Tag Archives: conversation


Good Conversation:
“We don’t talk much anymore.”

Posted on Friday, November 2, 2012 by Alison

Good conversation has an edge. It opens your eyes to something, stirs your imagination, reverberates in your mind later in the day. Your mind has been sparked. What if you start worrying that the other person will get angry or … Continue reading →

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“I hate small talk. It’s such a waste of time.”

Posted on Monday, June 25, 2012 by Alison

  Endless chitchat about mindless subjects can drive anybody crazy. When people carry on without allowing others to engage in the conversation, they are missing the point of small talk. Appropriate small talk should feel like a dance not like … Continue reading →

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“I can’t stand it when people talk over me.”

Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 by Alison

When you deal with someone who interrupts a lot, you need to learn how to keep talking anyway, without being angry, sullen, or hurt. Or you can say, “Wait! wait! I’m not done…” and then continue with your story. There’s … Continue reading →

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