HOW TO BE A DELIGHTFUL CONVERSATIONALIST

HOW TO BE A DELIGHTFUL CONVERSATIONALIST 

To be an interesting conversationalist one must be well-read, well-informed about diverse issues that affect humanity and must have a perspective of one's own on the same. Creativity is at the heart of a lively conversation and a sense of humour to boot. Witticism enlivens discussion as does serious reflection dive deep into the inner recesses of a subject. The combination of gravity and levity spices up conversation and keeps it going without boring participants. The essence then is to equip oneself with a modicum of data on diverse topics to be able to hold one's own in conversation. Else it becomes frivolous chitchat or an exercise in one-sided talk and one-sided nodding or passive listening. That kills conversation and renders social interaction sterile. To top it all, however, one must also learn the art of speaking to the best of one's ability. Godspeed then unto a delightful discussion and spare us those boring dives into routine domestic talk.

Written by Sugata Bose