1. Be genuinely INTERESTED in the person. Strive to know more about them through the conversation.

2. Focus on the POSITIVES. Opt for positive and meaningful topics over negative ones.

3. CONVERSE, not debate. Where there are differences, agree to disagree.

4. RESPECT; don't impose, criticize, or judge. Respect others' space and rights to their views

5. Put the person in their BEST LIGHT. Make the person look good (without being unauthentic).

6. EMBRACE DIFFERENCES while building on commonalities.

7. Be TRUE TO YOURSELF. Don't mime; be ready to share your own thoughts.

8. 50-50 sharing. Don't dominate the discussion. At the same time, don't hold back sharing either.

9. Ask PURPOSEFUL QUESTIONS. "What drives you in life? What are your current goals? What inspired you to make this change?"

10. GIVE and TAKE. Don't be too critical over what others say/do. Always give others the benefit of the doubt.