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					<description><![CDATA[Ever started a conversation, only to have it dry up like water in a hot desert? I&#8217;m sure you have many times if you&#8217;re shy like the old me. In a group, you&#8217;re seen as quiet, but one-on-one it is awkward when you run out of things to say. Is the solution to come up <!-- more-link -->[&#8230;] <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/conversation-topics" class="more more-link">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="dropcap">E</span>ver started a conversation, only to have it dry up like water in a hot desert? I&#8217;m sure you have many times if you&#8217;re shy like the old me. In a group, you&#8217;re seen as quiet, but one-on-one it is awkward when you run out of things to say. Is the solution to come up with good conversation topics?</p>
<p>A well-oiled list of conversation topics ready to roll out is only one part of what matters to have a good conversation &#8211; it isn&#8217;t your complete solution to make friends and influence people.<span id="more-733"></span> You can have fun talking about paper to a friend because good conversation is more than topics. Work on listening, positive body language, and your personality seen below (as well as other skills not listed):</p>
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<caption>Three categories (of many) with their qualities that make for good conversation</caption>
<tr>
<th>Body Language</th>
<th>Listening</th>
<th>Personality</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Space</td>
<td>Acknowledgments</td>
<td>Humor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Positioning</td>
<td>Attention</td>
<td>Humility</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Movement</td>
<td>Values</td>
<td>Acting</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eye contact</td>
<td>Reading eyes</td>
<td>Playfulness</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gestures</td>
<td>Reading gestures</td>
<td>Energy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vocalics</td>
<td>Vocal observation</td>
<td>Agreeableness</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dress</td>
<td>Paraphrasing</td>
<td>Creativity</td>
</tr>
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<td>Health</td>
<td>Clarification</td>
<td>Intelligence</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hygiene</td>
<td>Empathy</td>
<td>Maturity</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Posture</td>
<td>Mirroring</td>
<td>Beliefs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Touch</td>
<td>Support</td>
<td>Temperament</td>
</tr>
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<td>Culture</td>
<td>Silence</td>
<td>Openness</td>
</tr>
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<p>Use the conversation subjects you&#8217;re about to discover with other <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/topic/conversation-skills">conversation skills</a> for the best results! If you&#8217;re over the standard enquirying about someone&#8217;s weekend, commenting on the weather, and asking “How are you?”, here&#8217;s my top list of conversation topics to keep a good conversation going. Some are deep, some are light, and all are real topics you can use that help you come up with your own.</p>
<h3>Business Conversation Topics</h3>
<p>1. Current News Stories</p>
<p>Eye the latest news stories relating to your industry. Signup to an <a href="http://www.transitionblog.com/google-reader-alternatives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSS reader</a>, visit your industry&#8217;s best blogs, then add their RSS feed to your reader. You instantly get updated with new articles and can scan topics useful for conversation.</p>
<p>In your RSS reader, you can even setup separate categories to easily monitor sites covering fun topics, international issues (amazing tip for when you&#8217;re about to travel overseas!), and client industry news. When it comes to talking about these topics, you impress people as an expert if you reference where the news came from.</p>
<p>2. The Economy</p>
<p>The economy affects business, for good or for bad. Professionals often discuss how the economy is affecting their company. Be careful not to turn the conversation to personal finance; discussing your own money is crude. Read up on stock markets, interest rates, and other factual information. </p>
<p>3. Ask for Advice</p>
<p>Anything from “Can you show me how to use the photocopier?” to “Can you give me some tips on managing the finance department?” gives a co-worker pride. Few resist the call for help. Show you genuinely appreciate their advice by listening, nodding, and thanking. Conversation will flow.</p>
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<p>4. Industry Trends</p>
<p>Has your company changed something it does? Companies update their technology, modify a policy, or introduce new fun days at work (well, the lucky ones do). Discuss the pros and cons &#8211; comparing to other businesses, e.g. “I don&#8217;t like our new company policy on food at desks. What&#8217;s your opinion?” &#8220;What do you think of parallax web design?&#8221; &#8220;I developed an app for the new Mozilla platform the other day. It&#8217;s surprisingly simple.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote class="alignright" style="width: 30%;">Few resist the call for help.</blockquote>
<p>5. Professional Development</p>
<p>Those who want to develop themselves may read books and attend events to help get ahead. Asking “What are the most influential business/motivational books you&#8217;ve ever read?” could lead into a discussion of self-help, famous motivational speakers, and cool habits to develop.</p>
<p>6. Personal History and Goals</p>
<p>It&#8217;s the past and present of one&#8217;s life. If you want to know someone outside the business setting, ask “How did you get started in the industry?” You learn more about people this way, and get to discussing ambitions, goals, and the person&#8217;s past. Prepare to share your story. Giving is as important as taking to keep a good conversation going.</p>
<h3>Dinner Conversation Topics</h3>
<p>7. The Latest Movies or Books</p>
<p>Nearly everybody watches movies, is into a TV show, or reads books. Ask people for their favorite and what they&#8217;re currently into. If you haven&#8217;t seen the movie or read the book they mention, ask about it with interest!</p>
<p>8. Travel</p>
<p>Whether you talk to a world traveler or someone who doesn&#8217;t have a passport, everyone loves traveling. Ask about their most memorable holiday, compare where you&#8217;ve been, tell a funny experience with foreigners, or share where you&#8217;d like to go.</p>
<p>9. The Pros/Cons of Their Jobs</p>
<p>Most people can talk about their jobs for hours. Some may tell you how wonderful their current workplace. Even if someone hates their job, they&#8217;re usually happy to let off steam about their annoying boss. Start with “What do you like most about your job?” or “How did you get into it?”</p>
<p>When sharing stuff about your job, describe it in a way the person will understand by relating it to their experience. &#8220;When I get a call from XYZ supplier, I know it&#8217;s not going to be good. They&#8217;re like a grumpy customer you see that you want to avoid.&#8221;</p>
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<p>10. &#8220;If the world was about to end&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p>A question like “What would you do if the world was going to end in 24 hours?” can bring up some interesting answers. Try it with a large group of people. A less morbid example is: “If you could do anything you wanted for one day, with no consequences, what would you do?”</p>
<p>11. The Celebrity Guest List</p>
<p>A classic question: “If you could invite anyone, alive or dead, to your dinner party, who would it be and why?” This leads to discussions about various people in the public eye; great if you don&#8217;t have any mutual friends or interests&#8230;yet!</p>
<p>12. Food!</p>
<p>At a dinner party, food is on everyone&#8217;s mind. Ask what recipes people like to cook, which cuisines they&#8217;ve tried, and what restaurants they recommend. Just don&#8217;t unfavorably compare the host&#8217;s dinner to something else! It&#8217;s <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/89-social-etiquette-rules">good social etiquette</a>.</p>
<p>13. The Olden Days&#8230;</p>
<p>Share games you use to play as kids, which TV shows you liked, and the adventures you had. It&#8217;s great conversation fuel for people over 20 years old. If someone is hesitant to participate, they may have had a bad childhood so don&#8217;t force their input. You can also discuss how different things are now from when you were a child, e.g. “Imagine what it would have been like if we&#8217;d all had cell phones! When my mom wanted to find me, she&#8217;d&#8230;”</p>
<h3>Funny Conversation Topics</h3>
<p>14. Embarrassing Stories</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re with a group of friends, sharing embarrassing stories can cause a lot of laughs. You can compare moments of embarrassment in public, drunken blunders, or dating encounters that went wrong. You can also share stories you&#8217;ve heard from other people.</p>
<p>15. The People Around You</p>
<p>Look at the people walking by (great if you&#8217;re in public) and try guessing facts about them. You can even say that the person with the most interesting interpretation “wins”, e.g. “Look at that guy run! He&#8217;s just remembered his girlfriend left her hair clip on his bed, and his wife&#8217;s nearly home!” “I think he left the waffle iron on. Everyone loves waffles.”</p>
<p>16. Crazy Comments by Kids</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re with a group of friends who have kids (or you&#8217;re all teachers), exchange stories about the funny things your kids say and do. There&#8217;s probably always something weird, funny, or scarily smart to share. </p>
<p>17. Worst Dates</p>
<p>Ask your friends about the worst date they&#8217;ve ever been on. Make sure you have a couple of funny stories of your own to share (without naming anyone). For more ideas, think of awkward situations to be in, but are now funny. These are great to talk about.</p>
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<p>18. &#8220;What kind of old person would you like to be?&#8221;</p>
<p>An interesting question, bound to bring a smile to people&#8217;s faces (it&#8217;s unexpected). Although many won&#8217;t have thought about it before, they&#8217;re sure to have an opinion.</p>
<p>19. Jokes</p>
<p>Yes, you can sit around exchanging the funniest jokes you&#8217;ve heard. If you&#8217;re into comedy, you can discuss the best comedies or stand-up comedians you&#8217;ve seen. Try to learn a couple of their jokes to share.</p>
<p>20. Weird Comparisons</p>
<p>For example – “If you were any animal, which animal would you be?” It sounds childish, but can work with anyone. Get people to explain their choice. In a big group of friends, your friends can tell you which animal you&#8217;d be, before switching to the next person. </p>
<p>21. Truth and Lies</p>
<p>More of an ice-breaking game. The idea is that everyone gives three statements about themselves – one is true, and two are lies. The other people have to work out which is true. The more interesting or funny the statements, the better. </p>
<h3>Conversation Topics for Dates</h3>
<p>22. Their Goals and Dreams</p>
<p>Many people enjoy talking about themselves. Try questions like “What job would you really love to do?”  to let your date open up. If you get your date opening up about their dreams and ambitions, while being encouraging and supportive, they will feel relaxed around you and value you as a great listener. </p>
<p>23. The Movie You Just Saw</p>
<p>Works after a cinema date or DVD. Ask what they thought of the movie, compare to similar movies, and ask what kind of movies they normally like.</p>
