CONVERSATION-AN ART
“A man can talk his way to the top of the world”-SOCRATES
CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONCONVERSATION-THE GAMEBUILDING CONVERSATIONMELTING THE ICEGOOD CONVERSATIONALISTART OF CONVERSATIONDO’S AND DONT’SCONCLUSION
Y DO WE NEED IT?Means of thought transfer
Interchange of ideas &experience
Personnel gains
Organisational gains
Social acceptance
Relaxation
CONVERSATION-THE GAMEIt’s a game....don believe me?? PLAY THE GAME…………It can be between 2,3 or more people…..Topics are passed from person to personEncourages participationIs a Give & Take affairDevelops
1) Co-operation2) Togetherness3) Enlightenment
PARTICIPATIONConversation succeeds best when there is equal
participation
Involves dedication, interest and tolerance
No monopolising but sharing
Involves creating new angles of thought,new
ideas,solutions and suggestions
It involves creating an atmosphere of appreciation
&encouragement
GIVE & TAKEIt is giving as well as sharing information
Involves periods of listening & self expression
Careful exchange of words & not duels
Understanding views & opinions and adding
on inputs
Keeping an open mind……..
CO-OPERATIONInvolves tolerance
1. one cannot always agree but one can agree
to disagree-essence of tolerance
Respecting personalities & views
Creation of fellow-feeling ,mutual trust
Casting away self consciousness
TOGETHERNESSBinds different sects,
beliefs,statuses,professions,vocations
Free exchange of ideas take place
No conversation is complete without
togetherness
Helps improve mental capability and
reasoning
ENLIGHTMENTConversations are enlightening and
informative
Provides enriched ideas & add experience
Constant learning takes place
Motivates to reach higher ladders of
knowledge
BUILDING CONVERSATIONSTECHNIQUES TO BUILD
TOPICS EXCHANGE CHANGING OF
OF THOUGHT SUBJECTS
SUMMING UP
ADDING VIEWS
TOPIC
CHOOSE TOPICS OF
COMMON INTEREST MAINTAIN INTEREST
AND EXCITEMENT
EXCHANGE OF THOUGHTSHave wide area of thought
Never lose focus of the topic
Criticisms and suggestions should be with grace
and forbearance
Free and calculated ideas and views should be put
forward
CHANGE OF TOPICTopic change should be in natural and dexterous manner
No rise or fall in tempo should be present
Topic should have a logical sequence
Less controversial topics are to be chosen
Topic should never be personal experience or stories
ADDING VIEWSCan be a casual remark, comment
Hold your brakes if knowledge known is less
No remarks should be made on people not
present
No tension infusing views should be given
No sudden change of views should be given
SUMMING UPShould be in tandem to the topic
Efficient in conclusion
Artistic in manner
Should be done systematically
Retain some conclusions for intellect
enrichment
WANNA BE…….GOOD CONVERSATIONALIST?
Tricks of the trade
Discipline and order in thought
Thought translation
Practice
Stress on quality than quantity
Self-control
Voice intonation(modulation..)
CONTD………..Command over language
Interest
Alertness
Confidence
Openness
Last..but not the least….BE YOURSELF
BUSNESS CONVERSATIONSBusiness world slogan-cheat or be cheated Thought not always true but causes suspicion
among businessmenSo what's the way forward……Frank & sincere conversations it creates goodwill & reputation >>
CONTD…..TIME=MONEY in business
Conversations should be brief and specific
Normal formalities however necessary
Avoid personal exchanges
AMALGATION TALKS….
Amiable talk in cordial manner
No dissenting voice
Serious ,concise and guarded talk required
COMMON PROBLEMSDEFECTS REMEDIES
1. Unsteady voice
2. Language barrier
Eliminate the cause –physical discomfort or mental glitch
Make determined conscious effort
Regular practice like speech training, reciting poems or digits or private practice
Forced and increased conversation
Increased reading habits
1. STAMMERING
2. NERVOUSNESS
Increased will power to speak and overcome
Hard practiceBreath control exercisesStress on pronounciationReading aloud difficult
words
Identify causeDrink waterDevelop self belief
1. INSECURITY
2. INFERIORITY COMPLEX
Be in company of others
Get professional help
Change task in hand
Have faith in selfBuild confidenceForce mentality that
all are equals
TABOOS IN CONVERSATIONIts better to avoid the following topics
Personnel matters
Religion
Gossip
Comments on others profession
Controversial subjects
A FEW MORE…TRICKSAvoid monopoly in talking
Listen to views & share space amicably
Be neutral in stance
Never fish for appreciation
Avoid monologue…..(blabbering)
Be well mannered
THANK YOU
By JAYARAM V DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
STUDIES PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY