The Connection Magazine The Connection Magazine Spring 2018 | Página 10

SCIENCE OF GREAT CONVERSATION
The Science Of Great Conversation
BY: VANESSA VAN EDWARDS, AUTHOR OF CAPTIVATE
YOU’RE GOING to a party, networking event or cocktail
hour to meet new contacts and make connections. However,
you always have a problem figuring out how to approach
people, no matter what the situation.
Thankfully, there are skills you can hone and then use in
social or business settings. They may be verbal or nonverbal,
and easy to grasp or require a little practice. I want to explore
the science of great conversation with you.
How can you make dazzling conversation with anyone
you meet? There is both an art and a science to effective
communication.
1. Be Anti-Boring
Everyone starts off conversations the same way. They
say, “What do you do?” or “Where are you from?” Instead, ask
someone, “W