<p>24. All-time Favorites</p>
<p>“What&#8217;s your all-time favorite movie/song/book/food?” This gets your date to open up and feel you are interested. It can also lead to suggestions of follow up dates, e.g. “What, you haven&#8217;t seen Grease? I&#8217;ll have to show it to you sometime!” </p>
<p>25. Funny Things</p>
<p>Laughter is a sign things are going well (unless it&#8217;s at you&#8230; even then). Try “What kinds of things really make you laugh?” to find out more and turn the topic to funny things. Goofy questions like “Which creature would you most like to be for the day?” can break the ice with some dates.</p>
<p>26. Passions</p>
<p>“What are you really passionate about?” When people discuss their passions, you see who they really are. This gives you a good idea about your date. They will also be impressed when you talk about your own passions, as this is something you talk about easily that lights you up in an attractive way.</p>
<p>27. Travel Bucket List</p>
<p>“Which five places do you most want to visit?” Great for travelers. Comparing places you&#8217;ve been and want to go can spark a lot of conversation, and travel stories can be very attractive – especially if you&#8217;ve done something fascinating and you&#8217;re a good storyteller.</p>
<p>28. What You&#8217;re Looking For</p>
<p>Be careful with this one. If you can charmingly ask your date to describe what they&#8217;re looking for in a man/woman, it can go one of two ways. You might realize they&#8217;re not right for you, or you might get an insight into what to do. This can also lead to funny stories about bad dates.</p>
<p>Dating tip: This is a time to get to know each other, but it&#8217;s best to avoid controversial topics where you might disagree. Keep topics light and fun, but throw some unusual questions in there, as many dates involve the same questions over and over. Take things they mention about their lives and expand on them, e.g. “Oh, you mentioned you went to school in Chicago – what did you study?” This could lead to a discussion about universities, the subject is particular, or the city. Relate their experiences back to yourself, but remember this isn&#8217;t all about you looking interesting – people like to feel valued. Be interested in your date&#8217;s passions, hobbies, and experiences.</p>
<h3>Conversation Topics with Women</h3>
<p>29. Hobbies</p>
<p>Ask a woman what her hobbies are to get a better idea of good conversation topics. Let her tell you about a hobby she&#8217;s really into, and ask questions about it.</p>
<p>30. Advice</p>
<p>Many women love giving advice and solving problems, although spilling your problems is better on a potential friend rather than a date. Mention an interesting problem a friend has been having – nothing too serious. Annoying bosses, co-workers, or dating disasters are good topics.</p>
<p>31. Hopes and Aspirations</p>
<p>A lot of women have big ambitions these days, and sharing them with supportive friends can make them feel great. Ask your female friends where she sees herself in five years time, or what her ideal life would look like.</p>
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<p>32. Cooking</p>
<p>It sounds sexist, a lot of women genuinely love cooking. If you find a woman who does, talk about recipes, chefs, and her favorite things to make at home. Then get her to cook for me!</p>
<p>33. Men</p>
<p>Revolutionary fact: women love to gossip about men – comparing good and bad experiences, lusting after attractive men, and generally talking about them. You can start with a celebrity example “Would you rather be stuck on a dessert island with Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt?” or, for extra giggles, people you both know.</p>
<p>34. Gossip</p>
<p>It&#8217;s no secret many women love to gossip – usually about people they know, either at work or socially. It isn&#8217;t very nice, but “Have you heard that Sandra from finance is pregnant?” (use actual gossip, don&#8217;t invent stories) can start a very excited conversation. Gossip can be fine as long as you don&#8217;t talk poorly of people.</p>
<p>35. Spirituality</p>
<p>Many women are in touch with their intuitive &#8220;spiritual side&#8221;, and like to discuss alternative therapies, meditation, dreams, and their soul. It&#8217;s hard to broach the topic if you don&#8217;t know the woman well. Try playfully asking “Ever had a dream that actually happened?” or “Have you tried yoga?” to enter the waters.</p>
<h3>Conversation Topics with Men</h3>
<p>36. Movies and Entertainment</p>
<p>For men who enjoy movies and TV, discuss which movies they&#8217;ve seen lately, their favorite movie of all time, the best action scene etc. These conversations can go on for a while.</p>
<p>37. Technology</p>
<p>Gadgets and the latest developments, e.g. “Have you seen those <a href="http://www.google.com/glass/start/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google glasses</a>?” Share opinions, compare crazy inventions you&#8217;ve heard of, and come up with ideas somebody should invent.</p>
<p>38. Recent Sports Matches</p>
<p>Most of us men love sports. “Did you see the game last night?” is a typical conversation opener. At least understand the sport to join in!</p>
<p>39. Dream Teams</p>
<p>Does your office have a fantasy football league? It&#8217;s fun to discuss your dream sports team, comparing which players you&#8217;d recruit. You could also do this with movies or concerts – who&#8217;d be the actors in your dream movie?</p>
<p>40. Women</p>
<p>We usually don&#8217;t gossip about women like women do about men. Some men compare women they find attractive. A conversation can go along the lines of “Would you?” for various celebrity or known women.</p>
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<p>41. Health and Fitness</p>
<p>From the wealth of men&#8217;s magazines, it&#8217;s clear men prioritize health and fitness. Chat about workout techniques, which gyms are good, what food to eat or avoid. Some guys might not be comfortable discussing it, but if you openly ask their advice they might be happy to.</p>
<h3>Deep and Meaningful Conversation Topics</h3>
<p>42. The Meaning of Life</p>
<p>Most people have thought about it at some point. Start with “Why are we here (in this existence)?” or “Are we here for a reason, or did we just happen?” A gateway into debating God, destiny, and free will.</p>
<p>43. Subjective Experience</p>
<p>“Is there an objective reality?” Topics ranging from visual illusions to widely different opinions on the same thing can open the topic of how everybody&#8217;s reality is constructed from their brains, and therefore different. How do you know the colors you see are the same that everyone else sees?</p>
<p>44. Contribution to Society</p>
<p>Doing good deeds is increasingly popular, yet we&#8217;re aware of our society&#8217;s impact on the environment and poorer countries. Discuss what you do to make the world a better place, or how you could improve your contribution and minimize your impact.</p>
<p>45. Politics</p>
<p>Although arguments can arise, a healthy political debate is a good thinking exercise. Discuss various points and current political events, as well as the very concept of democracy – “Do the masses really know what&#8217;s good for them?” </p>
<p>46. Life on Other Planets</p>
<p>“Do aliens exist? Are they already here? What would they think of us as a race?” Think about what life might be like in the future if humanity were to spread to the stars. This can bring up a lot of interesting ideas.</p>
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<p>47. Human Nature</p>
<p>What is human nature? Are we born with our personalities or do we develop them from our upbringing? Share examples of how you think your environment shaped your being, think about twins who are different, and debate whether human nature is intrinsically good or bad.</p>
<h3>Other Rules and Tips to Come Up With Your Own Conversation Topics</h3>
<p>48. Talk About the Person</p>
<p>On any topic you can ask someone&#8217;s opinion or experience.</p>
<p>49. Find That Hot Experience</p>
<p>We usually have something hot in our life at any moment that we&#8217;d love to share. Find out what is hot for the person by asking, &#8220;What&#8217;s big in your life at the moment?&#8221; (Thanks to <a href="http://www.dongabor.com/"target="_blank">Don Gabor</a> for this question.)</p>
<p>50. List 10 Topics You Love</p>
<p>Then think about how you can talk about them. This prepares you to take a conversation down many routes. Make these topics as diverse as possible so you can connect with a variety of people. Saying you love &#8220;League of Legends&#8221;, &#8220;Skyrim&#8221;, and &#8220;Battlefield 4&#8221; won&#8217;t do. You&#8217;ll only keep a conversation going in this case if someone else (like me!) loves video games.</p>
<p>51. Avoid Edgy Topics</p>
<p>Skip topics like health ailments, family problems, and money. You can talk about these but it&#8217;s just risky for most people. By all means, if you&#8217;re confident experiment with these topics. Because they are edgy, they may get certain people yapping away.</p>
<p>52. Conversation Starters</p>
<p>Review my list of <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/101-conversation-starters">101 conversation starters</a> for great ideas to get talking with people you don&#8217;t know.</p>
<p>All conversation topics are like herbs in a recipe. If you only use herbs or concern yourself with what to say, the end result will be weird. When used with other ingredients, they&#8217;re an essential part of the whole.</p>
<p>As you get better with all your conversation skills, you only need one or two topics to get going as the conversation carries itself through a variety of topics you could not conceive earlier. The effortless discussion may come from a weird fact, a story, or someone&#8217;s opinion about the initial topic. These are the best conversation topics.</p>
<p><em>For everything you need to develop people skills for a great life, even if you&#8217;re shy, I suggest you get my <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/bigtalk/">Big Talk course</a>.</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:50:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I spend 15 minutes a day reading other people&#8217;s blogs and websites mostly for social skills resources. I then recommend these on Twitter and Facebook. Over the past year I&#8217;ve collected some great social skills resources I&#8217;d like to share with you now. Some are from friends of mine, myself, and just others who&#8217;ve given <!-- more-link -->[&#8230;] <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/social-skills-resources" class="more more-link">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="dropcap">I</span> spend 15 minutes a day reading other people&#8217;s blogs and websites mostly for social skills resources. I then recommend these on <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/twitter">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/twitter">Facebook</a>.</p>
<p>Over the past year I&#8217;ve collected some great social skills resources I&#8217;d like to share with you now. Some are from friends of mine, myself, and just others who&#8217;ve given good insight into a topic.</p>
<p>From improving your social skills, overcoming anxiety, and starting a conversation, all the way to ongoing conversation, being charismatic, and making people laugh, here are some great resources I recommend you read even if they take you a while to get through<span id="more-232"></span> (each of these great resources will open in a new window so you keep track of this page):</p>
<h3>1. How to Improve Your Social Skills: 8 Tips from the Last 2500 Years</h3>
