Before you hyperventilate even thinking about it,

就在你連想像這畫面都覺得尷尬得喘不過氣時

take into consideration these tips to become more conversational.

看看這些增加溝通技巧的小撇步吧！

Most opportunities spark from conversation.

許多對話造就了機遇

It's a free investment. You'll be recognized for taking the time to chat with that person.

就像免費的投資，當你花時間和別人對話時，對方是感覺得到的

And a study from the University of Michigan showed that social interactions

密西根大學的一項研究顯示社交互動

boost problem-solving skills by forcing you to read people's minds and take their perspective.

透過理解他人想法和立場增加解決問題的能力

First look for someone approachable.

首先，尋找看起來較好親近的人

Start with a smile and introduction.

用微笑和自我介紹開頭

This puts everyone at ease.

這能讓人覺得放鬆

Communications expert Carol Fleming says to remember the acronym ARE.

溝通專家 Carol Fleming 說，記住 ARE 這個縮寫

Anchor.

A，主持話題

Find something you have in common.

找到你們之間的共通點

This can be something you've experienced or something you're both experiencing in that moment.

可能是你們共有的經驗或是當下正在經歷的事情

Reveal.

R，展現自己

Say something about yourself that relates to your anchor topic, creating trust and providing something for them to respond to.

說一些和你們共通點有關的話題，製造信任並讓對方能夠提出回應

Encourage.

E，鼓勵對方

This is your time to ask a question pumping them to respond.

現在換你問問題，誘使對方回答

Keep your questions open-ended.

盡量讓你的問題保持開放性

This allows for a more in-depth conversation.

以讓你們之間的對話得以更加深入

If you're stumped for a topic, stick to easy ones like their job, hobbies, and family.

如果覺得話題太難想，就挑一些簡單的，像是對方的工作、興趣和家人

But always remember: stay away from controversial topics like politics.

但切記避免談論敏感話題，像是政治議題

A compliment works well too.

讚美對方也很有幫助

Just be sure to transition the conversation afterward.

但要記得把對話接續下去

Some people don't know how to handle them.

因為有些人會不知道如何回應

Using the person's name in conversation will also yield good results.

在談話中提起對方的名字也會產生不錯的效果

People appreciate the special attention.

人們喜歡受到特別的關注

And remember to listen.

也要記得傾聽

People love to talk about themselves.

人人都喜歡談自己

Restate what you hear to show you are listening.

重複你聽到的內容，表示你有在認真聽

Now is not the time to be shy.

別再害羞

Get in that elevator.

走進電梯

Smile and make small talk.

微笑，向對方搭話吧！