How to Show Genuine Interest in Someone

And become more considerate in how you communicate

Coming up to Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share a few small tips that may just make a big difference for you in showing someone you are honestly captivated in who and what they are for the long run, by simply bettering your bashful side with some common yet clever, communication skills.

They may be those you’ve actually known a while or seen around plenty, or sometimes meet up with through other connections or someone that works with you, a neighbour, the flower lady, the delivery guy — how do you pay them more interest without it all looking and feeling a bit ‘desperate’ at times?

If you find it difficult to approach someone you admire due to not knowing where to start or what to talk about, these five friendly guidelines below could just give you enough ideas to begin with:

As an incredibly observant person, I love it when I meet someone equally observant and we can chat about our most obscure realities without a pause. Someone who can mention that odd painting they also noticed in the restaurant behind the entrance door, which most won’t as you walk on by, but one that will probably never leave me.

Take notice of your surroundings, what’s happening where you are meeting and choose something easy to start with for e.g.:

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