> It seems to me that this is a valuable skill to aspire to. It's simple actually, the techniques in winning friends and influencing people is a good place to

> It seems to me that this is a valuable skill to aspire to. It's simple actually, the techniques in winning friends and influencing people is a good place to start. Most people love talking about themselves and their interests. In reality, for anyone seeking relationships and real connections, "tricking" people to talk about what they want is empty, hallow, and disappointing. It will almost never be reciprocated.