Keeping the Convo Going

Sometimes you may find yourself wishing a certain conversation went longer because you still had feelings you wanted to express. I find myself almost every day reflecting back on a conversation I had with regret or a sense of dissatisfaction because I did not say all that I wanted to. Here are some tips to prevent this from happening to you.

• Show Interest: Nothing says “I want to keep the conversation going” more than actually being involved and interested in the conversation. Talk with passion when it’s your turn, and give your undivided attention to your interlocutor when it’s theirs. Your interlocutor will respect you and enjoy talking with you more, which could lead to longer and multiple conversations with that person.
• Think Before You Speak: Too many times conversations are abruptly ended because someone decided to blurt something out that others could find unintelligent, inappropriate, or rude. Before you are about to say something, think about what it really means and the impact it could have on those you are talking to. If you find that your words could offend others, it would be best to either reword your idea in a way that won’t offend them or just forget about the idea completely. As the saying goes, “Sometimes, not saying anything is the best answer. You see, silence can never be misquoted.”
• Be Respectful to All Involved in the Conversation: Nobody likes a hog. If someone is speaking, let them finish vocalizing their thought instead of rudely interrupting them. If someone has something to say, let them voice their opinion or thought. Always respect your interlocutors and give them the time of day. It is best to wait your turn in a conversation so that you can have the attention and respect of those you are talking to.

• Follow-up: After a conversation has ended peacefully, it is always a good idea to follow up with your interlocutor(s). This could help build relationships and connections with those you have spoken to in the past. The best way to keep a conversation going once it has ended is to spark up conversation with interlocutors you have a past with, which would be easier if you build friendships and connections with them.

I always make it a point to follow-up with friends or classmates that I have previously spoken to. I find it a good way of connecting with my contemporaries and have built several friendships just because I wanted to keep in contact. There is nothing more important than having family and friends that enjoy your company, and these steps can help you to expand your group of the latter.

Citations:

• Quote “Sometimes, not saying anything is the best answer. You see, silence can never be misquoted.” is by an Unkown person
• Picture — B. (2015, June 05). Persist As The Money Is In The Follow Up!! Retrieved September 29, 2017, from http://www.businesshorsepower.com/persist-as-the-money-is-in-the-follow-up/