How to skip small talk and connect with ANYONE! 3 EASY TIPS

Here's a burden that many of us have faced in our life; you've just met someone new and don't know exactly what to say. So it goes like this:
"Hi."
"Hey."
"How are you?"
"Good. You?
"Oh I'm fine."
"What's new?"
"Nothing. You?"
"Nothing."

The end. The conversation hits a wall and neither you nor them are interested in anything more.

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Skip the small talk! Connect with ANYONE using these 3 EASY TIPS!

Tip #1. Ask a really personal question

Don't be afraid! You've got absolutely nothing to lose and you will be surprised how much people will share if you just ask.
"Where do you see yourself ten years from now?"
"What is it that you are most passionate about?"
"What is your dream/goal in life?
This will certainly cut any small talk and also build a closeness between you both. They've just shared something extremely personal and therefore opened a window for you to see who this person really is. It could spark conversations of greater depth and captivation. So go ahead and start by asking a really personal question!

Tip #2 Find something you have in common

Conversation just flows like a river once you start chatting about anything you have in common with the other person. People tend to befriend those similar to themselves. So find the things you share, the "me-too's." Express your interests! You will literally feel the chemistry building!

Tip #3 Listen!

The single most important thing when building a conversation is to listen to what they are saying. Reaaalllyy listen. Be wholeheartedly present and make eye contact. It's the easiest way to build a strong connection in any conversation and the other person will feel that you are genuinely interested in their words.

And that's it! Skip the small talk! Use the 3 super easy tips! Go out there right now and build a connection with ANYONE!

Thanks for reading! Please follow me at @remain.ambitious I will be posting more helpful tips in the future!