<figure id="attachment_706" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/11/15/how-to-improve-your-social-skills-8-tips-from-the-last-2500-years/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/PositivityBlog.jpg.jpg" alt="PositivityBlog.com" width="600" height="255" class=" size-full wp-image-706" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/PositivityBlog.jpg.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/PositivityBlog.jpg-300x128.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/PositivityBlog.jpg-460x196.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/PositivityBlog.jpg-220x94.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/PositivityBlog.jpg-160x68.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>Henrik Edberg has some good social skills insight to share. A lot of what he discusses builds on from Dale Carnegie&#8217;s <em><a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/review-of-how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people-by-dale-carnegie" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Win Friends and Influence People</a></em>. Read some of his other posts on communication and socializing if you have the time.</p>
<h3>2. The Only &#8220;Cure&#8221; for Social Anxiety Disorder and Achieving Social Freedom</h3>
<p>If you&#8217;ve suffered from social anxiety disorder having tried to treat it for years, it is maintaining your problem. Your infatuation with anxiety and curing it go hand-in-hand. I&#8217;ve written all you need to <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/social-anxiety-disorder-cure" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&#8220;cure&#8221; your social anxiety disorder here</a>.</p>
<h3>3. 101 Conversation Starters People Love</h3>
<p>A goldmine from none other than yours truly. Get all the <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/101-conversation-starters" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">conversation starters</a> you could ever need with anyone.</p>
<h3>4. 40 Ways to Make a Good First Impression</h3>
<p>According to research, if someone judges you as “attractive”, “friendly”, and “open” within 100 milliseconds, they&#8217;re likely to think you&#8217;re all that by the end of the conversation. In this killer article of mine, you&#8217;re given 40 tips on body language, conversation techniques, and mind strategies to quickly and permanently impress people. Get all the <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/40-ways-to-make-a-good-first-impression" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ways to make a good first impression</a>.</p>
<h3>5. 7 Hacks to Remember Any Name</h3>
<figure id="attachment_703" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://thinksimplenow.com/productivity/7-hacks-to-remember-any-name/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThinkSimpleNow.jpg" alt="ThinkSimpleNow.com" width="600" height="271" class=" size-full wp-image-703" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThinkSimpleNow.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThinkSimpleNow-300x136.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThinkSimpleNow-460x208.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThinkSimpleNow-220x99.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThinkSimpleNow-160x72.jpg 160w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ThinkSimpleNow-146x65.jpg 146w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>End the embarrassment of forgetting someone&#8217;s name by using seven neat mind-tricks. Charismatic persons like Richard Branson are masters at remembering people&#8217;s names. You may not become a billionaire by knowing John is John, yet people will feel special, you won&#8217;t feel awkward, and your relationships will be richer.</p>
<h3>6. How to Keep a Conversation Going</h3>
<figure id="attachment_704" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://socialcirclepower.com/how-to-keep-a-conversation-going/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SocialCirclePower.jpg" alt="SocialCirclePower.com" width="600" height="242" class=" size-full wp-image-704" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SocialCirclePower.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SocialCirclePower-300x121.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SocialCirclePower-460x186.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SocialCirclePower-220x89.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SocialCirclePower-160x65.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>There&#8217;s a lot of garbage advice out there on how to keep a conversation going. Most people just don&#8217;t know what they do to continually talk to anyone. Paul reveals to you the secret to keep a conversation going is unlocking your inhibition.</p>
<h3>7. 10 Tips: How to Be Funny</h3>
<figure id="attachment_705" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://mrjam.typepad.com/diary/2010/03/10-tips-how-to-be-funny.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MrJam.jpg" alt="MrJam.TypePad.com" width="600" height="242" class=" size-full wp-image-705" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MrJam.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MrJam-300x121.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MrJam-460x186.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MrJam-220x89.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MrJam-160x65.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>Onto some cool skills now that make you a better socializer. Even if you&#8217;re a serious type of person, you can lighten and learn how to be funny. Your ability to make people laugh will win you many friends, business deals, and glances from the opposite sex that make you glee in delight.</p>
<h3>8. 50 Body Language Secrets You Need to Succeed In Life</h3>
<figure id="attachment_707" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://www.careeroverview.com/blog/2010/50-body-language-secrets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/CareerOverview.jpg" alt="CareerOverview.com" width="600" height="264" class=" size-full wp-image-707" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/CareerOverview.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/CareerOverview-300x133.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/CareerOverview-460x202.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/CareerOverview-220x97.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/CareerOverview-160x70.jpg 160w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/CareerOverview-146x65.jpg 146w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>Though the start of the article mentions a major <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/the-greatest-15-myths-of-communication">communication myth</a>, you get 50 great little tricks to improve your often overlooked nonverbal communication. You can say all the right things when socializing, yet ignore your nonverbal communication and you may look like a weirdo. Get your body language down pat to be cool.</p>
<h3>9. 10 Ways to Instant Charisma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_708" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://www.mindcafe.org/10-ways-to-instant-charisma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MindCafe.jpg" alt="MindCafe.org" width="600" height="243" class=" size-full wp-image-708" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MindCafe.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MindCafe-300x122.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MindCafe-460x186.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MindCafe-220x89.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/MindCafe-160x65.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>You&#8217;ll notice this post on charisma summarizes points in other resources mentioned here. Read the social skills resource if you want to become more likable and win the respect of people you don&#8217;t yet know.</p>
<h3>10. The 10 Principles of Listening</h3>
<figure id="attachment_709" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/listening-skills.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SkillsYouNeed.jpg" alt="SkillsYouNeed.com" width="600" height="268" class=" size-full wp-image-709" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SkillsYouNeed.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SkillsYouNeed-300x133.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SkillsYouNeed-460x205.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SkillsYouNeed-220x98.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SkillsYouNeed-160x71.jpg 160w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SkillsYouNeed-146x65.jpg 146w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>Listening is another topic of many where “experts” give ordinary advice like “maintain eye contact”. Like you didn&#8217;t know that already. There&#8217;s more to socializing, rapport, and friendship than the surface aspects of communication. Listening most times is at least 50% of a conversation so make sure you master this skill if you want to be popular and make cool friends. Also see this <a href="http://www.drnadig.com/listening.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">listening article</a> written by a therapist to more deeply connect to people.</p>
<h3>11. Presence in Conversation</h3>
<figure id="attachment_710" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://www.eckharttolle.com/newsletter/august-2010" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EckhartTolle.jpg" alt="EckhartTolle.com" width="600" height="267" class=" size-full wp-image-710" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EckhartTolle.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EckhartTolle-300x133.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EckhartTolle-460x205.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EckhartTolle-220x98.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EckhartTolle-160x71.jpg 160w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EckhartTolle-146x65.jpg 146w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>You may be surprised to see presence mentioned here. Someone “present” is in the Now. They are fully absorbed in the present moment. Presence is a secret skill in <em><a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/bigtalk/">Big Talk</a></em>. When you&#8217;re present in conversations, you deeply connect to people. You get the feeling of being in the zone as time and worry banishes.</p>
<h3>12. How to Make Friends and Get a Social Life</h3>
<figure id="attachment_711" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://www.succeedsocially.com/sociallife" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SucceedSocially.jpg" alt="SucceedSocially.com - Social Skills Resources" width="600" height="258" class=" size-full wp-image-711" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SucceedSocially.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SucceedSocially-300x129.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SucceedSocially-460x198.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SucceedSocially-220x95.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SucceedSocially-160x69.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>Author Chris use to be a shy, awkward loser. I can call him that because I used to be as well and I&#8217;m linking to his article! If you&#8217;re not good at making friends and have a social life of stalking others on Facebook, you&#8217;ll get a lot of practical tips and theories in this useful resource.</p>
<h3>13. How to Network with Busy People</h3>
<figure id="attachment_712" class="aligncenter full-width-mobile thin"><a href="http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2009/07/how-to-network-with-busy-people/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/StevePavlina.jpg" alt="StevePavlina.com" width="600" height="265" class=" size-full wp-image-712" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/StevePavlina.jpg 600w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/StevePavlina-300x133.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/StevePavlina-460x203.jpg 460w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/StevePavlina-220x97.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/StevePavlina-160x71.jpg 160w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/StevePavlina-146x65.jpg 146w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
