7 Ways to Make a Conversation With Anyone | Malavika Varadan | TEDxBITSPilaniDubai

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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2024

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  • @LakshmiDevi-ow5pp
    @LakshmiDevi-ow5pp 3 года назад +36245

    A hi from an introvert to all introverts:)

  • @Abdul-Farooq
    @Abdul-Farooq 3 года назад +7882

    After watching this I started a conversation with an stranger and he is still taking to me, now I am searching for how to stop the conversation😅😂

    • @varchasva4829
      @varchasva4829 3 года назад +173

      Btw nice question. The end is always remembered weather its good or bad. Things happned before doesn't matter if you have f ed up in end. Lol

    • @mdr_vishnu4733
      @mdr_vishnu4733 3 года назад +24

      😂

    • @TheEnglishOpedia
      @TheEnglishOpedia 3 года назад +14

      😆😂😂😂

    • @Abdul-Farooq
      @Abdul-Farooq 3 года назад +8

      @@TheEnglishOpedia funny isn't it...😆😆

    • @TheEnglishOpedia
      @TheEnglishOpedia 3 года назад +4

      @@Abdul-Farooq yup 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @humudu
    @humudu 8 лет назад +3116

    I took the advice and said HI to someone with a huge smile on my face. She got a shock because i said it so loud, then just looked without responding, so i kept smiling as hard as i could and kept staring at her.
    She said she would call the police

    • @yuki0989
      @yuki0989 8 лет назад +75

      humudu maybe the way you talked with her scared her , because nowadays many terrible things happen and most women don't feel safe

    • @kkkkkkkkkk955
      @kkkkkkkkkk955 8 лет назад +167

      wait... maybe because you didn't smile with the forehead?

    • @Noone402
      @Noone402 8 лет назад +46

      now i'm laughing and sad too

    • @alinan538
      @alinan538 8 лет назад +5

      kkkkkkkkkk955

    • @WandersNotLost
      @WandersNotLost 8 лет назад +6

      😂

  • @CrazyIrishDrunk1
    @CrazyIrishDrunk1 8 лет назад +8896

    I was a very social child, I was pretty popular at school too because I could easily hold a conversation with anyone and got along with everyone. As I got older I sort of lost that social ability. I'm not anti social, I can talk to people. Indeed I find it easier talking to strangers than some family members! But I'm working on getting my old social skills back and thankfully I succeeded. How? The only way I can explain it is: Learn not to care, learn not to be nervous, learn not to be afraid of silences and just let conversations flow naturally. Humans are social creatures, just let it come naturally. You are what you imagine yourself to be, so imagine yourself as social and talkative.

    • @ahnaftahmid9115
      @ahnaftahmid9115 8 лет назад +345

      dude u just opened my eyes, the part where you said you are what you imagine to be really hit me

    • @mksingh3116
      @mksingh3116 8 лет назад +218

      I have the same story,too!!!! But the difference is that I haven't yet suceeded in getting back that social ability, but ur comment made me feel that I'm not alone, I'm pretty sure, I'll get that back, soon... thnx, man!!

    • @CrazyIrishDrunk1
      @CrazyIrishDrunk1 8 лет назад +94

      Yep, you are what you imagine yourself to be. Your mind is very powerful, use it to your advantage! you can be whoever you want to be!

    • @CrazyIrishDrunk1
      @CrazyIrishDrunk1 8 лет назад +124

      it will come, don't worry. Its also important not to blame social awkwardness only on yourself, it could be the other person who has the social issue and not you. It takes two to have a conversation. Your certainly not alone, every single person alive has had social awkwardness in their lives, everyone, from celebrities to politicians, everyone!

    • @bethanydusciuc2148
      @bethanydusciuc2148 8 лет назад +9

      Same!!!

  • @ArtyBoney
    @ArtyBoney 8 лет назад +10118

    1. Just do it
    2. Skip small talk, ask personal questions
    3. There is no room for negativity, instead find the things in common
    4. Give a honest unique compliment
    5. Ask for a simple opinion
    6. Be present, eye-contact
    7. Remember their details (Name/place etc)

    • @phil97n
      @phil97n 8 лет назад +261

      +Arti, Correct, but in reality, people are uniquely complex. Connection is an art, not a process with a-how-to list.

    • @ArtyBoney
      @ArtyBoney 8 лет назад +94

      +phill kelly Yes, it's true. I made that comment in a 'reminder' form, I should have added that her speech is nice and worth listening to the other details she mentioned. Of course, you can attach/remove key points depending on who you are :) Cheers!

    • @fdlarts7676
      @fdlarts7676 8 лет назад +5

      Thanks lol

    • @anashjouji9167
      @anashjouji9167 8 лет назад +8

      up you go

    • @weiberfeind
      @weiberfeind 8 лет назад +78

      1.) Not motivated
      2.) Do onto others. I don't like personal questions from strangers so I won't ask them
      3.) always room for negativity
      4.) no
      5.) no
      6.) no. People who stare at me put in the "i want to punch you in the face" mode.
      7.) see #1

  • @psycho8545
    @psycho8545 8 лет назад +11225

    I''ll save you 15 minutes.
    This is what contained in this video:
    1.Say hello,
    2.Ask personal questions,
    3.Find commonalities,,
    4.Give unique compliments,
    5.ask for simple opinions,
    6.Pay attention(Be in the moment),
    7.Remember names.

    • @MrJ17J
      @MrJ17J 8 лет назад +260

      Yup that's an accurate summary.

    • @-Floydimus
      @-Floydimus 8 лет назад +347

      psycho Hahah she bored me a lot. This comment saved my 15 minutes. Thank you so much.

    • @anupamsharmaganesh9344
      @anupamsharmaganesh9344 8 лет назад +13

      +Kashish Shah ... lolzz that was spot on. ..(y)

    • @b3at2
      @b3at2 8 лет назад +58

      psycho thank you... because she was going on and on and on and oooooon.

    • @rahulr5147
      @rahulr5147 8 лет назад +192

      Wish I had seen this 14 minutes earlier :/

  • @PHNascimentoFS
    @PHNascimentoFS Год назад +712

    “ppl forget what you do, what you say but never forget what you make them feel” that’s a such lesson

    • @DJK-cq2uy
      @DJK-cq2uy 7 месяцев назад +1

      Wow...never heard hat before😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 🤡

    • @jodekoje
      @jodekoje 7 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@DJK-cq2uy Wow.. you're smarter than evrybody else 😮😮🎉🎉

    • @DJK-cq2uy
      @DJK-cq2uy 7 месяцев назад

      @@jodekoje 🤡

  • @joshschilling6457
    @joshschilling6457 3 года назад +3422

    1. First word is a flood gate (3:33)
    2. Skip the small talk (5:20)
    3. Find the Me-Too (7:33)
    4. Pay a unique compliment (8:45)
    5. Ask for an opinion (10:19)
    6. Be Present (11:41)
    7. Names, Places, Animals, Things (12:40)
    Some Important points: just start the conversation, dive right in, pay attention, make them feel valued, and find commonality and discussion topics by asking about opinions and me-too's.

  • @aninditabhunia395
    @aninditabhunia395 3 года назад +6206

    I love how she speaks so smooth without any hesitation.Speaking is a SKILL.

