Good talkers, who make you feel comfortable when they are around, always have six skills, which will facilitate you make people feel comfortable and secure.
The first skill of good talkers is that they ask questions, which can make a conversation easy to start. However shy anyone is, they will answer a question. Then you know how to continue the talk. Second, good talkers also listen for the answer of their questions. It is very important to make people comfortable, that you ask and then have to really listen. The real listening includes not changing the subject, listening to the tone and using your eyes like your ears. Third, good talkers are not afraid to laugh, which is warming and friendly, easing discomfort of other people. The fourth feature of good talkers is to touch people occasionally, which makes people feel comfortable. However, do not overdo it. Fifth, good talkers are not afraid to say “I like you.” If you like something about your new acquaintance, try to tell them about it. Finally, good talkers cement a parting, such as say good-bye with a smile, make an extra firm handshake. It will let people remember you because of good last impression.
These six skills above will help you become a good talker making people feel comfortable.
(excerpted from an article in a textbook)