Comments on: Ps, Qs, & What To Do: The Art of Gracious Conversation http://143.198.115.46/ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation Lovely ways to do, say, and give. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:19:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Lee http://143.198.115.46/ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation/#comment-139973 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 21:30:13 +0000 http://143.198.115.46/?p=66293#comment-139973 In reply to Melissa Hutchison.

I am so glad!

]]> By: Melissa Hutchison http://143.198.115.46/ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation/#comment-139964 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 17:44:24 +0000 http://143.198.115.46/?p=66293#comment-139964 I love the kind reminders of every day interaction and the exposure to new ideas!
Thank you

]]> By: Lee http://143.198.115.46/ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation/#comment-139721 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:41:57 +0000 http://143.198.115.46/?p=66293#comment-139721 In reply to Lindsey.

Great question! I think this is an occasion to get the teacher involved (I would call her if it’s an issue) and let her know that your daughter wants to be kind and inclusive but is feeling a little smothered. I think at 6 years old it’s hard to handle these things without an adult! Hopefully the teacher can get involved and direct the other girl to additional friends.

]]> By: Lindsey http://143.198.115.46/ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation/#comment-139465 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:32:00 +0000 http://143.198.115.46/?p=66293#comment-139465 Lee,
I have a question rather than a comment. My daughter is in first grade and has a little girl who always wants to play with her. She doesn’t want to play with her all the time and has made remarks to me that she almost feels smothered by her. Do you have any tips I can teach my daughter on how to handle this situation graciously?

]]> By: Lee http://143.198.115.46/ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation/#comment-139441 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:30:31 +0000 http://143.198.115.46/?p=66293#comment-139441 In reply to Christiana.

Yes! Thank you for this! So true and love your insight!

]]> By: Lee http://143.198.115.46/ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation/#comment-139440 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:30:12 +0000 http://143.198.115.46/?p=66293#comment-139440 In reply to Megan Mayfield.

Oh this is so wonderful. Thank you for the example!

]]> By: Megan Mayfield http://143.198.115.46/ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation/#comment-139439 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:28:28 +0000 http://143.198.115.46/?p=66293#comment-139439 Great tips, Lee! I completely agree with the “reference point” or “conversation starter” tip. When I’m introducing people—which is often lately—I add in genuine praise or what I think are interesting facts. For example:

“Sarah, this is Catherine, the leader of our sales team. Catherine’s team is consistently recognized by leadership as one of the most effective teams in our company. She does a great job of implementing and scaling her teams processes.”

It takes practice and must be **genuine**, but I’ve noticed it makes my direct reports and colleagues really open up and engage.

]]> By: Christiana http://143.198.115.46/ps-qs-what-to-do-the-art-of-gracious-conversation/#comment-139437 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:04:45 +0000 http://143.198.115.46/?p=66293#comment-139437 I have learned it only takes a moment to stop and really notice something about a person — the care they have taken with their hair for an event or a special piece of jewelry — something they put thought into and probably want noticed. I like to honor that by just paying a genuine compliment which almost always puts the other person at ease and conversation can flow naturally from there.
Dale Carnegie once noted that the people who ask thoughtful questions are the ones considered the best conversationalists so you are spot on to advise readers to come to a gathering mentally armed with a good list to things to ask others!

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