    • @69aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
      @69aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 3 года назад +28

      its a speech but yea shes good

    • @yashbhatiya9923
      @yashbhatiya9923 2 года назад +9

      How to speak fluently English language

    • @avatr7109
      @avatr7109 2 года назад +33

      LOL you don't know RADIO CITY 101?
      she is the radio host
      she obviuosly sppeaks while in sleep too

    • @Sudopia8372
      @Sudopia8372 2 года назад +1

      bas kar my girl

    • @Sleviron
      @Sleviron 2 года назад +2

      speaking is a SKILL DURR

  • @IamYmeilizaTabora
    @IamYmeilizaTabora 2 года назад +2149

    "A conversation is like reading a book, you can turn to any page you want. You can flip to you favorite chapter, you can read as long as you want and you can read what you want. And every person trust me is a really good book." Wow

    • @calmpsur402
      @calmpsur402 2 года назад +19

      I like this metaphor

    • @prathameshjadhav4032
      @prathameshjadhav4032 Год назад +5

      man

    • @KlauduniaL07
      @KlauduniaL07 Год назад +10

      not true. I cannot flip to my favourite chapter and not olways I can read as long as I want

    • @basseygodwin7384
      @basseygodwin7384 Год назад +1

      Lol @@KlauduniaL07

    • @kyriekwsta770
      @kyriekwsta770 Год назад +4

      the taxi conversation is exactly what i try to avoid. sounds horrific

  • @SusanVivian-g3l
    @SusanVivian-g3l 8 дней назад +276

    This intriguing video serves as a poignant reminder of the heartache I've been enduring since my 7 year relationship came to an end 3 months ago. My cherished partner, the love of my life, made the difficult decision to part ways, leaving me consumed by thoughts of him. Despite my earnest attempts to win him back, I find myself facing frustration and an overwhelming sense of emptiness, unable to envision a life without his presence. Despite my efforts to move on , I'm compelled to confess my lingering feelings and longing for him here .

    • @amos-h5q
      @amos-h5q 8 дней назад

      I found myself in a comparable predicament when my 4 year relationship came to an end. I exhausted every avenue to reunite with her, eventually turning to a spiritual advisor for guidance, whose intervention bring us back.

    • @SusanVivian-g3l
      @SusanVivian-g3l 8 дней назад

      How did you manage to connect with a spiritual counselor, and what's the process for me to reach out to her?

    • @amos-h5q
      @amos-h5q 8 дней назад

      Releasing the grip on someone dear is always tough, but in my scenario, I was fortunate to have the counsel of a spiritual guide who preserved my marriage. Her name is Suzanne Ann Walters.

    • @SusanVivian-g3l
      @SusanVivian-g3l 8 дней назад

      I'm thankful for this guidance. I'll immediately search for her online.

  • @youknowwho7253
    @youknowwho7253 3 года назад +5028

    Is it weird that I'm more comfortable with talking to strangers than the people I know? I just feel their judgment won't affect me at all and therefore I can be myself around them since there is a very low probability of us meeting again.

    • @hiidupiidu3292
      @hiidupiidu3292 3 года назад +122

      meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    • @kanushi1365
      @kanushi1365 3 года назад +182

      OMG I feel the same exact way. Glad to know that I am not alone.

    • @innersoul9464
      @innersoul9464 3 года назад +98

      I just say things that I have never say to my friends to someone I met on Internet

    • @eugeneeugene3704
      @eugeneeugene3704 3 года назад +36

      Wow I want to develop this skill😂

    • @wannabyul2109
      @wannabyul2109 3 года назад +85

      I can approach strangers and talk to them but I don't know how to approach with acquaintances whom i rarely talk to/didn't have the chance to talk personally, it becomes really awkward

  • @sakshi9w
    @sakshi9w 3 года назад +9237

    Her - Eye contact is where all the magic happens.
    Me - eyes contact is where all the awkwardness starts 😂

    • @indigobrain7450
      @indigobrain7450 3 года назад +100

      True 😂😂

    • @abhinaysingh7205
      @abhinaysingh7205 3 года назад +47

      Very true

    • @changeeyecolor3891
      @changeeyecolor3891 3 года назад +20

      👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @aggie47
      @aggie47 3 года назад +9

      😂😂😂😂

    • @zacharykraus6161
      @zacharykraus6161 3 года назад +138

      Honestly it’s more awkward when you don’t look someone I’m the eye when you talk to them

  • @elfyelfy5264
    @elfyelfy5264 3 года назад +4799

    Me trying to make a conversation :
    Me: hi
    Her:hi
    Me: how are you
    Her: good and u
    Me: good
    .30 second silence..
    -how are you now
    Edit: the fact that I’ve certainly communicated with 1,100 people because I cannot communicate with people🤝

  • @jamiluddinmiju
    @jamiluddinmiju 9 месяцев назад +22

    That line "conversation can make war, conversation can make peace" respect mam❤❤🇧🇩

  • @jeremytan1051
    @jeremytan1051 8 лет назад +2773

    I recommend watching through the whole thing, but.
    1. First word floodgates (3:33)
    "Once you've said the first word, everything just flows."
    2. Skip the small talk. (5:20)
    Ask personal questions. Be bold, and you might be surprised how much someone might share.
    Asking about family might help elicit response.
    The lady gives a neat tip, and a neat story at (6:27)
    3. Me - too's (7:34)
    Don't start with negatives. Start the conversation on the same side.
    4. Pay a unique compliment. (8:45)
    Someone may forget what you say or how you look, but they would never forget how you made them feel.
    There are words and compliments that people are immune to.
    Avoid them and pay a genuine, unique compliment.
    5. Ask for an opinion. (10:19)
    Ask generic questions like "what's your last movie and how did you find it?" instead of "what do you think about how this affects the oil prices?"
    That is the difference between generic conversations and exam questions.
    And when someone gives you an opinion, really listen; listen to listen, don't listen to reply.
    6. Be present. (11:40)
    Don't look at your phone etc.
    Make eye contact. You literally feel the conversation.
    7. Name, place, animal, thing (12:42)
    Remember their name. It's really important. Say it back to them. Places they want to go to. Their pets names, their children's names.

    • @Mein_KampfyChair
      @Mein_KampfyChair 8 лет назад +40

      Thank you for this-- I needed a summary

    • @SamuelDarmento
      @SamuelDarmento 8 лет назад +5

      Thank you for the summary!

    • @VitaLaDolcee
      @VitaLaDolcee 8 лет назад +9

      Thanks for the summary! Now I don't really have to watch the video haha

    • @ericfeng4725
      @ericfeng4725 8 лет назад

      i think this very important

    • @Kiritappa
      @Kiritappa 8 лет назад +22

      You're the hero that RUclips needs.

  • @ReelFusionbySupun
    @ReelFusionbySupun 3 года назад +1843

    1. The first-word flood gates
    2. Skip the small talk
    3. Find me toos
    4. Pay a unique compliment
    5. Ask for an opinion
    6. Be present
    7. Name, Place, Animal, Thing

  • @tanmaydeshpande5748
    @tanmaydeshpande5748 5 лет назад +7363

    Her : hey werent we in the same school?
    Me : yeah..
    5 mins of awkward silence
    Me: so what school were you in?

    • @xhosawithinga
      @xhosawithinga 5 лет назад +293

      Hahaha. I'm lauhging out loud and I'm in the Library. Eish.

