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Have you ever noticed that some people are just more interesting to be around and talk to than others? When you’re making an effort to get ahead in life, isn’t it important to be thought of as somewhat interesting? Being able to engage in thoughtful conversation with a wide range of people is an important skill to have. It will allow you to connect meaningfully with a variety of people and potentially open up opportunities that you weren’t even aware existed.

You don’t have to be the most interesting man or woman in the world. But being able to carry on a conversation with intelligence and clarity is important. You can improve your conversation skills by reading broadly on a range of topics that interest you, and which may also be of interest to others. Also, make an effort to keep up with current local and world events.

Another key aspect is learning to be a good listener. Being a good listener shows that you are interested in the person with whom you are speaking. And by showing you are interested in others, you in turn make yourself more interesting.

Also, remember to ask open-ended questions and give the other person room to reply so that the conversation can develop organically. You can practice the skill of active listening by being present in the conversation and not letting distractions, such as mobile phones, get in the way. Also, observe the other person’s gestures and movements for clues about how they are feeling.

Developing these skills will help you to improve and expand your communication and connections with others. If you are making an effort to get ahead in life, you’ll find the more connections you make, the more opportunities will present themselves, and you’ll be on the road to living rich.