on conversations
How to have great conversations? (see here for a review) One simple trick is to be a good listener. The intention of self-expression roots deeply in our humanity. So viewing this from the other side: the more you listen, the more the other will feel seen––even, sometimes what you’ll be doing is simply repeating the last few words of what they’d said. ‘Mute’ is the technique though, but not an omnipotent solution....