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Sep 09, 20244 min read

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  • 50 Short sentences that will help you become more social and make new friends:
    1. Be the first to say hello. (View Tweet)
    1. Introduce yourself to others. (View Tweet)
    1. Take risks and anticipate success. (View Tweet)
    1. Remember your sense of humor. (View Tweet)
    1. Practice different ways of starting a conversation. (View Tweet)
    1. Make an extra effort to remember people’s names. (View Tweet)
    1. Ask a person’s name if you’ve forgotten it. (View Tweet)
    1. Show curiosity and sincere interest in finding out about others. (View Tweet)
    1. Tell others about the important events in your life, don’t wait for them to draw it out. (View Tweet)
    1. Demonstrate that you are listening by restating their comments in another way. (View Tweet)
    1. Communicate enthusiasm and excitement about your subjects and life in general. (View Tweet)
    1. Go out of your way to try to meet new people wherever you are. (View Tweet)
    1. Accept a person’s right to be an individual with different ideas and beliefs. (View Tweet)
    1. Let the natural person in you come out when talking with others. (View Tweet)
    1. Be able to succinctly tell others–in a few short sentences–what you do. (View Tweet)
    1. Reintroduce yourself to someone who is likely to have forgotten your name. (View Tweet)
    1. Be ready to tell others something interesting or challenging about what you do. (View Tweet)
    1. Be aware of open and closed body language. (View Tweet)
    1. Smile, make eye contact, offer a handshake, and go find the approachable person. (View Tweet)
    1. Greet people that you see regularly. (View Tweet)
    1. Seek common interests, goals, and experiences with the people you meet. (View Tweet)
    1. Make an effort to help people if you can. (View Tweet)
    1. Let others play the expert (View Tweet)
    1. Be open to answering common ritualistic questions. (View Tweet)
    1. Be enthusiastic about other people’s interests. (View Tweet)
    1. See that the time is balanced between giving and receiving information. (View Tweet)
    1. Be able to speak about a variety of topics and subjects. (View Tweet)
    1. Keep up to date on current events and issues that affect our lives. (View Tweet)
    1. Be willing to express your feelings, opinions, and emotions to others. (View Tweet)
    1. Use “I” when you speak about your own feelings and personal things, rather than “you.” (View Tweet)
    1. Visually show others that you are enjoying your conversation with them. (View Tweet)
    1. Be ready to issue invitations to others to join you for other events/activities to further the relationship. (View Tweet)
    1. Find ways to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances you meet. (View Tweet)
    1. Look for the positive in those you meet. (View Tweet)
    1. Start and end your conversations with the person’s name and a handshake or warm greeting. (View Tweet)
    1. Take the time to be friendly with your neighbors and coworkers. (View Tweet)
    1. Let others know that you would like to get to know them better. (View Tweet)
    1. Ask others about things that they have told you in previous conversations. (View Tweet)
    1. Listen carefully for free information. (View Tweet)
    1. Be ready to ask open-ended questions to learn more. (View Tweet)
    1. Change the topic of conversation when it has run its course. (View Tweet)
    1. Always search for the things that really get another excited. (View Tweet)
    1. Compliment others about what they are wearing, doing, or saying. (View Tweet)
    1. Encourage others to talk to you by sending out positive signals. (View Tweet)
    1. Make an effort to see and talk to people you enjoy. (View Tweet)
    1. When you tell a story, present the main point first and then add the supporting details. (View Tweet)
    1. Include everyone in the group in conversation whenever possible. (View Tweet)
    1. Look for signs of boredom or lack of interest from your listener. (View Tweet)
    1. Prepare ahead of time for each social or business function. (View Tweet)
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  • PS: These tips are from the book “The Fine Art of Small Talk.” It’s a great book for improving your communication and social skills. Grab a copy here: https://t.co/o9p0s9yVP8 (View Tweet)
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