Unlock the art of curiosity and transform your interactions with new people. Dive into the realm of open-ended questions, active listening, and genuine interest to foster deeper connections and enrich your social experiences.
Invest in strangers with the holy grail of rapport-building techniques
Be curious, not judgmental
- Curiosity is a secret weapon when it comes to meeting new people
- Use these in conversations and admire the delight you bring to a new person
- It’s a skill which can be practiced
Show Excitement with Your Words
Use positive language
- Excitement is curiosity’s very close cousin
- It shows enthusiasm for the other person
- Say words like “wow,” “amazing” or “no way, that’s awesome” with a smile on your face
Have Some Phrases in Your Back Pocket
When interacting with new people, you’ll hit conversational lulls. Use these: “Tell me more,” “Go on,” “I’d be interested in learning more about that,” “What’s that like?”
Make Your Body Curious
When it comes to curiosity, there are certain techniques which demonstrate a desire to learn more
- Lend in closer
- Shift your body forward
- Nod your head emphatically and rhythmically
- Practice a tilt of the head as well when puzzled
- Open your eyes wider to show excitement
- Squint to show confusion
Be Curious, Not Judgmental
If we’re not curious, we’re coming from a place of judgment
- The more curious you are, the more likely you are to have more conversations
- Use positive language
- Show curiosity with your body
- Explore your potential, find a new level of productivity
Ask Open-Ended Questions
As a curious person, you want to use a blend of open and closed-ended questions.
- Try to ask more questions starting with why or how as opposed to what, where, or when. You’ll use positive language and curious body language
Relate Your Story to Theirs
Include them in your responses.
- In your own response, link it to something they have already said.
- Use a phrase like, “as you mentioned, I also…” By weaving them into your responses, you allow for them to jump in and expand on what you are saying.
