There are over 7 Billion people in the world. You won’t even experience that many seconds in your lifetime.
And with this smorgasbord of choice for who people can choose to spend time with, today someone will be in a conversation with you. Specifically you. They will ask you questions, learn about you, share the little time they have in conversation with you.
That’s quite an honour.
But take away the romanticised picture we have just painted and it’s still an act of appreciation.
Time is valuable. And it’s being spent on you.
Let that time & interaction feed your self-esteem.
But also utilise these valuable experiences for enriching conversation.
Every conversation has the potential to be memorable, informative, synergetic and life-giving. Be aware of this so that the opportunity for conversation doesn’t evaporate into empty chit-chat.
Make the person appreciate why they chose to speak to you, specifically you.
Let’s talk.
I’ve been chatting on Facebook Messenger with Meta AI. And it was not what I expected.
Try this fun exercise the next time you are helping someone celebrate their birthday.
Even for those trying to do the right thing, practising inclusiveness can feel like a mine field.
How can you spice up your life & your conversation at a time when it is hard to make plans?
Introduce friends in a way that sparks instance conversation and memorable interactions.