Just ask questions. Lots of people just love to talk about themselves. Asking a question is like dropping a bomb. People will often just talk and talk after. Then, you can create followup questions based on their answers.
Avoid yes or no questions, and don't suggest answers. Like, don't say "where is your office, downtown?"
Suggesting an answer can be a common nervous tick, but it turns the question into a simple yes/no scenario and eliminates conversation.
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Just ask questions. Lots of people just love to talk about themselves. Asking a question is like dropping a bomb. People will often just talk and talk after. Then, you can create followup questions based on their answers.
Avoid yes or no questions, and don't suggest answers. Like, don't say "where is your office, downtown?"
Suggesting an answer can be a common nervous tick, but it turns the question into a simple yes/no scenario and eliminates conversation.