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CORNELL METHOD FOR VIDEO 1

10 ways to have better conversation

Don’t multitask Be present at the moment and not to think

about something else when having a
conversation with someone.
Don’t pontificate State an opinion without having an
argument or pushback. Enter a conversation
where you can actually learn something.
Setting aside one’s self Setting aside personal opinion to make sure
the conversation to become less vulnerable.
Use open-ended questions To start questions with Who, What, Where,
When and How. Let the other person to
describe or answer the question. This will
get an interesting respond from the other
person.
To go with the flow Thoughts will come to mind and leave at the
same time
Say the truth To tell the truth. If you don’t like it, tell the
other person that you don’t like it. This is to
make sure the other person to be more
careful.
Don’t equate your experience with the other All experiences are different and individual.
person If it is not about you in the conversation, do
not take the moment away from someone
else.
Try not to repeat yourself The conversation will get boring when we
keep on rephrasing the conversation.
Stay out of the weeds People don’t really pay attention to the
years, the names, the details. People only
care about you at the end of the day.
 To listen To not get distracted and to focus what the
other person is trying to say. Paying
attention is really important to have a good
conversation.

Conclusion:-

Effective conversation leads us to better understanding and helps us to learn something new.