<p>This 12-part series written by Steve Pavlina, a leading self-help blogger, shows how to get in contact then build relationships with hard to reach people so you dominate life. Should you become a successful networker, life becomes easy because you have resourceful and trustworthy connections.</p>
<h3>14. More Social Skills Resources: Your Suggestion</h3>
<p>Have something amazing to share with other readers? <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/contact">Contact me</a> or comment below. If I feel it&#8217;s a one-of-a-kind helpful resource, it may appear in this list!</p>
<p>I hope you enjoyed these social skills resources. If you&#8217;d like more and want the best free resources on other topics like behavior and being a bad ass, <a href="https://twitter.com/towerofpower">follow me on Twitter</a> and like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tower-of-Power/298095803702">Tower of Power on Facebook</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:41:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Below are 101 types of conversation starters to use on your first date, at a party, in business, with guys or girls, or on family and friends. The 101 great conversation openers are simple and effective. Do not be fooled. The most important point to remember when using any conversation starter is they aim to <!-- more-link -->[&#8230;] <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/101-conversation-starters" class="more more-link">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="dropcap">B</span>elow are 101 types of conversation starters to use on your first date, at a party, in business, with guys or girls, or on family and friends.</p>
<p>The 101 great conversation openers are simple and effective. Do not be fooled. The most important point to remember when using any conversation starter is they aim to <em>start the conversation</em>. “Ice-breakers” break the ice; they don&#8217;t heat up the planet and make mother nature flourish. (<a href="http://clicktotweet.com/k3G82" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tweet this</a>.)</p>
<p>Conversation openers are not intended to make people laugh or get people to like you. Guys, you can make a woman think you&#8217;re a primal beast to be locked in her room later in the conversation. When you attempt to impress someone with your first words, you get nervous, discouraging you from starting a conversation. It also makes you look like a try hard in need of approval.<span id="more-213"></span></p>
<h2>What Makes a Great Conversation Starter?</h2>
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<p class="caption">Watch this video for an amazing exercise you can do with me to create over 30 conversation starters that work for you</p>
<p>The best conversation starters are situation-specific. Most openers given by dating experts, communication trainers, and bloggers are limiting because there is little chance they would work in your situation. Try asking someone, “Have you ever been snorkeling?” or “Who&#8217;s your favorite Star Wars character?” and the conversation may end as soon as it began (unless you&#8217;re in a diving class or at a nerd function&#8230; I&#8217;m mean, Star Wars convention.)</p>
<blockquote class="alignright" style="width: 30%;">&#8216;Ice-breakers&#8217; break the ice; they don&#8217;t heat up the planet and make mother nature flourish.</blockquote>
<p>While generic openers and stock material can be used in many situations, use proven formulas like opinion openers to construct your own ice-breakers for situations you find yourself in throughout the week.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s an exercise to help you develop excellent openers. Think of the top three situations you find yourself in like at the gym, supermarket, or a bench near work. Now think of 10 things to say in each situation.</p>
<p>Having done that, you already have 30 amazing conversation starters. Do that exercise to always <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/review-of-how-to-talk-to-anyone-by-leil-lowndes">know what to say to anyone</a>. I encourage you to go over the massive list of openers revealed in this article applying the simple exercise you just did.</p>
<p>Before we get started, “Hey” or “Hi” is left out from the 101 starters because it is redundant. You often want to say such a simple greeting first. Also keep in mind some openers placed under one category like “Funny Conversation Starters” can be used in situations filed under other categories like “Conversation Starters for Guys with Girls”.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s get talking and working through this gigantic list of ways to start a conversation based off the <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/bigtalk/">Big Talk Training Course</a> &#8211; the ultimate guide if you&#8217;re shy to talk to anyone and make friends. We start basic because that is enough most times:</p>
<h2>Conversation Starters Anyone can Use in Any Situation</h2>
<ol>
<li>“I&#8217;m [your first name].” Most people reciprocate an exchange of information. Give them your name, they&#8217;ll give you theirs.</li>
<li>“How are ya doing right now?” “How&#8217;s ya day been so far?” Slightly vary the question, “How are you?” No one answers that trite question or gives it any thought. </li>
<li>“How&#8217;s your [the day of the week] been?” “What&#8217;s happened for you today?” “How was your trip?” “How&#8217;d you sleep last night?” We&#8217;re happy to talk about simple events when they&#8217;ve recently occurred. We love to blabber about our delayed flight, the traffic jam, or the sunburn on our arm within a day or so of it happening.</li>
<li>“Hey.” Smile then walk away. Repeat each time you meet the person and build towards a casual conversation. Say it in an environment like a gym when you meet someone over and over. Eventually you&#8217;ll feel like friends and have something good to talk about. When you have something else to say, have the <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/topic/confidence-and-fear">confidence</a> to say it.</li>
<li>“What do you think of that book?” “Looks like a great drink. What is it?” “I love this place because it&#8217;s got great energy.” These examples are situational openers – the most common type of conversation starter. Simply comment on your surroundings.</li>
<li>“Where are you from?” This is best if you think the person is not from the area or the location is something like a seminar, convention, or university where people from diverse towns come together. Let the conversation spread from their as you talk about the city&#8217;s sporting teams, cultural icons, and famous landmarks.</li>
<li>“This might seem a little weird, but I like your posture. It makes you stand out nicely.” “Nice shirt. Where did you get it?” “I love your style!” These examples are compliment openers.</li>
<li>“It&#8217;s so hot today.” “The great sun is burning this afternoon.” “It&#8217;s freezing! Do you know the temperature?” Talk about the weather. “Don&#8217;t knock the weather,” said American cartoonist Kin Hubbard, “nine-tenths of the people couldn&#8217;t start a conversation if it didn&#8217;t change once in a while.”</li>
<li>“I don&#8217;t know anyone around here so I thought I&#8217;d come talk to you.” “I&#8217;m a little nervous talking with strangers, but I just had to come say hi.” “I know no one here so I thought I&#8217;d introduce myself to you.” These examples are what I call the “vulnerable introduction”. Make your opener reveal your anxiety to endear people.</li>
<li>“I&#8217;m out meeting new, interesting people tonight. Mind if we chat for a minute?” “You guys look like you&#8217;re having fun. That&#8217;s so cool that I just had to come talk to you.” “I had to come talk to you because your shirt made me laugh.” Reveal your reason for approaching the person or group.</li>
<li>“What about the game last night!” “Yankees aren&#8217;t doing so well this season.” “Your flowers are looking lovely.” Talk about something you know the person is interested in.</li>
<li>“I was just listening to the radio on my way here and can&#8217;t believe what happened in Africa. Have you heard about the flying frozen fish?” Study the news before an event to learn what&#8217;s hot.</li>
<li>“Normally people start a conversation by talking about what&#8217;s in the news, but I haven&#8217;t been paying any attention. What&#8217;s been going on? Is the President dead?” If you&#8217;re like me and never consume the daily news (it&#8217;s mental pollution from corporations wanting readership), ask about the news. Use humor whenever possible to release tension.</li>
<li>“I believe we saw each other at James&#8217; party.” “I think we ran into each other at the trade event last month.” “Did we meet last year at Church?” Start by talking about previous brief interactions.</li>
<li>“How&#8217;s your Christmas preparations going?” “How&#8217;d the New Year go for you?” “Spring Break has been crazy. What&#8217;s happened to you at Spring Break so far?” Talk about holiday preparations, experiences, and fun times. The person is guaranteed to do something for holidays like Christmas making it a good opener.</li>
<li>Wear a big talk people-magnet. As described in my <em><a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/bigtalk/">Big Talk</a></em> book, big talk people-magnets are items people will approach you to talk about. Such items include earrings, jewelery, tattoos, an unusual hair cut or color, a pinned item on your shirt or top, or a slogan t-shirt. People want to talk to you so help put words in their mouth.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Cold-Read Conversation Starters to Use on Anyone</h2>
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<li>“You look like a [teacher/fashion designer/entrepreneur/some noble profession].” The person will feel appreciated and always ask why you guessed that particular profession.</li>
<li>“You seem like a [kind/hard working/problem solving/positive personality trait] person. I like that.” Use this opener when the person displays an admirable trait. The compliment makes the person feel great and can lead the conversation to many directions.</li>
<li>“You look like a [outgoing/talkative/friendly/people-magnetic trait] person.”</li>
<li>“I&#8217;m curious. Would your friends say you&#8217;re an [outgoing/understanding/open/positive personality trait] person?”</li>
<li>“I like your [necklace/shirt/hair/personal trait or item]. I bet that says a lot about your personality.” No one hates a compliment or someone interested in one&#8217;s personality.</li>
<li>“You guys know each from work?” “You guys look like you&#8217;ve been friends since school.” “You guys spending the night out together?” This one is good for groups. Predict their relationship with one another.</li>
<li>“I&#8217;m practicing a new skill called &#8216;cold-reading&#8217; on people I don&#8217;t yet know. Let me quickly try it on you. It&#8217;ll be fun.” Confidently assert you will cold-read; don&#8217;t ask for permission.</li>
</ol>
<p>Grab my free <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/report/magic">magical conversation starter</a> for more great advice on coming up with your own cold-reads in conversation to instantly make people like you.</p>
<h2>Conversation Starters for Guys with Girls</h2>
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<li>“I need a girl&#8217;s opinion about something I was just discussing with a friend who broke up with his girlfriend. He made out with another woman straight after his <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/getting-over-a-relationship-break-up">relationship break up</a>. Is he a jerk?” Get a female opinion.</li>
