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Although the ability to talk with others comes naturally to some, it is a skill that most of us must develop. With a little 1 even shy people can learn to feel comfortable speaking with anyone.
Speak2and listen more. People love to speak about themselves. In social situations, be sure3others about their interests, work, opinions, etc. This will take the focus away from you. A side benefit of it is that you will be viewed as a great conversationalist(健谈的人), though you've said little or 4!
Develop your sense of humor. Begin taking notes of the things 5make you laugh. Pay attention to what others find humorous. You don't have to be a great storyteller in order to make others laugh. As a side benefit, it lets your listeners6you don't take yourself too seriously.
Know about present events. Even with limited time, you can have a knowledge of 7happening in the world. Pay for a weekly news magazine or8 read the heading(标题) of a daily paper. You can even catch the news online these days.
Keep your own opinions short. No one is9in hearing you talk too much about your own ideas or achievements. Being brief(简洁的) goes a long way in social situations.
In sum(总之),10a good listener is half the battle. Having fresh information to share it with a sense of humor is the other.
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