Most people love talking about themselves. Use this fact to your advantage. Once someone takes your cue and starts sharing a story, make sure you are aware of how you’re responding to that person through your facial expressions, gestures, body language, and other nonverbal signals. Listen for little details you can call back to later. Since there is always at least one exciting thing in any story, focus on that high point and don’t be afraid to show that you’re engaged.