<li>“I play the field, and it looks like I just hit a home run with you.” “You&#8217;re like a dictionary, you add meaning to my life!” “Do you have a sunburn, or are you always this hot?” Tease <a href="http://www.ebaumsworld.com/jokes/read/82439615/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cheesy pick-up lines</a>. Make sure you say the pick-up line in a joking manner.</li>
<li>“Who lies more: men or women?” “Is it wrong to break up with a text message?” Ask a controversial question to a group of women then watch their eyes open wide and hear the chatter break out.</li>
<li>“I want a woman&#8217;s perspective on this. I was just talking to a friend who broke up. His girlfriend keeps calling. Why does she do it?” Ask a question about someone&#8217;s relationship. Women love to share their opinion on relationships.</li>
<li>“You caught my attention because you&#8217;re cute so I had to come talk to you.”</li>
<li>“Nice boots. Do you have your horse parked outside?” “Nice shoes. They look comfortable.” “Nice top. My grandma has one.” Say it playfully. Lightly tease the woman about something she&#8217;ll giggle over. Be prepared for banter otherwise you could be eaten alive by a witty woman.</li>
<li>“Can I help you?” Ask this in a shop. Playfully pretend to be an employee.</li>
<li>“Hmm, are you friendly?” Say it with a suspicious and playful look. Most women will not say no. “Good, I&#8217;ll talk to you.” If she does say no, you can overlook it, use it as banter material, or take it as a warning sign to leave the grump alone. This opener is more suited to entertainment venues.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Conversation Starters for Girls with Guys</h2>
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<li>“I need a guy&#8217;s opinion on something that just happened with a friend. Would you read your girlfriend&#8217;s email if you thought she was cheating on you?” Get a male opinion.</li>
<li>“Where can I find a good coffee shop around here?” “I need help rubbing sunscreen on my back. I&#8217;m unfortunately not double-jointed. Can you help put it on?” “What&#8217;s a great country to visit?” Ask for his help. Guys love to give advice (as if you didn&#8217;t know that.)</li>
<li>“I&#8217;ll do a trade with you. You give me that burger and I&#8217;ll give you this awful coffee.” Make a playful trade. You can make up anything based on something each of you have at the time.</li>
<li>“Can you take a photo for me to send a friend?” Get him to join in the photo.</li>
<li>“Can you reserve my seat for me?” “Can you look after these books until I get back?” Ask him to watch something for you – just don&#8217;t leave your bag behind for him. You are opening a conversation for when you return, not putting the country at threat or testing if he would be an honest husband.</li>
<li>“Nice [shoes/shirt/bag/material item]. I&#8217;ve been thinking of getting one for a friend. Where can I get one?” Question something you complimented.</li>
<li>“Oh! Sorry for bumping into you.” “Oh no! I&#8217;m sorry for spilling my drink on you.” The accident opener isn&#8217;t the best because its subtly may mean you have to spill a drink on the guy three times for him to pick up your interest in starting a conversation. I&#8217;ve heard of some women using this conversation starter by burning men with cigarettes! Don&#8217;t be talking to me b****! Create an accident if you are absolutely lost for words. Just be careful you do no damage.</li>
<li>“You should come talk to me.” Smile over your shoulder as you walk away without giving him a chance to respond. Mystery is sexy.</li>
<li>Shoo away your friends for a moment to be alone. Many guys talk to women in bars and clubs when the woman&#8217;s friends get a drink or go to toilet – it&#8217;s the guy&#8217;s chance to attack the lonely gazelle.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Conversation Starters for Families or Friends</h2>
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<li>“Where&#8217;s [Uncle Terry/New York crew/missing family or friend] today?”</li>
<li>“Are you going to Jim&#8217;s wedding?” “What celebrations are coming up in your family?” Weddings, births, and birthdays are all memorable events family members and friends can talk about. Divorces are memorable, but depressing.</li>
<li>“How have you been this past year?” “Great to see you. What&#8217;s changed in your life since the last time we met?” (Recall the last time you met to get bonus points). Catch up on the person&#8217;s life – my favorite opener to use with family and friends.</li>
<li>Bring up a memorable moment or anecdote your family or friends remember, such as a funny story, an embarrassing mishap, or a trip everyone enjoyed. This starter initiates multiple conversations about similar moments.</li>
<li>“What do you have planned for the weekend?” “What&#8217;s happening for you Friday?” “What&#8217;s on your calendar this week?”</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s one thing you&#8217;re really thankful for?”</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s something I don&#8217;t know about you that you think I should know? Like&#8230; are you a stalker?” “What&#8217;s one thing that&#8217;s new in your life?” “What&#8217;s recently changed in your life?”</li>
</ol>
<h2>Conversation Starters for Couples</h2>
<p>Most of these are useful when the couple are already in rapport and chatting:</p>
<ol style="counter-reset: item 47" start="48">
<li>“What do you most admire about our [family/home/relationship/something with positive qualities]?”</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s one thing you&#8217;ve wanted to tell me, but haven&#8217;t?”</li>
<li>“I like how you smile when I come home from work.” Compliments replenish the energy in relationships often drained from criticism. A compliment often leads to a great conversation.</li>
<li>“In your dream house, what one room must you have?”</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s a memory between us that stands out for you?”</li>
<li>“What does this [flower/meal/atmosphere/something in the environment] remind you of?” Make sure the object you&#8217;re commenting on has history in your relationship.</li>
<li>“What three values do you most want our children to carry on throughout life?” “What principles do you want our children to live by?” “How do you want our children to best live life?”</li>
<li>“If you happen to leave Earth before I do, how would you like me to remember you?” You&#8217;ll discover the ideal image of your partner, which you can use to increase understanding and intimacy.</li>
</ol>
<h2>First Date Conversation Starters</h2>
<ol style="counter-reset: item 55" start="56">
<li>“How am I doing so far?” Say it sarcastically once the date starts (you&#8217;re making fun of someone needy.)</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s one defining moment of your life so far?”</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s one thing you most want to do?” Gather information for a later date to blow their mind away.</li>
<li>“What three words best describe you?”</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s something your friends don&#8217;t even know about you?”</li>
<li>“Ignoring your criminal history, what&#8217;s the baddest thing you&#8217;ve done?” You set the frame your partner is the problematic one. It also gives you call-back humor to brighten a dying conversation.</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s the dumbest thing you&#8217;ve ever done?”</li>
<li>Talk about a funny, embarrassing moment you had with a member of the opposite sex to ease tension.</li>
</ol>
<p>Do not make the first date or any conversation a needy interview. Question sparingly.</p>
<h2>Party Conversation Starters</h2>
<ol style="counter-reset: item 63" start="64">
<li>“Do you know [the host&#8217;s name]?” If they don&#8217;t, it doesn&#8217;t matter. You&#8217;re finding out how they fit into the party, an easy ice-breaker allowing for more conversation about the party and its people.</li>
<li>“What&#8217;d you get up to earlier today?”</li>
<li>“I love this party. People are just having fun. Are you having fun?” “This is an awesome night. How&#8217;s your night been?” “The people here are great and add to the fun. Having fun here?” You get the idea.</li>
<li>“You better win. I&#8217;ve got a bet going with a friend.” Apply this to a game of pool, darts, drinking competition – whatever game you see at a party. If the person loses or wins, you&#8217;ve got good call-back humor to bring repeat laughs for the rest of the night: “You&#8217;re doing well tonight”, “I think you woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning”, “My house is on you winning this game of poker. If you win, we can go retire in Las Vegas then blow all our money.”</li>
<li>“I&#8217;m trying to settle a bet with a friend. How many oceans are there in the world?” Mention the bet then ask any piece of trivia.</li>
<li>“Can you help me open this bottle?” Good for the ladies to make a guy feel macho. Just make sure it isn&#8217;t a plastic screw lid on a soft-drink bottle. If you game like a ditsy blonde, cool by me.</li>
<li>If you host the party, get a conversation starter kit with questions on cards to break the ice. Table Topics are a company that make such cards for many occasions like parties, teens, couples, and the dinner table. You can buy them <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games%26field-brandtextbin%3DTableTopics&#038;tag=toptop-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Conversation Starters at the Gym</h2>
<p>People serious about working out (yes, the hot ones) don&#8217;t like to talk at the gym. You may want to precede all the following gym conversation starters with, “I&#8217;ll quickly let you get back to working out, but&#8230;” Use the following openers to keep your chat short, leaving your conversation partner feeling respected:</p>
<ol style="counter-reset: item 70" start="71">
<li>“You look like you know what you&#8217;re doing. What&#8217;s a good exercise to target my lower abs?”</li>
<li>“Can you spot me?”</li>
<li>“How&#8217;s your workout going?” This is good to ask at the watercooler or when both of you are resting between sets.</li>
<li>“Can you check my form for this set and give me any feedback?”</li>
<li>If you&#8217;re female, ask a guy for help moving heavy weights. Let him catch your eye on his arms. He&#8217;ll love it. Every gym-going guy wants to flaunt his strength to women. Call it ego, but I opt for a primal endeavor to create attraction by displaying one&#8217;s fitness for survival.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Funny Conversation Starters</h2>
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<li>“What was the best thing before sliced bread?” “In an emergency, why do you have to break glass to get a hammer to break glass?” “Can crop circles be square?” Pick a few stock <a href="http://www.crazythoughts.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ironic questions</a> to ask anyone. Ask a question with a clueless, serious look then switch your body language over to “I&#8217;m playing around”.</li>
<li>“You know what they say about people who [run in the morning/drink espressos/talk to themselves/anything the person is doing]?” They&#8217;ll say, “No. What?” Giggle and leave the mystery open or say, “Nothing. I&#8217;m just messing with ya.”</li>
<li>“Why shouldn&#8217;t you take a Pokemon into the bathroom? He might Pikachu.” Tell a simple joke. Few people tell a joke to someone they don&#8217;t know – it&#8217;s never happened to me.</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s your biggest pet peeve?” People will usually giggle over their pet peeves because we know how silly little annoyances can be.</li>
<li>“My mum said I shouldn&#8217;t talk to strangers, but you don&#8217;t look scary.” “My grandmother said I shouldn&#8217;t talk to strangers, but you don&#8217;t look like you&#8217;d kidnap me.” People with a sense of humor will usually role play being scary or a kidnapper after such a playful opener.</li>
