What makes someone interesting to talk to?

What makes someone interesting to talk to?

People love to talk about themselves and there are a dearth of good listeners. Let the other person talk. Be positive;confident; if you're not that socially adept, this is as straightforward as it gets.

Why struggle to guess what most people might find generically interesting?

Ask people what they've been up to or what their hobbies are. Then talk about that. You're now 80% of the way there.

If you know about the subject the similarity will bond you.

If you don't, ask them to explain and be a great listener as they talk about something they love. You don't just trot into a job interview and say whatever's on your mind.

Always have three good stories on hand that reliably entertain, inform or engage.People are generally more interested in stories about people rather than things.

Drama, gossip and reality TV are successful for a reason. We all find human behavior fascinating.

On the other hand, most people don't want to hear about the features on your new iPhone. Don't Forget Charisma

It's not all about the words. Some people are engaging but if what they said was transcribed, it would be unimpressive.

When you're speaking emotionally, the words only account for 7% of what get conveyed. Seven percent.

Voice tone and body language are far more important.Laugh. Smile. Be passionate. Gesture. Modulate your voice. Don't just sweat the words. Why do people find musicians so captivating? The music and the crowd stimulates emotions - and we viscerally associate those with the band. And Most Importantly: Live An Interesting Life

Remember the theme of Don Quixote: If you want to be a knight, act like a knight.

If you don't read, watch and think about generic things, generic things are less likely to come out of your mouth.

This doesn't need to be expensive or difficult. Hang out more often with the most interesting people you know. The friends you spend time with dramatically affect your behavior - whether you like it or not.best way to improve particular qualities in yourself is to spend time with people who are already like that.

The best and most reliable way to appear interesting is to live an interesting life.

And to pursue that ends up being far more rewarding than merely making a good impression on others. They are casual, calm, open minded, willing to debate and discuss, lighthearted, do not get easily offended, are themselves banterous and say what they want How they look… How they carry themselves and talk. Overall, what they have going on (job, money, talent, etc.) When you have something fun to talk about. Something that either you both can have in common that you both can talk abou whenever or learning something totally new and discussing that.

They are casual, calm, open minded, willing to debate and discuss, lighthearted, do not get easily offended, are themselves banterous and say what they want

How they look… How they carry themselves and talk. Overall, what they have going on (job, money, talent, etc.)

When you have something fun to talk about. Something that either you both can have in common that you both can talk abou whenever or learning something totally new and discussing that.