10 ways to have a better conversation

Is it normal for celeste that nowadays every conversation, even the most trivial one, has the potential of becoming an argument?

• Yes, it's normal

• No, but that's okay

• No, it's normal

Celeste has noticed a big problem. What is it?

• Our politicians rarely agree with each other.

• More than ever before, people aren't listening to one another.

• Conversations too often become arguments.

According to her, we are more polarized, more divided, which means....?

• we are listening to each other more and more

• we are not listening to each other

• we are talking to each other

• listening is not important

What a conversation requires?

• A balance between talking and speaking

• A balance between talking and listening

• A balance between listening and paying attention

Part of the loss of the balance between listening and talking is due to:

• smartphones only

• twitter

• Instagram

• technology

The majority of teenagers are more likely to sent their friends text messages than talking face to face. Is it true or false?

• True

• False

Why is Celeste worried about teenagers?

• They fight a lot.

• They aren't doing well in school.

• Instead of talking with their friends face-to-face, they text each other.

What does Celeste do for a living?

• She's a teacher.

• She's a professional interviewer

What does she mean about rule number one "Be present"?

• Pay attention to the person or people you're with is what matters.

• If you want to get out of a conversation, start using your phone.

• To pay attention you just have to drop down your keys and cell phone

What does she mean about rule number two "don't pontificate"?

• That you have to enter every conversation assuming to have something to learn

• You don't need to listen to the others, your opinion is all that matters

• That people should always write a blog if they like to listen to the others.