She told me funny stories about clients or things that were happening in her life. I read a lot of self-help back then, especially related to career, so we talked about our jobs. From there, the conversation would flow anywhere. She was observant, always noticing if I’d brought a book with me, and made a point to ask me about what I was reading. My stylist - let’s call her Kay - was good about not filtering herself, but also not making me feel as though I were on the spot. To make a connection, you both want to ask questions and reveal things about yourself that help the other person relate to you. To get to know someone, you have to start with small talk, but you don’t have to stay there. Don’t be afraid to go beneath the surface. 5 Ways to Genuinely Connect With an Introvert 1. That brings us to our first point on how to genuinely connect with an introvert. Perhaps the most essential key to success with an introvert is just being honest about what is on your mind. While we have to make an effort with small talk, a conversation can be meaningful for us even if we are not talking about the deeper mysteries of the universe or digging into one another’s trauma. Making that connection with an introvert who is important to you does not have to be impossible. Introverts can also find it challenging to connect with fellow introverts, not only because most of us prefer to be at home in our quiet bubbles, but because we worry about saying the wrong thing. I say this as an introvert myself with empathy toward extroverts who are trying - whether it is to get to know us or if you are an extrovert with a beloved introvert in your life and you want to spend some quality time with them. My stylist knew how to make a connection with me, and some of the methods below are pulled from things she did that were effective.Ĭonnecting with an introvert can be difficult at times. Most introverts understand the horror of sitting in the chair at the salon and having to make small talk with a chatty stylist, but this wasn’t like that. When I lived in Los Angeles, I had a hair stylist that I loved, and she was an extrovert.
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