10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation

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 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation


In this Ted Talk, radio host Celeste Headlee explains how to improve your conversations in 10 easy steps. These steps are truly eyeopening, and hopefully the people who watch this video (including me) actually implement these steps into their own conversations. There were a couple of steps in this video that really stood out to me:

Go with the flow: I feel that I am guilty of this sometimes. An idea will pop into my head, and I really do not want to let go of it. This doesn't work in a conversation, as when you keep that idea in mind, you loose your focus on the person talking. This completely disrupts the flow of the conversation. It's important to know that it is okay to let go of that thought in order to preserve the conversation. 
Don't equate your experiences with theirs: This one has always been a pet peeve of mine. I don't like when I hear talking about something their struggling with or a problem that they have, and then another person automatically compares it to their problem. When someone is talking about their struggles/problems, another person should just listen.
Listen: As Headlee sad, this is one of the most important steps, and I completely agree. I feel that everyone has been guilty of this at one point or another, especially when you want to get a point out. However, you have to take a step back, and stop just thinking about yourself.If we don't listen to each other, it is just a one-sided conversation. If we can listen to each other, then more intellectual and thoughtful conversations will evolve, where you can come out of a conversation having a better understanding of another person.


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  1. Jayden JohnsonFebruary 4, 2021 at 8:34 AM

    I really relate to your blog and understanding the conversation the way I do

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