99. Be interested in other people’s stories. Ask them questions. Listen carefully. Ask some more.
98. Remember. How sexy is it to remember other people’s stories, names, ideas, hobbies. There are two benefits.You’ll impress the people you met the next time you meet them. (“Wow, he actually remembered everything I said!”
97. Expand your mental library. Read a lot and make it diverse.
96.Sharpen your sense of humor.
95.Come up with a few conversation starters.
94.Ask. Ask what do you study/do/what is your hobby and then tell: “Wow, honestly, I don’t know the first thing about that. Can you tell me a bit more?” Have your new friend talk about what he does and listen carefully. Admit that you don’t know anything and let him or her shine. And listen.
93.Refresh your stories time after time.
92.Don’t try to fill every second with the conversation. Smile. Take a deep breath. Watch around. Take a sip of your drink. Say: “It was so nice to meet you. See you around.” Give your new friend space and freedom.
91.Smile. Look people in the eyes. Shake hands firmly. When people say their name repeat after them, so that you can remember. Put your phone aside. Say: “Thank you.” Say: “It was nice to talk to you.” Smile.
90.Make Fun of Yourself