Chapter
The Art of Building Rapport in Conversations
07:36 - 11:44 (04:08)
The key to building rapport in conversations is to be present, empathetic and to actively listen to the person rather than focus on what you're going to say next. It is important to let them tell their full story without interrupting or trying to direct the conversation to your benefit.
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The guest discusses the negative effects of not being fully present in a conversation, such as lacking empathy and only trying to optimize the conversation, and the importance of active listening and genuinely feeling what the other person is feeling.
07:36 - 10:31 (02:55)
Summary
The guest discusses the negative effects of not being fully present in a conversation, such as lacking empathy and only trying to optimize the conversation, and the importance of active listening and genuinely feeling what the other person is feeling.
ChapterThe Art of Building Rapport in Conversations
Episode#337 – Destiny: Politics, Free Speech, Controversy, Sex, War, and Relationships
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Most people think in stories, in which the individual facts don't matter as much as the whole narrative.
10:31 - 11:44 (01:13)
Summary
Most people think in stories, in which the individual facts don't matter as much as the whole narrative. However, some individuals prefer a more structured and logical approach to communication, such as syllogisms.