3 Ways to Start Better Conversations in 7 Seconds
Within 7 seconds, people have already made their mind about you as a person; Here is how to make every second count.
You do not get a second chance at first impressions. While everyone knows you should smile, have good posture, and speak with confidence, not everyone knows what to say when you finally open your mouth.
If you are looking for a way to connect with people you are meeting for the first time right away, here are a few tips:
Use visual cues to identify recent activities
An easy way to break into a conversation is about something recent, apparent, and low risk. Utilize visual cues to identify recent changes that people have made. Changes can either be things that they regularly do that signify habits or new things that they are still seeking validation.
The first step in using visual cues is identifying the apparent changes that may or may not have been on purpose. For example, if you notice someone got a tan, you can observe if it is even or uneven.
