have you ever been in an elevator only
to realize you have nothing to say when
your boss steps in before you
hyperventilate even thinking about it
take into consideration these tips to
become more conversational most
opportunities spark from conversation
it's a free investment you'll be
recognized for taking the time to chat
with that person and a study from the
University of Michigan showed that
social interactions boost
problem-solving skills by forcing you to
read people's minds and take their
perspective first look for someone
approachable start with a smile and
introduction this puts everyone of these
communications expert Carol Fleming says
to remember the acronym our anchor find
something you have in common this can be
something you've experienced or
something you're both experiencing in
that moment reveal say something about
yourself that relates to your anchor
topic creating trust and providing
something for them to respond to
encouraged this is your time to ask a
question pumping them to respond keep
your questions open-ended this allows
for a more in-depth conversation if
you're stumped for a topic stick the
easy ones like their job hobbies and
family but always remember stay away
from controversial topics like politics
a compliment works well too just be sure
to transition the conversation afterward
some people don't know how to handle
them using the person's name and
conversation will also yield good
results people appreciate the special
attention and remember to listen people
love to talk about themselves restate
what you hear to show you are
listen now is not the time to be shy get
in that elevator smile and make small
talk