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How To (really) Get To Know Someone
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Some people have no trouble getting to know others. You might even have a friend like that.
Ten minutes with someone new, and they’re chatting away as if they’ve known each other for years. But not everyone has such an easy time connecting with new people.
When trying to find out more about a new acquaintance, you might be tempted to run through a long list of questions. While asking questions is certainly a good starting point, it’s only part of the equation.
Here’s a look at how to get to know someone on a deeper level without a ton of small talk.
Ask genuine questions
Again, questions do serve a purpose when you’re getting to know someone. In fact, you’d probably have a hard time communicating without asking any questions at all.
But it’s important to make sure you’re asking questions you’re truly interested in. Not much of a film person? Don’t feel like you have to rattle off the age-old “Seen any good movies lately?”
Focus on questions that further a conversation
Consider how you’d feel if someone asked you a lot of questions that didn’t seem to have much purpose:
“What’s your middle name?”“Do you have any pets?”“What’s your favorite food?”
You’d probably feel overwhelmed, or even like you stumbled into an interview you weren’t prepared for.
Instead of asking random questions, let the conversation guide you, and look for cues from the other person. For example, if you notice a co-worker has a desktop background of dogs, you might say, “Oh, how cute! Are those your dogs?”
Remember, you don’t have to ask everything that comes to mind. People naturally reveal information about themselves over time.
If you keep talking to them, you’ll probably end up getting answers to even those questions you didn’t ask.
Avoid rapid-fire questions
Say you just met someone who seems really great. You can definitely see yourself becoming friends, maybe even something more. Once you feel that initial spark of interest, you want to know more about them ASAP.
But rattling off a lot of questions may not be the best move. Sure, you’ll find out key facts about the person, such as where they grew up and how many siblings they have. But one thoughtful question might give you even more information.
For example, if you want to ask about family, you could say, “Do you spend a lot of time with your family?” This will likely get you a better answer than simply asking if they have siblings.
Accept the awkwardness
People often default to rapid, superficial questioning when they sense a lull in the conversation. But this initial awkwardness is totally normal.
A 2018 study found it usually takes about a month for conversation patterns to settle into a comfortable rhythm.
In the meantime, try not to be too put off by any moments of silence or awkwardness that might come up.
If you have a hard time getting through those initial awkward moments, Katherine Parker, LMFT, suggests practicing with a trusted friend. Start with an opener, such as “Hey, I love that patch on your bag. Did you design it?” and practice keeping the conversation going.
Actively listen to their answers
If you’re genuinely interested in getting to know someone, you can’t just ask them questions. You also have to pay attention to their answers. You can use active listening skills to show someone you have a sincere interest in what they have to say.
Active listening means you participate in the conversation even when you’re not speaking.
How to do it
Give active listening a try by:
making eye contactturning or leaning toward the person speakingnodding or making affirming noises while listeningwaiting to speak until they finishrestating or empathizing with what they’ve said (“You broke your arm twice in one year? That must have been horrible, I can’t imagine.”)
Pay attention to how they respond
You can learn a lot from how someone physically responds to a question. Do they lean in to reply? Gesture or seem otherwise animated as they answer?
If they seem excited, you’ve probably landed on a good topic. If they turn their body or head away, shrug off the question, or give a brief answer, they may not have much interest.
Learning to recognize someone’s level of interest can help you have more success with communication. Someone may have less interest in talking to you if they think you’ll continue asking questions about things they don’t really care about.
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Four Years After She Contested For BBNaija Season Two, See Current Photos Of Debbie Rise, She Is Beautiful
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Four Years After She Contested For BBNaija Season Two, See Current Photos Of Debbie Rise
Oluwarise Deborah Ebun popular known as Debbie-Rise or Deborah Rise was born on December 20th, She is from Kaduna state, During her career, she recorded several singles that became hits in Nigeria. May 19, 2017.
The guitar strumming Debie-Rise is the third runner-up of #BBNaija season Two, as she leaves in the #BBFinale.
Big Brother Naija 2017, also known as Big Brother Naija: See Gobbe is the second season of the Nigerian version of the reality show Big Brother.
It was launched on 22 January 2017 and is slated to end after 78 days. Ex-housemate Ebuka Obi-Uchendu from season one as the host. Two fake housemates, Jon Ogah and Ese Eriata were introduced halfway into the show to spice things up.
Debby Rise and Bassy was a housemate that that joined the BBNaija contest at the middle of the show.
After the show, she released some singles, and also made a big announcement with regards to her stage name and career.
Debby Rise is now a born again, and a Christian singer, The singer took to her Instagram page to announce that she has officially changed her professional name from Debie-Rise to Deborah Rise, saying that the change of name was, for her, a rebirth of some sort.
She has also released a gospel song titled "My Choice" which embodies her change and conversion into the Christian faith.
See Current photos of BBNaija Debby Rise (Deborah Rise):
She's still beautiful as ever, and she's looking so sophisticated and adorable.
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Roundgold
How To Apply For Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) Application Portal & Requirements*
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*How to Apply for Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) – Application Portal & Requirements*
_October 23, 2020_
The Federal government has officially unveiled the registration portal for the N75 Billion Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), thereby paving the way for interested young Nigerians between the age of 18-35 years old to apply.
Successful applicants will undergo 5 days of compulsory online training which is free. Fund approval will range from N250,000 to N5,000,000 with a spread across group applications, individual applications, working capital loans set at 1 year, and term loans set at 3 years.
REQUIREMENTS
• Phone number
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Geo-Political Zone
• State of Origin
• LGA
• Educational Level
• Select Preferred Training Center
• How did you hear about NYIF? (select option)
Youth with business ideas that require funding can apply for the fund through the
following link:
https://nyif.nmfb.com.ng/Applicants/New
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Gay Leader Who Defiles Underage Boys Caught In Oyigbo, Rivers
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Today we arrested the leader of a gay group who specialize in sodomizing underaged children in Rivers State.
#SWIPE #SODOMY #Defilement
BBI ARREST 42-YEAR OLD GAY LEADER KINGSLEY ONUOHA FOR SODOMY IN OYIGBO, RIVERS STATE.
Behind Bars Right Foundation (Human Rights) has arrested a 42-year old man identified as Kingsley Onuoha for engaging in homosexuality �â€â¤â€ï¿½ and sodomizing a 16-year old orphan (Anal Penetration). .
BBI Intelligence team led by DG,Gwamnishu Emefiena Harrison and Barr. Prince Ibe, Rivers State BBI Director, verified the story and swiftly mobilised and tracked down suspect.
Luck, however, ran out on him on August 19, 2019, when he sneaked into his shop and was busted by BBI team.
The 16-year old victim is currently receiving treatment (Hospital name withheld) as well as meeting with health counselors for health talk on how to manage the situation.
We've handed the suspect over to Oyigbo Divisional Police Station, Rivers State. Suspect will be taken for medical examination (HIV test) to verify his status".
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