Maxims Of Conversation

Quantity:

• Say no more or less than the conversation requires.
• Learn to listen as least as much as you talk.
• Pause. Try it on; ponder someone's point so that you feel it.
• Let air in; its ok for pauses to appear.

Quality:

• Don’t say what you believe to be false.
• Don’t say things for which you lack evidence.
• Learn your own bad logical habits.

Manner:

• Engage; eye contact, let distractions buzz like flies. Stay on target.
• Don’t be obscure.
• Don’t be ambiguous.
• Be brief.
• Be orderly.
• Check your ego at the door.
• Smile when you can; it creates a connection.