DO's
1. Learn to talk without the "but."
2. Maintain eye contact while talking to the other person.
3. Read up on diverse topics and increase your vocabulary database.
4. Smile when talking to the other person.
5. Use the person's name while talking to them.
6. Show interest in the other person and be genuine in your interest.
DON'Ts
1. Do not choose a controversial topic for conversational purposes.
2. Do not use jesting and bantering with acquaintances you hardly know.
3. Do not make the topic only about yourself.
4. Do not monopolize the talking time.
5. Do not get distracted while engaging in conversation.
6. Do not whisper to one individual while addressing a group.
Source: Nawal, M. (2011), Business Communication, Cengage Learning.
1. Learn to talk without the "but."
2. Maintain eye contact while talking to the other person.
3. Read up on diverse topics and increase your vocabulary database.
4. Smile when talking to the other person.
5. Use the person's name while talking to them.
6. Show interest in the other person and be genuine in your interest.
DON'Ts
1. Do not choose a controversial topic for conversational purposes.
2. Do not use jesting and bantering with acquaintances you hardly know.
3. Do not make the topic only about yourself.
4. Do not monopolize the talking time.
5. Do not get distracted while engaging in conversation.
6. Do not whisper to one individual while addressing a group.
Source: Nawal, M. (2011), Business Communication, Cengage Learning.