<li>“Look at that fighting couple. I&#8217;ve never seen so much love before.” This comedic technique is exaggeration. Observe something then exaggerate it to a humorous level.</li>
<li>Tell a funny story that relates to the situation.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Deep, Meaningful Conversation Starters</h2>
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<li>“When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?” This question allows both of you to reflect on childhood hopes and dreams.</li>
<li>“Are you a person who does their duty or forges their own path?”</li>
<li>“I&#8217;ve been asking a few people this and want your opinion because you seem like an intelligent person: is it more important to be respected or loved?”</li>
<li>“What do you like about this [music/event/holiday/almost anything].” Exploring people&#8217;s opinions instead of talking about objective facts makes the conversation personal.</li>
<li>“How does this [music/event/holiday/almost anything] make you feel?” Understand the affect something has on the person.</li>
<li>“What were the highs and lows of your day, today?” Don&#8217;t ask unless you really want to know.</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s something you regret?” “What one thing would you change in your life at the moment?” “If you could go back in time, what one thing would you change?”</li>
<li>“What gives you the greatest joy in life?” “What makes you the happiest?” “If you&#8217;re about to die, what do you need to have done to be fulfilled?”</li>
</ol>
<p>The effectiveness of these openers like many others depend on who you chat with. Ask a teenage dude, “Are you a person who does their duty or forges their own path?” and he&#8217;ll roll his eyes thinking you are a weirdo.</p>
<p>There is more to selecting the right topic for a meaningful conversation, however. In fact, what you talk about has little to do with a deep conversation. A meaningful conversation is about connection created from deep rapport. If you want to forge a deep connection with others, grab my <em><a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/bigtalk/">Big Talk</a></em> book.</p>
<h2>Conversation Starters that Get People Talking</h2>
<p>While most starters up to this point have been your first few words, the following are good sticks to stir a conversational fire. Think of them as “conversation starters that keep the conversation going”.</p>
<p>If any seem awkward, it is a matter of bridging them with a relevant topic. Preface the following statements or questions with something related to avoid looking like you have ADD:</p>
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<li>“What&#8217;s hot in your life at the moment?” Hear about the big event in the person&#8217;s life.</li>
<li>“What hobbies are taking up your time?” Much more interesting than talking about work again.</li>
<li>“What do you do for fun?”</li>
<li>“What have you been doing in your time off recently?”</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s the first thing you notice about a person?” “In your opinion, what makes a good first impression?” “Jill has such a great personality. I wonder why.” Talk about what relates to building friends and influencing people. Ask interesting questions most people never hear.</li>
<li>“What countries have you been to?” People love to travel. If they haven&#8217;t been overseas, ask, “Where would you like to go?”</li>
<li>“If you wrote a book, what would it be about?” “What would you do if [he/the US President/Angelina Jolie/a known person] showed up right now?” “I wonder what your DJ name would be?” Make up an endless array of hypothetical scenarios.</li>
<li>“Have you ever [been to Australia/seen a monkey acting human/something unusually interesting]?” One off experiences start a good conversation.</li>
<li>“What&#8217;s the last thing you purchased online?” Online purchases aren&#8217;t a social experience so they can make an interesting conversation.</li>
<li>“What movies have you seen lately?” “What&#8217;s on your music playlist at the moment?” “Watched any good shows or DVDs recently?” “What book are you currently reading?”</li>
<li>“Last time we talked, you were&#8230; What happened?” “How&#8217;s your new job coming along?” “Who won the game of golf you said you were about to play the last time we talked?” Recall something from a past conversation.</li>
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<p>Phew! I hope you enjoyed this whopper list. Never again can you excuse yourself from approaching people.</p>
<p>If these conversation starters fail to elicit much information from the person to get the conversation going, answer your own question and talk about yourself. The “rapid big talk model” I developed states that self-disclosure regulates the speed and degree two persons know each other. If you want someone to answer in-depth the question, “What hobbies are taking up your time?” describe your hobby for a minute. They will become socially compelled to give more than a one-word answer.</p>
<p>You now have plenty of material to start a conversation with anyone anywhere. For all you need to go from shy and quiet to confidently talking to anyone, check out my <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/bigtalk/">Big Talk Training Course</a>. It&#8217;s the ultimate one-of-a-kind course to overcome shyness, stop feeling lonely, and always know what to say to make friends with anyone. <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/bigtalk/#order">Get it today</a>.</p>
<p>May you enjoy meeting new people!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is my Catch Him And Keep Him review. It is a successful guide by Christian Carter helping women around the world go from loneliness or frustration to a quality relationship with a good man. Christian Carter begins Catch Him and Keep Him with two apparently simple questions: what is a man and how does <!-- more-link -->[&#8230;] <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/review-of-catch-him-and-keep-him-by-christian-carter" class="more more-link">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="dropcap">T</span>his is my <em>Catch Him And Keep Him</em> review. It is a successful guide by Christian Carter helping women around the world go from loneliness or frustration to a quality relationship with a good man.</p>
<p>Christian Carter begins <em><a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/r/catch-him-and-keep-him-by-christian-carter.php?tid=toprev" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Catch Him and Keep Him</a></em> with two apparently simple questions: what is a man and how does a man differ from you as a woman?<span id="more-207"></span> If you think about them, the answer to these questions contains the secrets to attract a man and make him committed.</p>
<p>Like most women reading this, you want a real man; not a childish boy. Carter says a woman can attract the wrong man for many reasons, but a major reason is she doesn&#8217;t understand the principles of attraction. Books on love and relationships can fill libraries, yet <em>Catch Him and Keep Him</em> covers those subjects and more by also helping women in the initial stages of a relationship when man and woman are strangers to each other. This is where I believe the book is most powerful – that and learning what it takes to keep a man interested.</p>
<p>What he calls “selfish love”, Carter says women fall into a form of vanity believing a man wants the same as she. He teaches women of all ages both single and in a relationship to give a man what he wants by seeking to understand than be understood through three simple steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Grounding stage</li>
<li>Understanding stage</li>
<li>Feeling stage</li>
</ol>
<p>You are taken step-by-step from any emotional immaturity then transformed into a woman who has her psychology and emotional life together. This is to naturally attract men.</p>
<blockquote class="alignright" style="width: 30%;">You are taken step-by-step from any emotional immaturity then transformed into a woman who has her psychology and emotional life together to naturally attract men.</blockquote>
<p>After this, you discover advice on how to qualify men. You learn to be the selectee instead of the selected. Carter shows you how to regain the power in a relationship, feel in control, and avoid dangerous relationships. No unattractiveness forms from this, however. Men who see a woman exude these in-control qualities view her as someone to spend time with in the future. You&#8217;re shown how to spot a player, how men want more than physical qualities, and what you must do to be seen as “relationship material”.</p>
<p>Rarely will you know Mr Right is seated on the other side of the room. A spiritual force is unlikely to make you feel he is the one. Such perceptual awareness requires intense judgment, leaving you vulnerable to misinterpretation and mistaking a feeling of chemistry for a great guy.</p>
<p>Put judgments and blame aside. Start fresh and grow. Carter makes the most important point of self-improvement to get the relationship you want and become the woman men desire. A lot of what he shares helps women develop their emotional and logical lives. To me, growth and personal development to become more than you were yesterday, instead of blame and victimization, is extremely attractive.</p>
<p>Coming to the seventh chapter of the ebook&#8217;s nine chapters, I think this will most interest you! Here&#8217;s a sample of what&#8217;s in the chapter:</p>
<ul>
<li>Thirteen personality traits that attract men</li>
<li>How to naturally attract men</li>
<li>The curse of physically attractive women</li>
<li>Six behaviors to avoid like the plague or men will avoid you</li>
<li>Body language tips and nonverbal habits that repel men</li>
<li>How to trigger a deeper level of attraction in men to make a guy stick around</li>
<li>Art of being unique and unpredictable (two seductive qualities that attract men)</li>
<li>&#8230;and more</li>
</ul>
<p>The ebook is designed to help you attract men even if you&#8217;re not beautiful. <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/what-men-want-in-women">Men want women</a> in the long-term who give them pleasurable feelings associated with non-physical attraction. <em>Catch Him and Keep Him</em> teaches the logical and emotional methods of attraction vital for happy, ongoing relationships any woman can learn. These methods to attract men are key for all stages of a happy relationship.</p>
<p>Watch this video as Christian Carter reveals a few simple techniques you can use even if men don&#8217;t talk to you:</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ruZkOokuxHo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>A lesson Carter teaches in <em>Catch Him and Keep Him</em> that is more applicable to keeping Mr Right that I liked is to avoid criticism, having “the talk”, and divulging how you feel about a man. Such logical arguments create resistance in men to repel them fast! You cannot convince men to love and attend to you. Attraction, love, and commitment occur at a level deeper than conversation. It&#8217;s an internal decision men make in response to their feelings – even if they cannot describe it that way.</p>
<blockquote class="alignleft" style="width: 30%;">Attraction, love, and commitment occur at a level deeper than conversation.</blockquote>
<p>One major problem that needs emphasis in this review is that women sooner than later cannot get a man to open up according to Carter. Due to society, men fail to articulate the state of the relationship and how they feel with statements like “Umm&#8230; I&#8217;m not sure”. It becomes unmanly to express emotions. Women can learn from <em>Catch Him and Keep Him</em> to express their beliefs and feelings in an open, rare pressure-free way that connects to a man who reciprocates her open intimacy. Yes, we&#8217;re not rocks. I&#8217;ve seen that it is possible!</p>
