Kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Ireland is said grant you the ability to make coversation the gift of eloquence and, given the abilities of the Irish to talk, who are we to question tradition?
Conversation skills are something many of us wish we had but travelling to Blarney Castle might not work for everyone.
Here are a few tips to help anyone improve their conversation skills.
1. Speak about what you know
In conversation our words betray our knowledge. There is a well known saying “put your brain into gear before opening your mouth” and all of us, at some time, have wished we’d done exactly that. Conversations on subjects we know something about are always much safer.
If you don’t know about a subject, listen and learn, and if you are asked your opinion preface it with “this is something I know little about..” then give an honest opinion. We all have our limitations, and you will be respected for your honesty.
2. Actively Listen
Active listening is one of the main conversation skills. Concentrate on what others say and how they say it. As you listen to the words listen to the...
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