I was taught a conversation was supposed to go like this:
- They say something.
- I make a comment acknowledging what they said.
- I ask a question to keep the conversation going.
However, this results in boring conversations. This is only an exchange of information, not an emotional connection.
Is there a better way to have a conversation?
How do you connect with someone?
How do you go from small-talk topic like "how are you" to deeper topics?