<p><em>Catch Him And Keep Him</em> is a must for any woman who is single or frustrated with her current relationship. It&#8217;s written in easy-to-understand language you can use in your life. It&#8217;s the number one book I recommend to a woman who wants to attract and keep a quality man.</p>
<p>Sign up to Christian&#8217;s eLetter by <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/r/catch-him-and-keep-him-by-christian-carter.php?tid=toprev" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">clicking here</a>. Once you sign up, you will be taken to a page where you can download his ebook <em>Catch Him And Keep Him: A Woman&#8217;s Guide To Finding Mr. Right&#8230; And Keeping Him Hooked For Good!</em>. (If you already signed up to his newsletter, just enter a fake name and email to get to the next step so you can claim your copy of this amazing ebook.)</p>
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		<title>Review of Elite Social Control by Hamilton Miller</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joshua Uebergang aka "Tower of Power"]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a consumer&#8217;s book review of Hamilton Miller&#8217;s Elite Social Control, a controversial ebook that teaches ethical mind control techniques for better conversations. I purchased Miller&#8217;s ebook. Upon opening it, I was surprised to see it was only 95 pages. I got a little angry, expecting more, because so many ebooks on persuasion, conversations, <!-- more-link -->[&#8230;] <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/review-of-elite-social-control-by-hamilton-miller" class="more more-link">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="dropcap">T</span>his is a consumer&#8217;s book review of Hamilton Miller&#8217;s <em><a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/r/elite-social-control-by-hamilton-miller.php?tid=toprev" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elite Social Control</a></em>, a controversial ebook that teaches ethical mind control techniques for better conversations.</p>
<p>I purchased Miller&#8217;s ebook. Upon opening it, I was surprised to see it was only 95 pages. I got a little angry, expecting more, because so many ebooks on persuasion, conversations, and communication- related subjects are small and contain little value. After finishing the ebook, however, I had received more techniques than some 300-page books I&#8217;ve read. Do not judge Miller&#8217;s book by its size like I did because you will get many mind control techniques to improve your conversations.<span id="more-131"></span></p>
<p>The <em>Elite Social Control</em> system shifts self-focused individuals to their conversational partner to improve the connection. This means the system will specifically help you if you suffer from self-consciousness, nervousness, or generally want people to like you more in conversations for <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/topic/negotiation">better negotiations</a>, dating, and general social situations.</p>
<p>It is not all mystical mumbo-jumbo. There are mind control techniques you can use that make better use of verbal and nonverbal messages. Your nonverbal communication influences people in the most unusual ways, which <em>Elite Social Control</em> will show you to dominate.</p>
<p>I particularly liked the eight secrets of magnetic statements. Miller teaches you how to make your words hook people into having a great conversation with you. His 13 pieces of advice to avoid repelling statements is just as good. You will learn <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/89-social-etiquette-rules">good conversation etiquette</a> many people ignore, which I have not read elsewhere. Also, the advice he offers to relax your body language, change your voice, and improve your general image will help you become confident, comfortable, and likable.</p>
<blockquote class="alignright" style="width: 30%;">&#8230;a controversial ebook that teaches ethical mind control techniques for better conversations.</blockquote>
<p>While there are many conversation techniques I liked and never knew about, there was the occasional technique I hated because it leads into psychic material. Some people will like this, though I don&#8217;t. Regardless of your attitude towards such material, most of the book focuses on proven mind techniques and communication tricks. Many other techniques in the ebook are valuable tools to win people to your way of thinking, have positive conversations, and build solid rapport.</p>
<p>Hamilton also provides 10 magnetic moves and a few nonverbal tricks. As is true for most of the book, you&#8217;re given quick-fire techniques that attract people in conversations. “The Non-Analytical Look”, “Elite Gaze”, and “Four Steps to Chain Rapport” are solid tricks to help you in any conversation.</p>
<p>Though it is short, it is concise and powerful. Its size is even beneficial because you can read it within 2-3 hours and quickly refer to it when you need to. If you are interested Hamilton Miller&#8217;s <em>Elite Social Control</em> to improve your conversations – for whatever reason – you can download your copy right now and be reading it within minutes by <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/r/elite-social-control-by-hamilton-miller.php?tid=toprev" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">clicking here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Review of Double Your Dating by David DeAngelo</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joshua Uebergang aka "Tower of Power"]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:03:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is my review of a popular ebook for guys in the dating world by David DeAngelo, titled Double Your Dating: What Every Man Should Know About How To Be Successful With Women (Second Edition). David DeAngelo starts by letting you know his Double Your Dating ebook is not an encyclopedia, but a reference to <!-- more-link -->[&#8230;] <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/review-of-double-your-dating-by-david-deangelo" class="more more-link">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="dropcap">T</span>his is my review of a popular ebook for guys in the dating world by David DeAngelo, titled <em>Double Your Dating: What Every Man Should Know About How To Be Successful With Women (Second Edition)</em>.</p>
<p>David DeAngelo starts by letting you know his <em><a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/r/double-your-dating-by-david-deangelo.php?tid=toprev" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Double Your Dating</a></em> ebook is not an encyclopedia, but a reference to being successful with women. It is not intended to be a complete resource on how men can attract women. It is a mighty fine start. You get strong foundations any guy must know in order to become successful with women and dating.<span id="more-95"></span></p>
<h2>The History of Double Your Dating and DeAngelo</h2>
<p>After a decade&#8217;s experience in learning how to attract women, DeAngelo knows how guys approach the subject of learning how to be successful with women. Too often he has seen guys take a mental standpoint where they mistake themselves for knowing the information while they don&#8217;t put the skills to use. He mentions the need for guys to go out and practice the attraction skills he teaches. Many guys seeking advice from him are intelligent, but <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/why-smart-people-have-poor-communication-skills-and-what-to-do-about-it">smart can be dumb</a>. The skills he teaches, like any other, require practice. No great skill or canned pick-up lines will make a guy succeed with women and dating if they are not practiced, adapted, and understood.</p>
<p>There are many canned lines given in the ebook, which give you a strong frame of reference for creating your own lines. “What to say” is not the basis of the ebook. The ebook is not filled with lines – it is a holistic reference to become successful with women. The given lines act like the framework for tough situations, such as the complete guide on what to do and say to get a woman&#8217;s phone number. The ebook is a powerful reference to create the whole mindset you must have to start dating physically and emotionally attractive women.</p>
<blockquote class="alignleft" style="width: 30%;">DeAngelo has slashed through the loads of dating and psychology advice for men, most of which is useless or harmful.</blockquote>
<p>This touches on another topic where guys follow the age-old dating myth of “<a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/just-be-yourself">just be yourself</a>”. Most guys have no idea how to attract women because their natural self is bottled inside of fear, anxiety, and placing women on a pedestal. Once you practice and internalize the information, you then have the privilege to behave in whatever way is natural to you. Being yourself is an earned privilege and not a right.</p>
<p>DeAngelo&#8217;s teachings come from his own experience, and years of studying experts. He has slashed through the loads of dating and psychology advice for men, most of which is useless or harmful, so you can be certain his guidance and tips work. I heard him describe his learning experience from the loads of information as walking through a jungle with a machete slashing through the crap that gets in the way of men being successful with women.</p>
<h2>The Theory of Attraction and Dating Women</h2>
<p>In traditional DeAngelo fashion, he begins <em>Double Your Dating</em> with theory. He briefly goes back a few thousand years to identify the psychological factors of women that remain unchanged to this day. There are inherit differences between the way women and men think, feel, and behave. By taking advantage of these differences – instead of letting them confuse you, like most guys who are unaware of gender differences in dating and attraction – you become more successful with women.</p>
<p>Men new to attraction and the whole “pick-up scene” make the mistake of assuming women are only interested in handsome, tall, wealthy, and powerful men. These guys also mistake women as wanting similar characteristics in men that guys want in women.</p>
<p>You learn that women are naturally attracted to handsome, tall, wealthy, or powerful men. Though these characteristics instinctively trigger a woman&#8217;s natural feelings of attractiveness towards a guy, a man who develops his confidence, social skills, and attraction triggers can elicit more powerful sexual feelings from within her. What matters most is how a man makes a woman feel through his personality and communication. There are plenty of wealthy, tall, good-looking men who get women&#8217;s attention, but cannot keep it because they disobey the principles in <em>Double Your Dating</em>.</p>
<h2>How This Will Help You Transform</h2>
<p>Two general principles I loved, which stood out from <em>Double Your Dating</em>, is the mindset you must have to become good at something and the need to constantly improve yourself. Though the ebook provides quick, short-term tips to be successful with women, the guys who make the commitment and effort to practice the advice get greater success with women than the guys after quick canned lines. A commitment to yourself with persistent effort is a sure way to get the most out of any goal you desire. The second principle of constantly improving yourself will do all guys a miracle in becoming more emotionally and physically attractive.</p>
<p>You learn many skills in the ebook that I recommend to improve your social skills and feelings about yourself. You discover how to adjust your attitude, change negative beliefs to empowering beliefs, boost your self-esteem, become a man women know is sexually attractive, and general psychological betterment. The exercises he provides improves many areas of anyone&#8217;s life – they are not limited to helping guys become more successful with women.</p>
<h2>Become a True Man That Naturally Attracts Women</h2>
