A Communication Masterclass by Livebeam
Communication is a part of everyday human activities. From greeting service providers to interacting with classmates and colleagues, down to creating an impression among your boss, customers, or teachers. The level of communication is what differentiates an acquaintance from a friend nowadays.
As natural as communication might seem, not everyone knows how to handle it. There are people who don’t know how to drive a conversation past acquaintances and unto friendship, especially online. Online interactions are the most common types of communication now, especially among the millennials and Gen Z. Platforms like Livebeam are flooded with people seeking to interact with whoever is available to chat.
Livebeam offers the avenue to make acquaintances and move past it to something more. It has many people willing to listen and have genuine conversations, all that is left is for you to be able to handle and maintain them. This article will help you do that.
The proper way to start, maintain and keep a conversation going all year is contained in this article, so make sure to catch all of it. This Livebeam article breaks down the 3 main aspects of communication: the introduction, the conversations, and the endings. After carefully going through each element, you stand a chance to make solid online relationships that rival the physical ones you have.
The Introduction
We’ve all heard the saying, “first impression matters”. It’s not just a saying, it really does matter. From the first few words you say, you can define a relationship. That is why as a conversationalist you need to make your mark from the very beginning.
The first thing is to make sure you get to know each other. You’re probably thinking, isn’t that what the major discussions are for? No, it isn’t. The major discussions you have are to build a relationship, the introduction is where you get to know each other. Here, you exchange names, nationalities, hobbies, occupations, likes, and so many more. We believe that the first 1,000 words you say between each other should be about identity.
Starting a conversation sends chills down a lot of spines. So many people don’t know what to say, how to respond, or even how to approach. Luckily, there are many common conversation starters that can get you going. If you’re meeting on Livebeam, then you just got luckier. Livebeam offers adequate conversation starters to kickstart the introduction and get the people involved on common ground.
Your behavior during the introduction is also something to work on. Being the learning stage, you have to show yourself in moderation. You can talk about how loud and wacky you are, but don’t display it just yet. Let the information settle in the person’s mind and observe their reactions. This will guide you as you go on in the relationship.
Also, remember that it’s not all about you. As you describe yourself, show interest in also learning about the person. Saying things like “What about you?” “What do you think about that?” “Is that something you would like?” Is a great way to handle the introductory stage.
The Conversation
The conversations in an interaction will most likely not occur on the first day. Once you’ve settled down to know each other, you go back home or offline to think about what you’ve learned. Is this a person you would like to keep talking to? Did they give you a good vibe? Are you looking forward to talking again? If the answer to all 3 questions is yes, then you’re ready to get into the series of conversations.
This is where Livebeam has thrived over the years, promoting genuine conversations between individuals day in, day out. Conversations are used to build relationships. You make friends, and business partners, and even discover soulmates through continuous interactions. Gliding through these waves should be the focus at that time.
Here are 3 important traits you need to master to maintain a genuine conversation:
- Selecting Topics
This is a very delicate aspect and another reason why your introduction stage needs to have gone on well. After learning much in the early stage, it’s time to tailor topics to what you understand. By now, you should have an idea of the person’s preferences and what you both like. For example, if you meet someone while watching a stream on Livebeam, you would have gotten ideas about their hobbies and can talk about them.
Make sure to start conversations on topics you both share in common. Over time, you can crossover to what you know about, but carry them along at all times. And for the times when they take the lead and select topics you don’t know so much about, the next trait will help you out.
- Listening Actively
Nobody wants to talk to a wall. Nobody wants to build a relationship with a log. You have to be very reciprocating during discussions. The best way to do this is to listen actively. To carry along a conversation genuinely, especially when you don’t know much about the topic, you need a good grasp of active listening.
Active listening involves attentive accumulation of information and returning feedback that shows the understanding of said information. Doing this diligently in conversations will create a good relationship and maintain it for longer periods. With this, you become friends easily.
- Emotional Intelligence
If you are talking to someone online, especially on expressive communication platforms like Livebeam, you will get to hear some internal details. You have to be aware of how each discussion makes some feel and know when to talk, console, or even end such discussions. Emotional Intelligence is a strong part of communication. If you harness this trait, you will be admired by strangers and friends alike.
The Ending
Sometimes, you can lose a potential friend just by the way you ended your last conversation. It’s an art that also needs to be handled appropriately, especially if you have the intention of conversing again. There are endings, and there are suitable endings. A suitable ending should leave an impression and an emotion. It should be what draws the person back for more.
To properly channel the appropriate endings, some unique ways are by letting the person know how much you enjoyed speaking with them; you can also reiterate some key moments in the chat and let them know that you look forward to speaking again. Such endings create a foundation for future chats.
What Next?
You’ve learned a lot today, now it’s time to put them into practice. Livebeam is a great place to begin. There are people willing to have a chat and all you have to do is apply these techniques efficiently and you are well on your way to building solid relationships through conversation.
