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Why Can't I Impress Him/Her With My Talks?

By Super Admin

"Why Can't I Impress Him/Her With My Talks?" Yes, this is a question that may spoil your sleep as you"ve to talk to someone special from the opposite gender. As a universal truth there are a vast difference in the common interests of men and women with very few exceptions. Now, if you are sensible to avoid the topics that may be passionate to you and which will in turn bore your partner to the core you can win his/her positive impression within a single talk.

Powerful Listening

Powerful listening holds the key to become an impressive conversationalist. As you pay full attention to the talks of your partner, you may notice that he/she is interested in topics that may not impress you. But at the same time you may find some interesting conversational threads that may bind both of you. Pull those threads and develop your conversation on that. You can also admit your ignorance in particular topics and ask him/her to explain it to you. This will automatically develop a mutual conversation between you.

Be a face reader

A powerful listener should not be a dumb spectator at all times. At times you"ll have to begin a topic for conversation. Begin with a topic that may interest you. At the same time pay attention to your partner"s facial expressions. If she/he constantly diverts the attention, your topic is definitely boring them. Tactfully change the topic or encourage your partner to involve in the conversation with interesting questions.

Topics to be avoided

Yes, here come the topics that may be totally alien to your partner. Men often have the tendency to talk about stock markets, gadgets, electronic innovations, software developments, automobile innovations and action films that may go above the heads of majority of the fair sex. In same manner women often talk of beauty aids, family problems, latest attires, dreams or aspirations and melodramatic films that may snooze off their male partners. There are some common topics like literary discussions, spirituality and social affairs that may interest only a particular sect of people. Employ the above to methods before you indulge in these topics to match the wavelengths with your partner.

Give time take time…

This is the basic mantra that any partner would love in you irrespective of the gender. No one wants themselves to be a chatterbox or a mute spectator. Once your partner talks to you, give time to him/her to finish the conversation. Now, you can also take time to talk about your favourite subject. The conversation can be serious or humorous depending on the situation that you are in. Never crack jokes if you are in a serious atmosphere and in a same manner never show off your intelligence if everyone is in a holiday mood.

Conversation is an art. Let these tips bring out the real conversationalist in you.

Story first published: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 10:51 [IST]