Summary

Here's a quick summary of the key points to keep in mind when making conversation:

• Focus on learning about the other person: what interesting experiences have they had in their past? What are they passionate about and why? ...
• Start by introducing yourself and asking a question that prompts a story
• Ask follow-up questions to go deep on a topic
• Ask questions that elicit stories or reflections ("What was it like to ...?")
• Answer questions by sharing stories or reflections
• Highlight commonalities between you and your conversation partner