Updated Jan 06, 2024 9:53:52am

Jan 06, 2024 9:53:52am

Solon Papageorgiou shared a link.

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=1d8mLCULOqs&si=9efenFDKgGBpZp0_

Updated Jan 06, 2024 9:45:49am

Jan 06, 2024 9:45:49am

Excellent advice for relating

Unless you choose a monastic existence tucked away on some remote mountain, you’ll spend a significant slice of time interacting with your fellow human beings. As a result, learning how to relate well with others can make your path to a better life much smoother.

When you first meet a stranger, let them know you’ll remember their name. Making someone feel seen and heard is one of the greatest – and cheapest – gifts you can bestow. A simple way to do this is to include their name in your reply after they’ve introduced themselves. You could frame this as, “Nice to meet you, John,” or, “Hi, Maria.”

Conversely, when meeting someone for a second or third time, be gracious and introduce yourself to them again. A straightforward “Hi Anna, Kevin Kelly” is often all that’s needed.

To be an exceptional conversationalist, focus on listening – to the subtext just as much as the words themselves. Talk less than you feel tempted to. That’s usually the right amount.

Jan 06, 2024 9:39:07am

In conclusion: if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

It’s not enough to read about these skills and use them once or twice. The key to really transforming your relationship is to practice these strategies so much that they become as natural to you as the negative patterns once were. This is called overlearning. After all, you’ve had years to practice negative communication patterns. Breaking them will also take lots of practice.