Attention Quote by John Steinbeck

Appearing to pay attention when someone is speaking is one of the cornerstones of real social interaction.

— Judith Martin

What I've learned is, if I have to go out and speak, the best way to get people's attention is to tell them a…

— Sandra Cisneros

“How do you minimize the awkwardness in that moment? What are some of the conversations starters you've used to open, encourage, and support enjoyable…

— Susan C. Young

Whenever I think I'm going to get certain information out of a person, it's never as effective or comfortable as just having an open…

— Angie Martinez

Conversations are the most direct way to connect with people.

— Padgett Powell

If you are approachable, if you keep your line of communication open, then very often, you get to hear what you need to hear.

— Arundhati Bhattacharya

“Beginning a conversation is an act of bravery. When you initiate a conversation, you fearlessly step into the unknown. Will the other person respond…

— Sakyong Mipham

The first problem of communication is getting people's attention.

— Anonymous

I come by writing dialogue fairly naturally, I've got a chatty family; I'm a bit of a voyeur, and if I'm ever in a…

— Patrick deWitt

“ Active Listening As a skill, active listening draws on many of the abilities you’ve developed so far, from your relaxation techniques to body…

— Jonathan Berent

I want to encourage open conversation, which allows people to discuss issues and learn from each other.

— Kenny Stills

introductions are hard to come by when your natural state is shyness

— Steve Martin