Customers are people you don\u2019t know yet. In order to start that association, a remark must be made. If you make a comment that makes someone feel better at that moment, you create a connection that may turn into more. How do you connect with others? By learning some conversation starters, you can practice with those first few words that get a discussion started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We don\u2019t just start talking without getting someone else\u2019s attention. If we do, nine times out of ten, they won\u2019t even know you are talking to them! First take a casual look and see if you can encourage the person to look your way. How do you do that? The best way is to turn toward them with your face in a smile. As soon as your eyes connect, get ready to say something. Then you must figure out what to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many will start a conversation with the benign question that usually prompts a vague response: How are you? Too often people won\u2019t even tell you how they REALLY feel – and maybe that\u2019s better, since you really don\u2019t want to hear someone\u2019s list of ailments! It\u2019s better to ask a question that will prompt a volley back and forth of words. Think of some questions that you might enjoy answering: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whenever you can, exude friendliness and a sense of fun – let them know that you are interested in their answers. Ease into the questions, but just remember: people like to talk about themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sure to notice the details of the person. Is there something that caught your eyes? People usually appreciate an affirmation, and there\u2019s always some compliment you can give someone. Even when the person argues with the compliment, rebound with a little more so that the compliment is heard and sinks in. Think of some of the compliments you may enjoy hearing: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sincere, don\u2019t be overbearing, and people will remember you because of what you said. Often it\u2019s the compliment that you gave that people will associate with you, so give them freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019ve chatted for a bit, think of how you can bridge the conversation to your service or product. Based on what you\u2019ve learned about the person, come up with a way that you can help potential customers better their lives. Ask it as a question: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When there\u2019s a need, more often than not, people want to find a way to satisfy that. Find out what that need is by talking to people and figure out how your service or product can help.
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