    • @nikhat.parveen001
      @nikhat.parveen001 4 года назад +93

      😂😂omg that really made me laugh

    • @palenyang1950
      @palenyang1950 4 года назад +24

      so funny

    • @Vaxom
      @Vaxom 4 года назад +56

      this comment did sweeten up my day, thank you.. so good

    • @Sujitha30
      @Sujitha30 4 года назад +6

      @@xhosawithinga 😂😂😂🤦‍♀🤣🤣🤣

  • @harshitjhalani765
    @harshitjhalani765 Год назад +70

    I watched this video 2 years ago as an introvert to know how to initiate convos and it was very impactful, now here I am in present watching it again as an extrovert, just to understand what an extrovert is doing wrong while talking and I must say this video can be watched from both perspectives. 😊

  • @conradmashazhike6670
    @conradmashazhike6670 3 года назад +732

    her public speaking abilities are amazing. its as if she is talking to you individually in a conversation

    • @pixitone4140
      @pixitone4140 3 года назад +1

      Right

    • @sekarmukilan4627
      @sekarmukilan4627 3 года назад

      yes

    • @ju999X
      @ju999X 3 года назад

      Fr

    • @amigalemming
      @amigalemming 3 года назад +5

      That's exactly what the TEDx organizers teach you, if you want to give a talk.

    • @abubakras-siddiq1694
      @abubakras-siddiq1694 2 года назад +3

      @@amigalemming their thoughts are amazing! they are really helping us.

  • @theresamorley14
    @theresamorley14 3 года назад +4862

    Her enthusiasm about every stranger just being a wealth of knowledge and new experience has lessened my social anxiety a lot. Thank you.

    • @-blackcherry3918
      @-blackcherry3918 3 года назад +11

      True

    • @preetpatel2186
      @preetpatel2186 3 года назад

      u are shutup

    • @MAX-de8fe
      @MAX-de8fe 2 года назад +2

      @@preetpatel2186 woah

    • @connorfrankston5548
      @connorfrankston5548 2 года назад +13

      Well, that is in fact true, when you happen to be a highly attractive woman.

    • @carbonxkiwi
      @carbonxkiwi 2 года назад +6

      @@connorfrankston5548 that's what i was thinking: how these techniques would go for other demographics...

  • @janna1739
    @janna1739 5 лет назад +5566

    "Make the eye contact"
    Introvert have left the chat

  • @cagla3360
    @cagla3360 9 месяцев назад +135

    fun fact: I was in the audience of this ted talk. when she told us to stick our head and tell the person next to us "hi!",there was a man sitting right next to me. we had an awkward laugh and said our hellos and learned each other's names.
    after 3 years of dating, we are now married for 4 years :) so yeah, go ahead and meet strangers.

    • @maashakumbhari-r4i
      @maashakumbhari-r4i 3 месяца назад +15

      wow !!!! " what starts with hello and ends up with marriage proposal"..........................................true words i headr ...

    • @cagla3360
      @cagla3360 3 месяца назад +12

      @@maashakumbhari-r4i yeah i lied that did not happen lmao

    • @stoice10
      @stoice10 3 месяца назад +4

      @@cagla3360 hello 😉

    • @mystificcreation4093
      @mystificcreation4093 3 месяца назад +4

      @@stoice10 bro💀

    • @stoice10
      @stoice10 3 месяца назад

      @@mystificcreation4093 🤭🤫

  • @akashkvijay
    @akashkvijay 8 лет назад +926

    She seems sincerely passionate about being there on the stage. She's not there just for the money. she wants to genuinely inspire people and share her ideas to others. That is beautiful. I really respect that. I'am now offically a fan of her.

  • @Charloteblahblah
    @Charloteblahblah 8 лет назад +1782

    Everyone in the comments needs to stop being so harsh and kinda racist, I'm from rural England and I can understand what she is saying. She clearly speaks English fluently and is speaking very clearly, she just has a lovely Indian accent to top it off. So shhh. Loved this TED talk.. ❤

    • @Luna_Anonymous
      @Luna_Anonymous 8 лет назад +46

      Thats no indian accent you should listen what they actually sound like, this is a normal and 100 times better accent plus nobody that i have seen is being racist infact everyone is saying she is soo hot, she is sexy, she looks cute etc etc.

    • @kamalkumarmukiri4267
      @kamalkumarmukiri4267 8 лет назад +1

      you are right...

    • @Gutenberg3
      @Gutenberg3 8 лет назад +18

      Lovely is the least. I fell in love with her voice and accent.

    • @sunflowrsunshine
      @sunflowrsunshine 8 лет назад +1

      truth

    • @parthsanil7477
      @parthsanil7477 8 лет назад +36

      +Anonymous User Lol you sound ignorant ! I am indian and that is an indian accent

  • @SumitMirpuri
    @SumitMirpuri 5 лет назад +3701

    You live on earth too?! We have so much in common.

  • @abdulazizmuradi9390
    @abdulazizmuradi9390 Год назад +41

    it's my 6th YEAR watching this multiple times every year, and I AM in love with how she explains it with so much enthusiasm

    • @beyourself7085
      @beyourself7085 Год назад

      what to do when someone have stammer prob... I want to get out of it.... I want to be a artist, public speaker, RJ type.
      I've all qualities to do everything... but stammer will ruin my life n carrer...

    • @princess.s.6018
      @princess.s.6018 Год назад

      ​​​@@beyourself7085simple! Just be confident and BE YOURSELF

  • @mikevieira6041
    @mikevieira6041 3 года назад +881

    She is proof of what she preaches. When she first comes on stage, I thought her pretty but her bubbly personality came out, and the longer she spoke the more attractive she becomes. Not surprised at the taxi driver"s proposal.

    • @AA-ob4yg
      @AA-ob4yg 3 года назад +19

      Man you are just nailed it. Had the same note.

    • @iamo
      @iamo 3 года назад +7

      was going to write the exact same comment

    • @prokitchendotng4646
      @prokitchendotng4646 3 года назад +6

      my point exactly

    • @JoostEurovisionFans
      @JoostEurovisionFans 3 года назад +15

      Bubbly personality? I would love to see how she respond to someone who she runs into who is really boring and always complains and tells the same story over and over again. I would love to know how she would handle that business. The more attractive and wealthy you become, the harder it gets to have a deep conversation with everybody.

    • @belindajardim3145
      @belindajardim3145 3 года назад +4

      Absolutely right, th more she engages with u th more u like her 🥰

  • @adititakale5790
    @adititakale5790 4 года назад +616

    I've heard somewhere, "A stranger is a friend you haven't met yet."

  • @swinxfee
    @swinxfee 7 лет назад +2591

    You know you're confident when no one laughs at your joke so you do it yourself 😂

  • @ValentineTM07
    @ValentineTM07 3 года назад +1524

    Her enthousiasm is contagious: she has made me smile during all the video

    • @holarobbin
      @holarobbin 3 года назад +3

      x2

    • @uniqueandspecial
      @uniqueandspecial 3 года назад +23

      "Me too" so let's start a conversation 🙂😂

    • @AA-ob4yg
      @AA-ob4yg 3 года назад +3

      Me2

    • @ValentineTM07
      @ValentineTM07 3 года назад +5

      @@uniqueandspecial Okay, what do you want to talk about?

    • @belindajardim3145
      @belindajardim3145 3 года назад

      Yes indeed 😍a beautiful person in and out

  • @moa3810
    @moa3810 3 года назад +921

    "Every single person in your life was once a stranger to you" - Including your parents and siblings!

