Skills of a good conversationalist

Practice the skills of a good conversationalist.

• Is your voice always monotone or do you speak enthusiastically?
• Are you self centered or other oriented?
• Do you try to dominate conversations?
• Do you talk too much, over explain or lecture others?
• Are you a complainer?
• Do you talk to people about things they're interested in?
• Do you smile, laugh easily, and respond to others genuinely?
• Can you discuss subjects besides your job or your home life?
• Do you get to the point quickly or do you go into excruciating detail?
• Are you open, candid, direct and friendly?
• Do you have good eye contact?
• Are you and active or sympathetic listener?
• Do you ask others open-ended questions that draw them out?
• Do you ask others about how they feel about a subject?