331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation
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331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 12, 202624 min
  • Relationships & psychology

“Boredom is just the enemy of conversation.” Small talk doesn’t have to be boring. For matchmaker and dating coach Rachel Greenwald, better conversations start with a little preparation and a willingness to move beyond predictable questions toward the stories that make people memorable. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Greenwald joins Matt Abrahams to share strategies for building stronger connections in dating, networking, and the workplace. From bridging small talk toward more meaningful topics to navigating taboo subjects and showing more vulnerability, she explains how to create conversations that bring out the best in others...

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