Conversation starters
Conversation starters
Do you have a hard time engaging others in conversation? If you do, it's likely even more apparent now with Facebook and Twitter, right? HERE are a few of the BE attitudes from Charlie and my presentation that can help:
Be funny- The world loves a clown. If you hear a good joke, "borrow" it. Make humorous observations about everyday life. I heard this guy named Jerry something or other...turns out he made a mint doing that.
Be bold- Chris Matthews on Hardball doesn't get the big bucks because he's namby pamby...he dots you between the eyes with his opinions.
Be quotable- Can't think of anything original? Use someone else's quotes. We have a whole history full of them.
Be thought-provoking- Say something that gives folks pause and makes them go hmmm
Be helpful- Offer tips that will improve others experience.
Be interesting- Share relevant information that is topical to the day.
Be interested- Ask about them. "ME" is everyone's favorite topic
Be yourself- This last one is THEE most important. No sense in trying to be someone else because you'll "attract" the wrong type of people.
What thoughts would you add to this conversation?
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"Be that, that you wish others see you be" Basima Farhat
Could you use a different example for "Be bold"? IMHO, we have dozens of talking heads being namby pamby and making quite nice salaries. So what IS IT to be bold?
Great quotation Basima. Nicely done.
That's a very valid point, Kirk. How about this?
Be bold- Share YOUR truth. Be comfortable in the uncomfortable. Talk openly about things that are important to you. If you have strong feelings on politics, religion or even sex be okay sharing them. This isn't a tactic to shock or annoy, it's one to be authentic. If you don't have strong feelings on a topic, no need to make one up.
Most of us have thoughts somewhere that go against the grain of society. That's ok. And if/when you can support your position, it's even better!
How's that?
Yes, that is much better. It gives a clearer picture. Thank You.
Kirk I also feel that being bold is speaking in non-ambiguous words. I think often we are so busy trying to impress people that we become unclear.
impress AND not offend, right Basima?
But of course Terry!!