When we start a conversation, whether we are meeting someone for the first time, or getting reacquainted with someone we already know or have met before, we usually start with small talk. It’s a practical, easy way to break the ice and it makes communication more comfortable. Once we break through the initial chatter, it can get boring fast. This is where switching to an intelligent conversation is the goal of really getting to learn about someone, their interests, while making a good impression of yourself on them and others. A good first impression and greeting are important, but what
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