<p>One point I think you will love most in the ebook are the strategies and exercises to overcome your a fear of approaching women. Too many guys let their fear of approaching stop them from success with women. I felt DeAngelo was speaking directly to me with my past fears of going up to girl and getting rejected.</p>
<p>Another interesting point worth noting is “ass kissing” behavior like buying a woman&#8217;s affection is to be avoided at all times. In any situation where the motive behind complimenting is manipulative, you can expect a poor response. The basis of the ebook transforms these natural tendencies guys have into challenging behaviors (she buys <em>you</em> a drink). A guy in control of his life who can playfully tease women communicates sexually attractive qualities.</p>
<blockquote class="alignright" style="width: 30%;">&#8230;a reference to being successful with women.</blockquote>
<p>The personality styles that turn women on is, by itself, enough reason to check out the ebook. These personality styles go beyond personalities that women love – they are an entire life-changing mindset. One particular personality style of many I&#8217;ll share with you to demonstrate what I&#8217;m talking about is the “aggressive” personality. This personality is not about beating up women or being a jerk; it refers to pursuing a goal with passion, persistence, and determination. Women attract to men that work aggressively towards their <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/on-achieving-goals-part-1-defining-what-you-truly-want">passionate goals</a>. It communicates energy, protection, security, and a future outlook. These are instinctively attractive traits to women.</p>
<p>Possibly the greatest thing about <em>Double Your Dating</em> was added in the second edition: the action exercises after every chapter. I cannot stress enough the need to practice any skill. Practicing is especially important in the dating world because fear unnecessarily prevents you from dating success. A lot of people develop their fears from <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/how-to-not-care-what-people-think-of-you">thinking too much</a>. The action exercises are little steps to get you where you want to be in the dating world. These steps backed by a lot of real-world advice means the ebook can help you go from not even being able to approach a girl, to having a great long-term relationship.</p>
<p>Overall, I was very pleased with the ebook. David DeAngelo&#8217;s style of writing was casual. I&#8217;ve observed his company and products for over five years. It is great to see thousands of men around the world in diverse cultures succeed from <em>Double Your Dating</em>.</p>
<p>Readers have more than doubled their dating – they have gone from never having a girlfriend to dating ten women a month. It&#8217;s crazy how much success some men now have with women after reading the ebook. These men are now the selectee instead of the selected.</p>
<p>If you wonder how you can be more successful with women, DeAngelo&#8217;s ebook shows you how. I believe all men if they practice hard, can “mold with their hands” the kind of success with women they want. If only every man could read it, they would not experience years of frustration, loneliness, and fear that controls their lives.</p>
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		<title>Review of Magic Bullets by Savoy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joshua Uebergang aka "Tower of Power"]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a book review of Savoy&#8217;s Magic Bullets, which you can read more about here. It is a popular book for single guys revealing the science of picking up attractive women wherever you go. Savoy is not the author&#8217;s real name, but a pen name, like what most guys (especially the teachers) have in <!-- more-link -->[&#8230;] <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/review-of-magic-bullets-by-savoy" class="more more-link">Read more</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="dropcap">T</span>his is a book review of Savoy&#8217;s <em>Magic Bullets</em>, which you can read more about <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/r/magic-bullets-by-savoy.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. It is a popular book for single guys revealing the science of picking up attractive women wherever you go.</p>
<p>Savoy is not the author&#8217;s real name, but a pen name, like what most guys (especially the teachers) have in the seduction community to protect their identity. Savoy is CEO of <em>Love Systems</em>, a corporation of dating instructors who teach guys how to meet, attract, and keep women. <em>Magic Bullets</em> ebook is the main product they offer as it provides the framework and concepts they teach in their bootcamps around the world.<span id="more-86"></span></p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve read the New York Times best seller <em><a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/review-of-the-game-by-neil-strauss">The Game</a></em>, you know a little about this new field where guys learn how to be more successful with women and dating from the book&#8217;s main character, Mystery. <em>Mystery Method</em> was that original corporation where Mystery – arguably the world&#8217;s greatest pick-up artist – owned the company. Since then, Mystery has left the company, which was later renamed to <em>Love Systems</em>.</p>
<p>In my <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/review-of-the-game-by-neil-strauss">review of <em>The Game</em> by Neil Strauss</a>, I wrote a little about how the book provides several tips, and many insights, into the pick-up process. This is integrated in with an entertaining narration style of writing, which is why I&#8217;m assuming it was a New York Times best seller – that and the fact it revealed the intriguing pick-up community to the general public. The techniques and concepts in <em>Magic Bullets</em> describe the foundations used by the world&#8217;s best pick-up artists in <em>The Game</em>. Parts of the Love System&#8217;s seduction model has evolved over the years into a more reliable description of the seduction process.</p>
<figure id="attachment_582" class="alignright full-width-mobile thin"><a class="fancybox" title="Love Systems is the company that created the breakthrough Magic Bullets teaching men how to get gorgeous women." rel="post-86" href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/magic-bullets-cover-love-systems-logo.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/magic-bullets-cover-love-systems-logo.jpg" alt="Love Systems" width="300" height="61" class="size-full wp-image-582" srcset="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/magic-bullets-cover-love-systems-logo.jpg 300w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/magic-bullets-cover-love-systems-logo-220x45.jpg 220w, https://www.towerofpower.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/magic-bullets-cover-love-systems-logo-160x33.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><figcaption>Love Systems is the company that created the breakthrough Magic Bullets teaching men how to get gorgeous women.</figcaption></figure>
<p>The greatest part about this new model taught in <em>Magic Bullets</em> is the second phase (transition) because this determines if the relationship moves forward or ends quicker than it started. Any guy who can open (the first phase) knows that opening is easy once he can overcome approach anxiety. The barrier in the past for guys has been figuring out what happens after you open. It&#8217;s easy to use a canned opener like asking for an opinion, but what do you do to transition and move forward in the relationship? What do you say that doesn&#8217;t seem like a big “jump” from your opener to your conversation topic? The transition phase in the book&#8217;s model is the answer to this problem.</p>
<p>The model in the book which forms the basis of <em>Love Systems</em> is:</p>
<ol>
<li>Opening</li>
<li>Transitioning</li>
<li>Attraction</li>
<li>Qualification</li>
<li>Comfort</li>
<li>Seduction</li>
<li>Relationships</li>
</ol>
<p>If you have experience in the seduction community, you know the whole seduction process is a structured framework (your understanding of it may be a little different to the one above). The model provides a step-by-step guide of the entire process. Every intimate relationship goes through the model – almost always unconsciously unless you consciously understand the steps. The steps tell you exactly what you must do and when to catalyze the seduction process while having it under your control. All this ultimately means you can quickly build relationships with women you find attractive.</p>
<blockquote class="alignright" style="width: 30%;">The steps tell you exactly what you must do and when to catalyze the seduction process while having it under your control.</blockquote>
<p>If you <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/r/magic-bullets-by-savoy.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">grab your copy of <em>Magic Bullets</em></a>, you learn more about each step within the seven phases and no longer be clueless when you have an unsuccessful pick-up. You will continually improve yourself and your skills so you are better in your next approach. If you take this seriously, you can ultimately become like many experienced students of <em>Love Systems</em> who can have almost any woman they want. The instructors from <em>Love Systems</em> have learned and experienced seduction for years so you are sure to learn a lot from their expertise.</p>
<p>The book is nicely divided into four parts: introduction, emotional progression model, context, and skills. Here is more detail of the book&#8217;s table of contents:</p>
<div style="padding-left:40px">
<strong>Introduction</strong><br />
I. Preface<br />
II. Introduction<br />
III. Acknowledgments<br />
IV. For VAH/The Mystery Method Readers
<p><strong>Part I: Foundations</strong><br />
1. How to Use This Book<br />
2. A Simple System You Can Use Tonight<br />
3. Female Psychology</p>
<p><strong>Part II: Emotional Progression Model</strong><br />
4. Overview of the Model<br />
5. Opening<br />
6. Transitioning<br />
7. Attraction<br />
8. Qualification<br />
9. Comfort<br />
10. Seduction<br />
11. Relationships</p>
<p><strong>Part III: Context</strong><br />
12. Social Circle<br />
13. Day Game<br />
14. Strip Clubs</p>
<p><strong>Part IV: Skills</strong><br />
15. Physical Progression<br />
16. Dates<br />
17. Storytelling<br />
18. Non-verbal Communication<br />
19. Kissing<br />
20. Fashion &#038; Grooming<br />
21. Winging<br />
22. Phone Game
</p></div>
<p>I&#8217;m pretty sure Savoy said the book was originally 500 pages. What a whopper that would have been. Fortunately, it was condensed down to approximately 200 pages with the magical use of many to-the-point bullets. (That&#8217;s not the reason for the book&#8217;s name, but there&#8217;s an interesting fact.) The chunk of bullets means there is much jam-packed information. It is called <em>Magic Bullets</em> because, ironically, there is no magic bullet – an ultimate guaranteed solution – to successfully attract and hold onto a woman. The book is the closest thing to a “magic bullet”.</p>
<p>If you want a book that teaches you how to approach, attract, pick-up, and date more women in your life, <em>Magic Bullets</em> is your solution. It is a leader in the seduction community for one reason: it works. Thousands of guys have transformed themselves from being frozen stone-cold when approaching a woman to being “the man” in a nightclub and social situations in the day.</p>
<p>I highly recommend you grab your copy right now. It isn&#8217;t free, but the investment is worth it if you want to feel good around women. It is an ebook you can download and be reading within five minutes by <a href="https://www.towerofpower.com.au/r/magic-bullets-by-savoy.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">clicking here</a> today.</p>
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