10 Tips For Better Conversations - La Rochefoucauld's Art of Conversation

I need these. I'm terrible in social settings with large groups of people

I love your videos but the one thing I feel is missing is examples of each scenario. I love the broad but delicate way you explained each “step”, so to speak. Excited to see more!

I've gotten accustomed to these tips and they do help, but I find myself sometimes just not knowing what to say, I force myself to be present in conversation (a common tip) but at times I have nothing to say, is that normal or is there a way to keep the flow of conversation

Well this wasn't really what i was looking for, no offense. I think maybe if i put my phone down for a while i might be able to work on the conversation part of my brain. I have conversations with myself all the time. I'll have to memorize a list of topics to talk about, then i can free style from there

That’s the problem I be too quiet and be stuck thinking on what ima say next 😩🤦🏾‍♂️

Waste of time…

Bonne vidéo ! Personnellement, je conseille le livre "CONVERSATION & RÉPARTIE", de Nathan Stone. Y a tout ce qu'il faut savoir, c'est clair, très complet, pas de discours superflu, le top. Tous ceux à qui je l'ai conseillé en sont très contents ! C'est un indispensable.

Because I’m a private person. I don’t like to go many places, people are too nosy. Where do you live? Where do you work? Do you have any kids? Are you married?

Who here like me like to use fancy words when speaking so that you sound like you speak English very fluently such as "interesting" or "strange" and "extraordinary".

Thank you

I have ADHD/asd1 high functioning and I have read many books on conversations and people skills but unfortunately I still use these tools to eventually guide the conversation to talking about myself. I just got better at navigating small talk and cordiality until I begin to "politely control the conversion" with many please and thank yous and questions about the other person to corner them to asking me a question in the desired subject

This is gold but surface level only. Should go in depth on each topic with a few examples. But thank u for this guide line 🙏🏾

i know i’m not boring but it’s so hard to show that in comversation

Honestly can't agree with rule nine. Yeah, for some people it applies, some people just need to shut up, but I'm silent most of the time because I have nothing to say and people seem to be scared of or disgusted by me because of it. I don't know if the people around me are just very judgmental or what, but it hasn't been working too well tbh

Awesome ideas to keep front of mind! Thank you Robin. #7 reminds me of Anne Lamott saying, "...you don’t always have to chop with the sword of truth. You can point with it, too."

Hey man ! Thanks for the video ! As a french guy, I didn't know about La Rochefoucauld ! Thanks for the insight ! Take care !

Looks like lashdbrjxhrdkc was a wise man.

This is a very informative video. I managed to sit through the whole six minutes and nineteen seconds, just listening to you talk, and absorbing as much information as I can. This video is not only helpful for those who wish to learn to communicate better, but also for those who would like to practice listening. Thank you for making this video, Robin, and congratulations, for you have earned another subscriber.

The T&Cs of conversations

It was my first day in highschool today, I fumbled my one chance to make a friend, everyone could hear my voice shake when I spoke😓

you are great

Toook you a really long time to get to the point

Looking unfriendly is the only way I can hide my anxiety, which as a result leaves me depressed on all the good conversations I could’ve had so thanks for this video I’ll try these things out

Thank you for this

just read Gaddis' Recognitions

This generation knows nothing about conversation bc they spend all their time texting and talking only about themselves, the most interesting thing on their I’m so special minds

hot damn, very good

I came here because I have a few aquantances who always dominate the conversation. In one group one of them spent about twenty minutes telling me the intricacies of assembling a kitchen cupboard without interruption, while another always talks about himself and you can't get a word in edgeways (I've since left the group for this reason). Another, a girl I know, speaks at one hundred miles an hour and might give you a few seconds to reply before she's off again. I just don't understand the lack of self-awareness of these 'friends'. It's just another of many reasons why I don't like people.

V helpful!

Probably the most important skill on the planet.

I'm sorry but you can't tell me that the thumbnail doesn't give 'babygurl' vibes 😂

Another excellent video. I read La Rochefoucauld’s book of maxims. He had a wonderful way of saying difficult things in a beautifully simple way. I agree with your points on a better conversation - specially on the art of letting the other person reason the conclusions by themselves.

Being a good listener is actually a important skill. People can like you instantly. The salon concept is so interesting btw thanks for sharing

One thing I would like to add to this, and that ties into the point of practicing the art of silence, is to avoid filler sounds like "Um", "Eeh", "Uuh", "Ehrm", and so on. It's incredibly annoying, people lose interest and stop listening to you, and it makes it seem like you have no idea what to say or what you are even talking about. Instead - master the art of silence and practice it! This is my main "trick" when talking to people, especially groups. They are like soft toffee in my hands and I can keep them interested for quite a while.

This has been the best video I've watched all week. Cheers. I love these fascinating tidbits of history that really show such a genuine insight, a peak, into the genuine human condition and the communities of.

can i see your desk,how are you organize all your notes,cuz,me and my notes just mess

Thank you for this great tips ♥

La Rochewho?

1: Listen to those who speak if want to be listened to.
2: Avoid arguing with indifferent things, and avoid asking useless questions.
3: Converse cordially according to the mood of the room.
4: One must avoid talking lot a long time about oneself.
5: Let people reach their own conclusions.
6: Never speak with airs of authority or use words and terms that are bigger than things.
7: Retain opinions that might hurt the feelings of others.
8: It is dangerous to always want to be the master of the conversation.
9: Remain silent if there's nothing to say.
10: Practice the art of silence.

Thanks for this brother. I really appreciate the insights, I actually watched this before work and had some very productive meetings today. I often feel like I blab half baked ideas just to say something. Today I said less and accomplished more.

God bless!

Could you please create a video on metafiction?

I wonder what you think about nodding or saying 'yeah' as the speaker talks? Is it considered thoughtful or annoying?

incredible explanations to help us understand!

I loved the video. Very useful tips and a very engaging research about the topic.

These are very important points that could help us here in the USA where having a civil conversation with someone on the opposite side of your political stance is almost impossible.

I really enjoy ur way of thinking ❤️ Feels refreshing to hear pure crisp thoughts🍀
PS: u r cute so it helps too🐨

I wish saloons were still a thing