How Do You Make Polite Conversation At A Cocktail Party?
The art of conversation is a skill, and can be learned, practiced and perfected. So don’t be nervous, just be prepared. Step 1 Relax. Step 2 Learn to overcome the obstacles between you and great conversations. Shyness, insecurity, language or speech problems, and nerves can be minimized through study, training or therapy. Step 3 Enrich your store of conversational topics. Current events, movies and books, food and restaurants, music, psychology, and hobbies are all rich sources. Step 4 Practice the art of conversation with people you trust. Try out a new topic, a new manner of speaking, a new interest or improved storytelling on them. Step 5 Accept their criticisms – or praise – and use that, too. Step 6 Read newspapers and magazines; watch new and different television programs; attend more plays, lectures or even classes. Step 7 Jot down what you find interesting about what you learn, people you meet and what you’ve read. Practice talking about those topics. Step 8 Learn some opening
