1. When speaking to people, look into their eyes.
It makes you look attentive and unbiased.
In virtual meetings, look into the camera pinhole and not their face (will take some time getting used to).
That way, you look straight into their eyes.
2. Asking simple questions with predictable answers makes you instantly likeable.
That’s why, start a first meeting with standard questions.
“Where are you from?”
“What do you do?”
“Who all are in your family?
3. If you want people to agree with you, begin by asking for a small favour that they will say yes to.
It could be anything.
Even something as basic as “Could you please pass me that pen?”
Chances are high they will agree/say yes to what you ask after.
4. To show that you are listening, keep nodding.
It will make them express more.
Ranveer Allahbadia is a master at this.
5. Your last impression is just as important, if not more, than your first impression.People’s memory of an experience is heavily dependent on how it ended.
Make that last impression count.