4 Ways To Keep A Conversation Going - WikiHow

  1. Face the person and lean forward slightly to show your interest. Face the person and lean forward slightly to show your interest. When you turn towards the person, you indicate that you're focused on them and actively interested in having a conversation. If you're turned away or looking at your phone they might get the impression that you aren't actually paying attention.[7]
    • Additionally, turning your body or your feet away from the person can mean that you're actually ready to leave, rather than invested in spending time talking to them.[8]
    • As the conversation continues, you might want to lean back a little in your chair to show that you're comfortable and relaxed in the person's presence. If you're tense or clinched, it'll seem like you don't want to be there.[9]
    • Pay attention to their body language as well. If they seem tense or distracted, you might ask them about that before you continue the conversation. The best conversations happen when both people are relaxed and engaged.
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