your life. 10. Introduce yourself and your preferences to others. 11. Be a listener and provide some response. Make the other person feel that you are listening to them carefully. 12. Communicate with others in a positive and optimistic manner, talking more about positive things. 13. Use your own preferred method to bravely get to know new people. 14. Respect others’ independent personalities. 15. When communicating with others, don’t deliberately pretend to be someone else; be yourself. 16. Convey messages in very short phrases, just as you would do yourself. 17. Introduce yourself again to those who have forgotten you. 18. Tell others some interesting things. 19. Be mindful of your behavior. 20. Communicate with those you meet for the first time using eye contact and a smile. 21. Greet those you see regularly. 22. Look for common ground with those who interact with you, such as life goals and experiences. 23. Strive to help others whenever possible. 24. Let others act as experts. (No suitable Chinese translation available; will use this for now.) 25. Be willing to answer polite questions. 26. Show interest in what others are interested in. 27. Maintain a balance between acquiring and sharing information. 28. Find as many topics as possible to discuss. 29. Be familiar with information related to our lives and major events, such as newspapers and news. 30. Respect others’ opinions and feelings. 31. Express your feelings, thoughts, and emotions. 32. Use “I” more often when talking about things related to yourself. 33. Avoid using the word “you” when you really want to express your own views. 34. Make people feel that it’s pleasant to talk to you. 35. Invite someone for dinner, to social events, or other activities that help strengthen friendships. 36. Stay in touch with acquaintances and friends. 37. Ask for others’ opinions