Ric Phillips

The Art of Small Talk & Winning First Impressions – How to Start Conversations, Build Rapport and Have Relationships That Last

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  • faultcorehas quoted4 years ago
    My definition of “effective communication”: You understand what I was trying to tell you. I understand what you were trying to tell me. No feelings were hurt during the process.
  • rezafaizarahmanhas quoted4 years ago
    Remember to follow the simple formula of the 3 Fs – Field, Facts and Fun.
  • rezafaizarahmanhas quoted4 years ago
    Instead, take a deep breath, go over to the person and ask them an opening question. The active approach of introducing yourself gets more respect than the passive one of just waiting to be noticed. Think of yourself as being a ‘host’ rather than a ‘guest’. Big difference.
  • rezafaizarahmanhas quoted4 years ago
    “Don't knock the weather. If it didn't change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn't start a conversation.” Kin Hubbard – cartoonist, humorist, and journalist (1868 – 1930)
  • rezafaizarahmanhas quoted4 years ago
    Published on November 19, 2014 by Art Markman, Ph.D. in Ulterior Motives
  • rezafaizarahmanhas quoted4 years ago
    Learn the 3Vs of Communication now:

    VERBAL (our words, phrases, grammar, slang etc.)

    VOCAL (our paralanguage: rhythm, speed, volume, intonation etc.)

    VISUAL (body language & gestures, micro-expressions, attire, accessories, environment, etc.)
  • rezafaizarahmanhas quoted4 years ago
    “It’s not what you say, but how you say it.”
  • Elena Dronenkohas quoted5 years ago
    7% through words, 38% by voice tone and 55% by facial expressions. Therefore 93% of this interactive communication was technically non-verbal!
    Even though this wa
  • Elena Dronenkohas quoted5 years ago
    I would like to thank my clients, for without whom I would have not have a business with which to try to better myself
  • boxersfriendhas quoted6 years ago
    Watch this controversial TEDx video on “How To Skip the Small Talk and Connect With Anyone” by Kalina Silverman.
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