In a everyday conversation, it shows interest and builds trust. You'll learn more about the people you interact with and people love to talk about themselves. At work, it shows initiative and reduces ambiguity. It also helps you understand people's real expectations behind all the business-speak.
As an addendum, bring in things that the person you're talking to has mentioned. It proves that you were listening to them and makes them feel important, and they are more likely to believe or assume that your suggestions are based on their own comments.
Ask meaningful questions.
In a everyday conversation, it shows interest and builds trust. You'll learn more about the people you interact with and people love to talk about themselves. At work, it shows initiative and reduces ambiguity. It also helps you understand people's real expectations behind all the business-speak.
As an addendum, bring in things that the person you're talking to has mentioned. It proves that you were listening to them and makes them feel important, and they are more likely to believe or assume that your suggestions are based on their own comments.