Topics, turns, time, transgressions -- how do we actually manage all the mechanical tools that let us talk to each other in functional ways? What happens when we habitually do one of the main mechanisms badly? Do people endure you taking turns that are way too long? Too short? Learn the entire list of functional and dysfunctional conversation mechanics -- you'll be amazed at how the concept of conversational mechanics changes how you talk every single day.
Interpersonal Mechanisms
Do you know the list of interpersonal mechanisms you can bring to a conversation? How good are you at enacting the functional ones? How good are you at avoiding the dysfunctionals?
For example, can you give out compliments? Are they the right scripts? Tone? Authenticity? Given at the right time? With the right frequency? What happens when you do compliments "wrongly"?
Interpersonal mechanisms are a superpower in business and relationships. It's time to learn them at a super level.
Communication Mechanisms
Your body has over one hundred locations from which you can send messages. From facial expressions to body positioning, we send and read meanings that go way beyond just the words we use. Add in our range of vocalic tricks and you suddenly understand just how complex and powerful our options are for sending messages during conversations.
All which begs the question -- are you doing these well? Where are you lagging behind, or even failing? You can lower the quality of every conversation you have if your behaviorals and paralanguage aren't working in your favor.
The Mega-Concepts of Conversation
So much of our communication is done in conversation with others. It's really the dominant human format -- dialogue, both face-to-face, and via all our magical devices.
It's not surprising then, that we've developed lots of ideas, across many cultures, for how conversations should go. Understanding these ideas, grooves, rules, and variations means you are able to adapt and do great conversations over and over, pretty much wherever you go, or whomever you chat with.
Learn more about our most powerful mega-concepts, and how well you do each of them, by signing up for coaching sessions with Dr. Dan.
