Check out these quick tips on how to survive a short conversation with someone:

Do Your Research Beforehand

If this is a scheduled meeting with a new prospect or partner, do your research about the person to start the conversation. Find out a couple of details beforehand, then use those details to ask a question designed to get the person talking. For example, "I hear you enjoy playing golf. Tell me, what's your favorite course to play?"

Introduction

If you are introducing people to each other, provide relevant information for them to continue the conversation. Say their name clearly and slowly.

Remember Names

In social situations, remember names, use them right away, and then use them another one or two times in the conversation. If you are one of those people that forget names quickly, have a method to remember names; that's important. If you forgot the names, ask them again quickly.

Extend the Conversations

Give long answers with more details than they asked for, especially "Yes or No" questions.

Ask about Them

People love talking about themselves. Ask questions designed to get to know them better.

Restart the Conversation

Short conversation happens most of the time when people run out of things to say on a topic, so having some comments or questions prepared will get things turned around, with the awkward pause quickly disappear.

Have an Exit strategy

Have an exit strategy even if the conversation is going well. Start with "I need…" statements such as "Excuse me; "I need to talk to the host." Be sure to thank the person for the conversation, and I enjoyed talking about making money with you. Let's schedule a time so we can continue this conversation." Please share your contact information with them; better yet, get their contact information.

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