    • @shikang6525
      @shikang6525 3 года назад

      确实

    • @loturzelrestaurant
      @loturzelrestaurant 3 года назад +2

      @@shikang6525 Do you know Hbomberguy,
      i wonder?

    • @belindajardim3145
      @belindajardim3145 3 года назад +12

      My parents r now deceased and my 3 siblings r now my enemies

    • @simon_777
      @simon_777 3 года назад

      @@belindajardim3145 first of all I seriously hope you're not serious, also I have to ask are you Portuguese? Cause your name looks very Portuguese to me.

    • @suchipamarthi2940
      @suchipamarthi2940 2 года назад

      Exactly

  • @harrydaplatypus361
    @harrydaplatypus361 4 года назад +603

    How to establish connections with people through conversation (not necessarily just with strangers):
    1. Dare to begin, dare to say the first words
    2. Skip small talks, focus on what's really interesting
    3. Draw on the common ground
    4. Make genuine unique compliments
    5. Get people to share what they think about something, listen to listen
    6. Don't multitask, be there, be in the conversation
    7. Remember what you two talked about
    **1st big takeaway: "people can forget what you say, what you do, but they will never forget how you make them feel"
    **2nd big takeaway: look at them in the eye
    **3rd big takeaway: every person is a really good book, you just have to figure out which to read next instead of only skimming the titles

  • @saanvi488
    @saanvi488 17 дней назад +5

    ✨"what's the worst that could happen? they won't talk to you? they don't talk to you now!" ✨

  • @OfficialBasedologyYT
    @OfficialBasedologyYT 5 лет назад +195

    1. Say hi
    2. Ask personal questions
    3. Find me too’s
    4. Pay a genuine compliment
    5. Get an opinion
    6. Be present
    7. Name place animal thing

  • @aliunal1732
    @aliunal1732 4 года назад +3856

    Her: Ask personal questions!
    Me: So... what is your bank card number?

  • @AmanSharma-sn8js
    @AmanSharma-sn8js 11 месяцев назад +15

    I love how when she smiles - it is preceded with her eyes starting to sparkle then followed with a HUGE warm smile.

  • @nhanguyenlt7225
    @nhanguyenlt7225 7 лет назад +629

    1. first word floods gate
    2. skip small talks
    3. me-toos
    4. unique compliment
    5. ask for their opinion
    6. be present --> eyes contact
    7. name, place, animal, thing
    Her speech was great, thank you Malavika

    • @amitrahang6096
      @amitrahang6096 6 лет назад +1

      How can I talk English fluently

    • @questions3355
      @questions3355 6 лет назад +3

      Thanh Nhã Nguyễn Lê
      Thanks presentation is too long
      this is not engaging omg

    • @nitinkumar-yp8zm
      @nitinkumar-yp8zm 6 лет назад

      Skip small talk by asking a personal question

    • @timothyminton7687
      @timothyminton7687 6 лет назад

      Thanh Nhã Nguyễn Lê

    • @rayrodriguez2109
      @rayrodriguez2109 6 лет назад +1

      I love her she's a genius. And very glamorous ayeeeee.

  • @one9853
    @one9853 2 года назад +1018

    “Conversation can make war ,conversation can make peace “
    This line ♥️♥️

    • @PoisonelleMisty4311
      @PoisonelleMisty4311 11 месяцев назад

      Her tips on finding common ground and giving real compliments totally make sense. It's a cool reminder to be positive and curious in every convo.

    • @danish_thelearner
      @danish_thelearner 9 месяцев назад

      So,the conclusion is we should quite 😜

  • @Lollieloop
    @Lollieloop 8 лет назад +3691

    Plot twist she walks off stage and never talks to anyone that whole day

  • @arshitsharma3193
    @arshitsharma3193 Год назад +17

    This video >>>>>>>>>>> my whole one month learning of soft skills classes

  • @gopukrishna521
    @gopukrishna521 4 года назад +1353

    It's surprising how nobody is saying anything about how cute she speaks

    • @luckyluke4276
      @luckyluke4276 4 года назад +65

      And looks

    • @OffGridInvestor
      @OffGridInvestor 4 года назад +76

      She's indian barbie. But honestly at least the first few minutes I think she's talking to an empty room.

    • @lanel6745
      @lanel6745 4 года назад +61

      Exactly! She was enthusiastic and energetic and actually that looks so cute!! Idk why so many people got bored from that

    • @biggaming9075
      @biggaming9075 4 года назад +1

      cheryl sparkz you lucked up shoot your shot 🏀

    • @SubrataSarkar-us1cq
      @SubrataSarkar-us1cq 4 года назад

      Exactly

  • @abigailoguntuyi4387
    @abigailoguntuyi4387 4 года назад +327

    I really like how she presented her speech and her energy was so contagious. She's also pretty

    • @alive14ever
      @alive14ever 4 года назад +3

      She's a cool 7

    • @dbasrus
      @dbasrus 3 года назад +15

      @@alive14ever you're a socially-illiterate 2

    • @FIRESCREAMER1989
      @FIRESCREAMER1989 3 года назад +5

      I really wish she was my friend. Whatever she taught makes you so loveble as she is

    • @nimrashahid2569
      @nimrashahid2569 3 года назад +6

      body and face expressions and attitude really enlightens a person

  • @koushikmaji7998
    @koushikmaji7998 4 года назад +1463

    "Every person in your life was once a stranger"
    Family has left the chat

    • @gavtipor7394
      @gavtipor7394 4 года назад +60

      When u were born,even dey wer a stranger 🤔😂

    • @j.ou.d.f
      @j.ou.d.f 4 года назад +49

      @@gavtipor7394 nah not your mother cause you stayed in her womb for nearly a year so it would be pretty weird to call her a stranger

    • @Quackmire1
      @Quackmire1 4 года назад +4

      Except for family ofcourse duhhhh!!!!!

    • @AshutoshPandey-eq9xq
      @AshutoshPandey-eq9xq 4 года назад +19

      Maybe you're adopted 🙂😂

    • @mahotsavkumar1278
      @mahotsavkumar1278 4 года назад +2

      @@AshutoshPandey-eq9xq 😂😂😂

  • @kiwe2348
    @kiwe2348 11 месяцев назад +6

    Wonderful tips, thanks a ton.
    And I will definitely use them, it is much appreciated from an introvert person like me.
    Thanks!!
    1. The first word flood gates
    2. Skip the small talk
    3. Find the me too
    4. Pay an unique compliment
    5. Ask for an opinion
    6. Be present
    7. Name, place animal thing

  • @poojithareddy6197
    @poojithareddy6197 4 года назад +964

    Definitely one day I will share my SUCCESS story on this stage ....
    Thank you ❣️ soo much for all your support and blessings 🙏....

  • @sami6086
    @sami6086 3 года назад +298

    She has a point. When I am trying to improve my conversational skills, I listen to the radio daily. Listening to people who do it for a living improves the listeners skills and sort of gives you a role model of how to listen and talk

  • @priteshthakker
    @priteshthakker 8 лет назад +31

    Malavika Varadan... really gifted person with regard to such communications, giving such a good speech and so effectively communicating the topic

  • @muteebakhawar3500
    @muteebakhawar3500 Год назад +7

    The way she speaks... Just OMG 😱 so, smooth and energetic 🎉. She completely an enchanter ❤😂.

