Whenever someone’s story is aborted, let the interrup-
tion play itself out. Give everyone time to dote on the
little darling, give their dinner order, or pick up the
jagged pieces of china.
Then, when the group reassembles, simply say to the
person who suffered story-interruptus, “Now please get
back to your story.” Or better yet, remember where they
were and then ask, “So what happened after the . . .”
(and fill in the last few words).
YOU ARE READING
How To Talk To Anyone by LIEL LOWNDES
Non-FictionIt's not the whole book, I've cutted down the techniques the author wrote in the book. I hope you like it reading as much as I did. Although, I did this for my own good but I guess, a little charity doesn't hurt anyone.
