From the course: How to Network When You Don't Like Networking

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Ask positive, open-ended questions

Ask positive, open-ended questions

- [Interviewer] Right, yes. Let's talk a bit more about when you're in the thick of it, that conversation, so you've had some openers, and we're in sort of in the mix, and you're watching out for dominating, if you're preferring extroversion, and having a lot of fun. What are some other pro tips with regard to keeping the conversation going in some cool and interesting ways? - [Woman] So, I would always favor asking questions and, if given the opportunity, open-ended questions as opposed to close-ended questions. Like, also, to make sure that what you're saying is in the positive, it's really astonishing how often people attempt to bond over what's wrong, like it's incredibly prevalent. So just take note of it, next time you're out and about. Unfortunately, I think you'll probably find that to be the case. Oh, my gosh, the weather's terrible, the parking is bad, so much traffic, they downscaled this year, looks like the…

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