  • @Enigmaticharm
    @Enigmaticharm 4 года назад +2364

    Me trying to become a better person after quarantine:
    Edit : ive become a bit better! My skin also cleared so I kinda had a mini glow up

  • @damarh
    @damarh 8 лет назад +7450

    how do i proceed after she says "i have a boyfriend" ?

    • @elbarto8282
      @elbarto8282 8 лет назад +795

      damarh walk to the next one

    • @romanpirs8127
      @romanpirs8127 8 лет назад +176

      thats really awful, but i think thats a good reason forma not to go ahead with that person, i think that means she lets her boyfrien to control her or that she is egocentric

    • @suneelx63
      @suneelx63 8 лет назад +477

      damarha6 may be with "you need a better one"

    • @chillthcho7432
      @chillthcho7432 7 лет назад +347

      Say its ok i am not the jealous type

    • @Hi.Im.Vastur
      @Hi.Im.Vastur 7 лет назад +3

      +L CC lol

  • @mariamtaehyung30
    @mariamtaehyung30 2 года назад +519

    Let's appreciate the way she delivered the speech so eloquently and flawlessly with a beautiful smile on her face in the entire video and unfailingly making people laugh with her good sense of humor. Just slayed it effortlessly🌟
    Thanks for the likes

    • @jc4evur661
      @jc4evur661 10 месяцев назад

      All these attributes make it MUCH easier to start a conversation. 😃

  • @dreamer_deer
    @dreamer_deer Год назад +37

    Things I learnt from this:-
    1. Just ask questions what you want. What's the worst thing can happen?
    2. Skip small talk and ask personal questions (you will be surprised how much people are willing to share if you ask them)
    3. Find the "me too"s
    4. Give a compliment (mostly on what thinks they give efforts in for example makeup)
    5. Listen to their answers and add your opinion or thoughts about it.
    6. Make eye contact (see one eye at a time and move the the other afterwards)
    7. After they say their name say their name (for example - hi paul!)

    • @codeinout9438
      @codeinout9438 Год назад

      What is Mee too's

    • @dreamer_deer
      @dreamer_deer Год назад +1

      @@codeinout9438 That means when someone says something try to relate to it. For example your friend said I hate coffee and you too actually hate it so you say me too! This can help you be likable too as well as it can start another conversation too like your likes, dislikes, etc

  • @mundanemonday46
    @mundanemonday46 6 лет назад +763

    I am watching this because I am so bad at conversations that I act cold so people won’t want to talk to me. I do that to avoid awkwardness. I hate awkwardness. It makes me feel intimidated! Ughhh.

    • @randommess6667
      @randommess6667 6 лет назад +2

      exactly the same as me

    • @aly8950
      @aly8950 6 лет назад

      Same..

    • @brandonblacc_
      @brandonblacc_ 6 лет назад

      Me too! Damn it

    • @zombsz01
      @zombsz01 6 лет назад +32

      Can’t even hold conversations since I feel like I can’t add or contribute to them. Just makes me tense :(

    • @Paytonxoxoxo
      @Paytonxoxoxo 6 лет назад +3

      We have a lot in common

  • @andreinasound
    @andreinasound 8 лет назад +209

    This woman is just beautiful. Her inner beauty is reflected in her face and smile.
    I Loved every single tip! Thank you Malavika Varadan for open our eyes.

    • @geethakrishnag8325
      @geethakrishnag8325 8 лет назад

      ohh :o

    • @Jagdeepsingh-ew8pk
      @Jagdeepsingh-ew8pk 8 лет назад +1

      welcome to india

    • @Faiselmoha
      @Faiselmoha 8 лет назад

      I agree, but u are more beautiful, i guess :)

    • @Jagdeepsingh-ew8pk
      @Jagdeepsingh-ew8pk 8 лет назад

      Zulqarnain sorry? How could you say that or predict that?😉

    • @VengeanceBG
      @VengeanceBG 8 лет назад +2

      You are not fascinated from her inner beauty - she did her hair, she doesn't have the indian nose, you probably liked her partial awkwardnes and so on.. What I'm trying to say is that if you are not aware of how judgemental you are naturaly, then you need to investigate the subject.

  • @emerald9054
    @emerald9054 2 года назад +238

    What I love about this is that she didn't target an audience with the mindset that they were insufficient in some way to explain their difficulties communicating with strangers. She just focused on teaching how to converse from the perspective of making it better no matter what your background. That demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence.

  • @HarpaAI
    @HarpaAI Год назад +138

    🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
    00:00 📚 Conversations are like links that form a World Wide Web connecting us to strangers. They define who we are as a human race.
    02:20 🗣️ Starting a conversation with a stranger requires enthusiasm, positivity, and a simple greeting like "Hi" or "Hello."
    03:26 💬 Skip small talk and ask personal questions to create a deeper connection with the other person.
    06:42 😄 Pay unique and genuine compliments instead of using common words that people have become immune to.
    08:47 🤝 Find common ground with the other person to make them feel comfortable and engaged in the conversation.
    10:23 🤔 Ask for the other person's opinion on something generic to open up a two-way street of communication.
    12:01 👀 Be fully present and make eye contact to establish a deeper connection and show genuine interest in the conversation.
    13:01 📝 Remember and use the other person's name and other details about them to show care and investment in the conversation.
    Summary by HARPA AI 🧬

    • @naveenswarnkar4180
      @naveenswarnkar4180 Год назад

      Thanks a lot for writing this amazing conclusion, you made for this loving TED Talk! God Bless You because no one like you on this planet Earth!

    • @SomeCatFromFrance
      @SomeCatFromFrance Год назад +1

      Wow, probably the best Comment Bot ever on youtube!

    • @Orah2025
      @Orah2025 Год назад

      Thank you So MuCh Harpa AI! :)

  • @Shedrick7711
    @Shedrick7711 8 лет назад +45

    I have been using these seven steps for over 60 years and it has worked for me. I have met some lifelong friends and my wife because of them. thanks for sharing them.

    • @guineapig55555
      @guineapig55555 8 лет назад +11

      +Shedrick Sanders I don't believe you

    • @vs16694
      @vs16694 8 лет назад

      +guineapig55555 hahahahahahaah

    • @DoctorKlenk
      @DoctorKlenk 8 лет назад

      +Malaise yea srsly lol

    • @kmanflo
      @kmanflo 8 лет назад +2

      Despite the upload being on Jan. 11th 2016...
      are you a time traveler

    • @jacobbrown8893
      @jacobbrown8893 8 лет назад +17

      He means that he has been using these ideas before there was a video created talking about them.
      Are you an idiot?

  • @soniyakhatri3451
    @soniyakhatri3451 3 года назад +867

    💌A conversation is like reading a book.
    You can turn to any page you want .
    You can flip to your favourite chapter.
    You can read as long as you want.
    And you can read what you want.
    And every person, trust me, is a really good book.💚🌳🙏

  • @btul2569
    @btul2569 8 лет назад +1933

    she's amazing
    i'd let her marry my son but i dont have one and im not even married

    • @mrsenpaihd7485
      @mrsenpaihd7485 8 лет назад +105

      Batool wh- what? wait.. what?? my brain cant process this.

    • @ampersanda.h
      @ampersanda.h 8 лет назад +7

      Permission denied :D

    • @firdacz
      @firdacz 8 лет назад +38

      I would marry her myself! ...if I wasn't married already :D Such a charming person.

    • @b3at2
      @b3at2 8 лет назад +1

      Batool lmaooooooo

    • @MustafaAl-Gaberey
      @MustafaAl-Gaberey 8 лет назад +3

      wut?..

