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