“Topic prep involves just taking a minute or two before you walk into a conversation… and you pause and think of three things that you're curious to ask in advance.”

Rachel Greenwald · Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · 331. Matchmaker Mindset: How to Make Yourself Memorable in Any Conversation

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Before entering a conversation, pause for a minute and think of three curiosity-based questions to ask the other person

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