  • @onemillionpercent
    @onemillionpercent Год назад +16

    she’s absolutely captivating. what a phenomenal TED talk given by a clearly beautiful and kind woman, oozing with charisma from her accent to her hefty and valuable material. genius!

  • @sliceofmae
    @sliceofmae 8 лет назад +114

    1. Hi
    2. Ask personal question
    3. Me-toos
    4. Compliment
    5. Ask for opinion
    6. Full heartedly present
    7. Remember their details

    • @SnakeWasRight
      @SnakeWasRight 7 лет назад +6

      The awkward part is step 2, where she is suggesting you just ask people random questions. Do you like lizards!?!??! What's your favorite color??? Dogs or cats? What's your deepest life goal??! That just seems so childish to me. And awkward that they are just fishing for some kind of connection, it's borderline obsessive. Especially if this conversation is happening at the water cooler or printer. There are special situations where interviewing someone is not awkward, but not every day.

    • @Consolous
      @Consolous 7 лет назад +8

      You care too much about "awkward". Every new conversation with a stranger is awkward, embrace it.

    • @BeAPickle
      @BeAPickle 7 лет назад +1

      me irl half an hour later - What is your name? I forgot....

    • @safdarkhan8414
      @safdarkhan8414 7 лет назад

      iwdyv

  • @anandprakash4740
    @anandprakash4740 Год назад +445

    That was so good and motivational when se said "what starts with Hello and ends up with marriage proposal."😂☺

  • @britlmao
    @britlmao 3 года назад +224

    "and every day we meet so many strangers"
    I'm in my room all-day

    • @gurupriya8726
      @gurupriya8726 3 года назад +7

      Hey! You could meet a stranger online.. Just like now 🙂

    • @dt_99
      @dt_99 3 года назад

      @@gurupriya8726 yes. Internet has made it a cakewalk nowadays. Hi Guru Priya!

    • @gurupriya8726
      @gurupriya8726 3 года назад +1

      @@dt_99 Hello friend!! How are you doing?

    • @dt_99
      @dt_99 3 года назад

      @@gurupriya8726 I am doing good. How are you?

    • @gurupriya8726
      @gurupriya8726 3 года назад +1

      @@dt_99 just not as good as i would wish for lol. By the way, idk if this would be too much information, but here you go..i have a similar surname as yours, Gurupriya Takkar is my full name. Haha we got a me too topic here( not exactly me too).

  • @saeedcrt9444
    @saeedcrt9444 11 месяцев назад +8

    Conversation can make war ,conversation can make peace “
    This line are just wow amazing

    • @DJK-cq2uy
      @DJK-cq2uy 7 месяцев назад

      Wow...never heard that before 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂at 😂😂😂😂

  • @WonLotto100M
    @WonLotto100M 8 лет назад +47

    I started off with a negative outlook about this tedtalk but as I continued listening I captured the sincerity and truth of her message.

    • @WonLotto100M
      @WonLotto100M 8 лет назад +11

      "Don't listen to reply, listen to listen"!

    • @msinbalony
      @msinbalony 8 лет назад

      +modern geek me too.. interesting.

    • @tarek4868
      @tarek4868 8 лет назад

      the same

  • @libertybiberty8182
    @libertybiberty8182 3 года назад +1695

    “Ask for an opinion”
    Me: approaches girl
    Also me: *what is your opinion on the Israel-Palestine conflict?*

    • @suryapanditi3161
      @suryapanditi3161 3 года назад +81

      I don’t see the problem in asking that you gotta be sure

    • @Amaroq09
      @Amaroq09 3 года назад +77

      How would be your reaction if the answer was "I don't want to take any side cause I don't have enough information and experience with this conflict to make my views as objective as possible", and when this person wasn't neither from Palestine nor from Israel?

    • @libertybiberty8182
      @libertybiberty8182 3 года назад +38

      @@Amaroq09 I would be happy! That’s the exact kind of woman I would love to have. I personally have developed my own opinion on what I believe is right, but it took me a hot minute as well.

    • @ericcimic
      @ericcimic 3 года назад +50

      @@Amaroq09 I don't judge people on what they believe, it's more on why they believe it. Too many people these days are just reciting everything they hear without putting any individual thought into it.

    • @rauf2961
      @rauf2961 3 года назад +59

      Israel-Palestine Conflict ✖️
      Israel Genocide ✔️

  • @manjistharawat9144
    @manjistharawat9144 7 лет назад +2456

    We all Introverts need to watch this video

  • @grizzyc9796
    @grizzyc9796 Год назад +6

    this is so helpful. Being an introvert, I usually find it very difficult to talk to people. These pointers are a great roadmap to talking to people. Thanks so much

  • @fuckception
    @fuckception 8 лет назад +1964

    I can't even have a decent conversation with myself!

    • @satyamsharma14
      @satyamsharma14 8 лет назад +10

      HAHAHA!! I feel you, man.

    • @tobegan3753
      @tobegan3753 8 лет назад +8

      It's hard, maybe ask better questions or try mediation to quieten your mind

    • @xskywakerx
      @xskywakerx 8 лет назад +3

      hahahaha, funny

    • @fatmahassan800
      @fatmahassan800 8 лет назад +19

      all of us can have a conversation with ourselves. but when ourselves start the conversation we escape by doing any thing or talking with people , because we did`t have enough bravery to face ourselves!

    • @imNashh
      @imNashh 8 лет назад

      +liffeyb im liking that .

  • @anamikashah4154
    @anamikashah4154 6 лет назад +293

    The thing about being a good listener is that they often disregard the fact that you want to be listened to too..

    • @nightfighter7452
      @nightfighter7452 6 лет назад +24

      but that's good too, b/c I didn't want to talk in the first place

    • @ThaRiddler25
      @ThaRiddler25 6 лет назад

      I feel you..lol

    • @owentomos2306
      @owentomos2306 6 лет назад +8

      Obviously I've not listened, but have read your comments. Totally agree with you, too many people want to talk about themselves all the time, just one way traffic.

    • @debbiebezalel5271
      @debbiebezalel5271 6 лет назад

      YES

    • @melisacaceres8740
      @melisacaceres8740 6 лет назад +2

      Story of my life, whenever i got a lot that i want to talk about i kinda feel guilty but...Then i remember that i listen to hours and hours of endless drama of my friends' lives.

  • @IntellectCorner
    @IntellectCorner 7 лет назад +320

    "Don't listen to replay, listen to listen". Really good.

    • @anshularora
      @anshularora 7 лет назад +10

      I always thought of it as, don’t listen to reply but listen to understand! :)

    • @zopa9999999999999
      @zopa9999999999999 7 лет назад +4

      Anshul Arora that’s the right version. Don’t listen to reply

    • @ssppeellll
      @ssppeellll 7 лет назад +1

      Lily Tomlin observed that there are two parts to a conversation: talking and waiting to talk.

    • @MrBraveheart1191
      @MrBraveheart1191 7 лет назад +2

      How I understand don't listen to reply is, do not prepare your next sentence while the other person is talking but pay attention first.

    • @Philosophy15125
      @Philosophy15125 7 лет назад

      Great note

  • @roshansvideos
    @roshansvideos Год назад +4

    Malavika Varadan! We have heard this a thousand times, but your talk was a breath of fresh air!

