Whenever someone asks you the inevitable, “And where
are you from?” never, ever, unfairly challenge their
powers of imagination with a one-word answer.
Learn some engaging facts about your hometown
that conversational partners can comment on. Then,
when they say something clever in response to your
bait, they think you’re a great conversationalist.
When asked the inevitable “And what do you do,” you
may think “I’m an economist/an educator/an engineer”
is giving enough information to engender good
conversation. However, to one who is not an economist,
educator, or an engineer, you might as well be saying
“I’m a paleontologist/psychoanalyst/pornographer.”
Flesh it out. Throw out some delicious facts about
your job for new acquaintances to munch on.
Otherwise, they’ll soon excuse themselves, preferring
the snacks back at the cheese tray.
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How To Talk To Anyone by LIEL LOWNDES
Non-FictionIt's not the whole book, I've cutted down the techniques the author wrote in the book. I hope you like it reading as much as I did. Although, I did this for my own good but I guess, a little charity doesn't hurt anyone.
