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How to Start a Conversation - 7 Easy Steps to Master Small Talk, Conversations & Socializing Skills

Offered By: Skillshare

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Communication Skills Courses Charisma Courses

Course Description

Overview

  • Do you shudder at the very thought of approaching someone and starting a conversation, because you know it'll be very awkward and unpleasant and you will appear uninteresting and boring?

  • Do you have no idea how to break the ice effectively and actually present yourself in the manner you want to?

The new course "How to Start a Conversation" will solve all of these problems with it's easy to understand tips and tricks on how to start a conversation with a complete stranger!

This course provides clear and easily-understandable guidelines on how to approach strangers and start an actual conversation that will be engaging and that will show to the other person that you are an interesting and funny person. It has two main parts, the first, where the theoretical background and importance of first impressions is explained, and the second that consists of the seven steps you need to follow in order to make successful first conversations with different people.

The true first impression is actually made during the first 50 milliseconds from seeing someone, and that first impression will then guide how you approach that person. Of course, that first impression can be altered by wearing certain clothes or, for example, wearing glasses. But the most fundamental first impression that is crucial to be done right in order for any future conversations to exist, is the impression you make with the first couple of sentences you say. Therefore, knowing how to start a conversation appropriately is the most important social skill you can have.

What Makes This Course Different from Others in the Same Category?

As it usually is with guides on topics similar to this one, you can either find ones that are completely practical or completely theoretical - and neither is going to be very effective at teaching you. This guide stands up from the rest with its perfect balance. As I've mentioned, it combines the theoretical, medical and scientific background with the practical knowledge and steps you need to take, and it does this in such a well-structured and well-balanced way, that it can be understandable and intuitive to read to anyone

Here's What You'll Learn:

  • How different conversation styles evolved throughout history and to the present days.

  • 10 basic rules that you need to follow in order to make great conversations.

  • The science behind first impressions and the importance of your conversational skills on making them.

  • How to have the right mindset and the proper approach when starting a conversation.

  • How to break the ice with tested and successful openers.

  • How to be charismatic and not turn people off, so that the conversation goes as long as you'd both like.

  • How to open up opportunities for future conversations.

  • How to end the conversation in the right manner.

With this new knowledge, you are bound to make great success starting conversations with strangers, so don't miss out!

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Syllabus

  • Introduction - How to Start a Conversation
  • Chapter 1 - The Reality of Conversation in the 21st Century
  • Chapter 2 - The 10 Basic Rules of Amazing Conversations
  • Chapter 3 - Benefits of Honing Conversational Skills
  • Chapter 4 - Science Behind First Impressions
  • Chapter 5 - Step 1: Having Intention and Proper Approach
  • Chapter 6 - Step 2: Small Talk and Openers
  • Chapter 7 - Step 3: How to Have Charisma
  • Chapter 8 - Step 4: The Key to Not Turning People Off
  • Chapter 9 - Step 5: Bookmarking Conversations
  • Chapter 10 - Step 6: Ending Conversations
  • Chapter 11 - Step 7: Honing Your Skills. The Secrets to Becoming a Smooth Talker
  • Conclusion - How to Start a Conversation

Taught by

Dean Mack

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