Be genuinely interested in others from "summary" of How to Talk to Anyone (summary) by Leil Lowndes
To truly connect with others, you must show a genuine interest in them. This means demonstrating a curiosity about their lives, thoughts, and feelings. When you engage with someone in this way, it shows that you value them as a person and are willing to invest time and energy into getting to know them better. People can sense when you are being insincere or only pretending to be interested, so it is important to approach conversations with authenticity and a true desire to learn more about the other person. One way to demonstrate genuine interest is by asking open-ended questions that encourage the other person to share more about themselves. These questions can be simple, such as "What do you enjoy doing in your free time?" or "Tell me about your experience with that hobby." By giving the other person an opportunity to talk about themselves, ...
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