  • @Rosebomb8
    @Rosebomb8 8 лет назад +59

    this woman speaks to my soul. the meaning and motivation behind this talk have fueled my social life over the past year and it has totally changed my perspective on other people in the best way. take the time to speak to people, truly hear them. it's so worth it.

    • @oscarbarraubergua9835
      @oscarbarraubergua9835 7 лет назад

      Rose Roberts, wellcome real life, enjoy it, have a great time.
      Regards, Oscar from Spain.

  • @ghayoorkhan7580
    @ghayoorkhan7580 4 года назад +187

    “don’t multitask” while reading comments.. lol my bad

  • @vedikadhir697
    @vedikadhir697 4 года назад +240

    She’s such an enthusiastic speaker .
    Thank you so much for 170 likes!!!

    • @irfanraza-lz3ye
      @irfanraza-lz3ye 4 года назад +10

      It’s like she’s having a conversation with us...
      Get it?

    • @manokaran358
      @manokaran358 4 года назад +4

      100th like

    • @4GAudioPodcast
      @4GAudioPodcast 4 года назад +2

      Yeah, but.. get to the point. Haha

  • @mayankrajsolanki5026
    @mayankrajsolanki5026 Год назад +2

    Came form an ig reel...she is totally amazing the way she tells her experience the way she understands the genuine problems of the person. Through this video I learned many things...like how u can put efforts during a conversation where u are lacking of words... mastering conversation is a great skill

    • @Dmarteni
      @Dmarteni Год назад

      Came from the same reel ✌️

  • @nguynee
    @nguynee 2 года назад +42

    Within 15 minutes she solved all the problems I was having in communication, which I spent time watching many youtube videos to be able to improve but couldn't until after watching this video I realized out many things. Thanks you so much!!!

  • @vloggersvlogs4354
    @vloggersvlogs4354 6 лет назад +39

    SHE JUST SUMMARIZED DALE CARNEGIES PRINCIPLES with her added experience IN A SIMPLE AND CHARISMATIC WAY BUT IT WAS very EFFECTIVE.. HERE ARE 7 PRINCIPLES::::::1.)listen to the convo without interupting the convo
    2.) be intrested nd talk in terms of their interest
    3.) start with a smile :)
    4.)never criticize
    5.)do sincere appreciation and, always be lavish praise.. dont flatter
    6.)talk to increase their self importance
    7.)remember their names with correct pronounciation

  • @oksanan.6466
    @oksanan.6466 3 года назад +87

    this girl has a great personality and energy no wonder she works on radio, great she found her place in the world

  • @badaltripathi2648
    @badaltripathi2648 3 года назад +439

    Here is the summary for someone who is busy.
    1:Just say hi, hello. Don't hesitate.
    2:Ask open-ended questions like, where are you from?
    ○ You have got a really nice name. What's the meaning of your name?
    ○ What do you do?
    ○ Have you ever been to this place before?
    § How often do you come here?
    3:Find the Me-toos
    • Try to find what is the common thing between you and the other person.
    ○ Step into that common ground and start talking.
    4:Pay a Unique Compliment
    • People will forget what you do, what you say but they will never forget how you made them feel.
    • Go out and give someone a nice full compliment.
    ○ So, I have this belief about a "compliment immunity meter", and it comes from this experience I had when I met this gorgeous supermodel.
    § And I look at her and I say, "Wow! You are beautiful!"
    § And there is no reaction on her face.
    § And I think to myself, "How?"
    § That's when I realized, she is immune to the word "beautiful."
    § She's probably heard it a hundred thousand times today.
    • Try and construct a compliment that's unique and genuine, and you don't have to lie.
    5:Ask for an Opinion
    • All of us have opinions; trust me.
    • And we all want them to be heard and everybody wants validation.
    ○ So go on and ask for an opinion, and that's when you open up a two-way street.
    ○ That is when the real communication begins,
    ○ and you will be surprised how much you can pick up about a person just by asking their opinion on something pretty generic.
    • Here's a mistake that some people make.
    ○ They ask your opinion about something really difficult.
    ○ It feels almost intimidating.
    • Somewhere in a room, full of very well-informed people, and someone was to come up to me and say, "So what do you think about the way the oil prices have affected the real estate market in Dubai?" I feel a bit cornered.
    ○ I feel like I might fail, and this is an examination, and that's the lesson.
    ○ Nobody needs to fail at a first-time conversation.
    • Just ask something simple.
    ○ Keep it generic.
    ○ How do you like your coffee? When did you watch your last movie? What did you think of it? And when somebody gives you their opinion: really listen.
    ○ Don't listen to reply.
    ○ Listen to listen.
    • There's a difference.
    6:Be present.
    ○ Just be wholeheartedly present, just be there.
    ○ And - oh! - my favourite part: make eye contact.
    ○ Trust me, eye contact is where all the magic happens.
    ○ You can feel the conversation.
    ○ And trust me, when you are looking at someone in the eye, nine out of ten times, they will not dare look away, right? (Laughter) Now, if only I could look into the eyes of 1.6 million people, I would not have to worry about you guys tuning out during the ad breaks.
    7:Name, place, animal, thing.
    ○ Do you remember that game? Remember the little details about a person.
    ○ Remember their name.
    • It's so important.
    • It's awful when you meet someone for the 18th time, and you say, "You must be Paul, no Peter.
    • Something with the P and it ends with ..." It's terrible.
    • remember someone's name and say it back to them.
    • You have no idea how important you're making them feel, and that's not the only detail.
    • Remember all the other details as well.
    • The places they like to go to, the places they've been to, the places they want to go to, their pet's names.
    • How have their pet's been feeling lately? The things they like.
    • Remember their children's names, that's such a winner.
    • Remember their wife's names, their girlfriend's names.

  • @onehourofrbm
    @onehourofrbm 3 года назад +92

    Summary of the 7 Ways:
    1. The first word flood gates - open the conversation with a simple Hi/Hey/Hello (positivity) - talk to strangers, the worst is they won’t talk to you but they are not talking to you until you try
    2. Skip the small talk - ask questions where people want to talk about - really personal questions / where you come from (where does your family life)
    3. Find the “Me too” - find something to agree on with the other person, something in common
    4. Pay a unique compliment - make them feel special and make them a nice full compliment something which is not general (you are beautiful - instead “I’ve never seen so beautiful blue eyes ever before” or “I love your smile”)
    5. Ask for their opinions - ask about the opinion about some generic thing, nothing too specific
    6. Be present - focus on what the other person is saying, do not let your thoughts fly away
    7. Name, Place, Animal, Thing - Game, Remember the name of a person - as well as Places they like, animals they have and things they like

  • @Ampwich
    @Ampwich 5 лет назад +681

    Me: I like how when you smile, your nose smiles and your whole being smiles
    Her: I have to go.....

  • @Jake5537t
    @Jake5537t 7 лет назад +44

    I tried this today at the bus stop and started a convo with someone who ive never spoke to
    I had to just push myself to say what i wanted to say then I realised how easy it was

    • @lenatoth8474
      @lenatoth8474 6 лет назад +1

      That is so amazing, did you have a full conversation with them?? like did it work out well?

  • @FawadKhan-m2u
    @FawadKhan-m2u 9 месяцев назад +1

    what I learned from her, "don't listen to reply, listen to listen". Thank you Mam!

  • @christiandevey3898
    @christiandevey3898 6 лет назад +91

    when she said "turn to the person next to you and say hi," I turned and said hi to my empty room

  • @jaykoranga4859
    @jaykoranga4859 4 года назад +280

    Tommorow is my exam and i am watchings 7 ways to start a conversation wowwwwwww 😃

  • @AldosWorldTV
    @AldosWorldTV 3 года назад +3023

    Damn tough crowd no one laughed when she said world wide web lololololz

    • @esotericbliss5887
      @esotericbliss5887 3 года назад +82

      I know right! I was cracking up!

    • @drewjames1770
      @drewjames1770 3 года назад +99

      I instantly went to comments when she said it 😂

    • @4pedos
      @4pedos 3 года назад +83

      that is because they don´t know what the world wide web is

    • @harishp.n5887
      @harishp.n5887 3 года назад +127

      plot twist their aint no crowd

    • @aryashetty3924
      @aryashetty3924 3 года назад +56

      Probably crowd mic is not there

  • @AnilAnvesh
    @AnilAnvesh Год назад +11

    After watching this talk, I have looked at myself and discovered something about myself. I am good at making conversations with strangers. But, when it comes to seeking help or asking for an opportunity, I act like mute. All of sudden, my super introverted nature kicks in. I start thinking, how they will react! I guess, now I know how to overcome that. Thanks Malavika ❤

  • @cappyvlogs
    @cappyvlogs 5 лет назад +246

    *The Problem Is That The Stranger Is Not Watching This Video!!*

  • @juliananavia2498
    @juliananavia2498 3 года назад +28

    I saw this 4 years ago... and I’m completely different. Can’t believe this is the video that actually helped me

    • @im_a_stain7874
      @im_a_stain7874 3 года назад

      What was the first conversation like

    • @juliananavia2498
      @juliananavia2498 3 года назад +3

      @@im_a_stain7874 Haha, after this video I of course couldn’t remember. I just had more fun, and I wasn’t so typically scared or awkward. Reading body language is also helpful too. Once you step into this, you’ll want to learn more about personalities, being a better listener, etc.

    • @im_a_stain7874
      @im_a_stain7874 3 года назад +6

      @@juliananavia2498 damn it's like unlocking new abilities in life

  • @All_in_one_tutor
    @All_in_one_tutor 3 года назад +195

    "What starts with a hello can end with a marriage proposal"

    • @vieiradossantoslidia1581
      @vieiradossantoslidia1581 3 года назад +21

      And THAT is a warning !

    • @salmansaadiqmusic
      @salmansaadiqmusic 3 года назад +4

      I dont think it's a good thing

    • @nahulseyon54
      @nahulseyon54 3 года назад +13

      "What starts with a hello can end with a sword fight or sniper shot"

    • @tf8615
      @tf8615 3 года назад +7

      "can end with a marriage proposal" that means she said No, lol

    • @leoniduspenskyi2134
      @leoniduspenskyi2134 3 года назад +1

      @@nahulseyon54 hello there
      General Kenobi!

  • @rahulisgreat4911
    @rahulisgreat4911 5 месяцев назад +1

    A summary for myself
    Just start the conversation, it will find the flow
    Be present, make eye contact
    Remember their name, place, animal...
    Give out unique compliments
    Reduce the small talk and ask deeper if not genuine questions
    Find Mee tooo's, not dissimilarities
    Ask for their opinion, about simple questions
    This is the best video on conversation skills
    Thanks a lot Malavika !

  • @catrash
    @catrash 3 года назад +166

    "Where do you come from and where does your family live?"
    "I come from here and my family lives here."
    The end.

    • @rupali4197
      @rupali4197 3 года назад

      😂

    • @NotKailash
      @NotKailash 3 года назад

      😅

    • @longtoattendlivestream6520
      @longtoattendlivestream6520 3 года назад +2

      conversation must be built from both sides. If the other side is too reluctant, it is almost the end no matter how much we try

  • @naqmeqeysari7573
    @naqmeqeysari7573 3 года назад +159

    i just loved how energetic and positive she was. she actually made me laugh :)

  • @rv3089
    @rv3089 6 лет назад +1598

    you breathe oxygen too?! we have SO much in common.

    • @Samwavv
      @Samwavv 6 лет назад

      Roberto Vera that’s funny

    • @katenka_ana3997
      @katenka_ana3997 6 лет назад +62

      and you.. BLINK ? Oh mY gOd I'm seriously shocked right now..

    • @Mukesh20
      @Mukesh20 6 лет назад +1

      Roberto Vera I am gonna use this line. Thank you 😀

    • @Friendly_Boo
      @Friendly_Boo 6 лет назад +4

      That will be my opener!

    • @thomassiju29
      @thomassiju29 6 лет назад +7

      Lmao😆😆😆..yea me too. Thats pretty unique.

  • @surajagrawal7980
    @surajagrawal7980 Год назад +7

    Seven ways :
    1. First Flood Gate - Start with smile and 'Hello'
    2. Skip Small talk - Try to talk about personal things
    3.Find me-toos - Common thing
    4. A compliment - People always remember how you make them feel
    5. Ask for Opinion or Suggestions
    6. Attention - Be present in conversation
    7. Name, place, animal - Remember Name their place
    With these ways you can have a beautiful conversation with people sitting beside you, behind you or walking along with you❤

  • @sophiakoko
    @sophiakoko 2 года назад +101

    I love the analogy that people are like books, filled with stories to tell. I'm always so worried what everyone is thinking about me that sometimes I forget to really be present in conversations. I end up missing out on so many amazing stories and experiences because of my anxieties but this actually makes me want to talk to strangers. Amazing job!

    • @richmondmamfe4731
      @richmondmamfe4731 Год назад +2

      Hi Sophia! Richie from Ghana.

    • @daenielnanoz2059
      @daenielnanoz2059 Год назад +1

      agree!

    • @yoosuftolani2142
      @yoosuftolani2142 Год назад +1

      I feel this way too

    • @aayushagrawal7143
      @aayushagrawal7143 Год назад

      😢

    • @PoisonelleMisty4311
      @PoisonelleMisty4311 11 месяцев назад +1

      Hey there! 😊 I watched Malavika's TEDx talk, and it was truly fantastic! Her insights on building connections through common ground and genuine compliments are so valuable. It's a great reminder to approach conversations with positivity and curiosity. I appreciate you sharing this gem; it's something I'll definitely keep in mind. Thanks a buddy! 🌟

  • @Darksilviah
    @Darksilviah 5 лет назад +100

    She has such a pleasant way to express her thoughts, such a powerful and positive energy. I loved this talk. I have always loved starting conversations with strangers, these tips are very useful!

  • @Honeyydo
    @Honeyydo 8 лет назад +857

    "A conversation is an adventure." More like an anxiety-riddled obstacle course.. hence why I am here lol.

    • @matrixdukenukem000
      @matrixdukenukem000 8 лет назад +50

      My thoughts exactly. Talking to strangers is more like a sweaty, panic rising and possible bad outcome for an introvert specially.

    • @Jamesucht
      @Jamesucht 8 лет назад +24

      Small talk is like kryptonite. #IntrovertProblems

    • @MrMark940
      @MrMark940 8 лет назад +10

      can I have a convemesation with you?

    • @WantedMayhem
      @WantedMayhem 7 лет назад +2

      Sounds very spot on 😂😂🤣

    • @zackbrown5201
      @zackbrown5201 7 лет назад +7

      what is she files a rape case for just started talking to her