Having the person share their preferences also gives you the opportunity to ask deeper follow-up questions.

“In answering, they are revealing a little more about themselves.”

“Where’s the next place on your travel bucket list and why?”

Friends on couch talking

“How would your 10-year-old self react to what you do?”

“Who in your family are you the closest to and why?”

“What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done, and why did you do it?”

Middle-aged couple in conversation

“A genie gives you three wishes what are they?”

What you’re listening to is just as important as how you’re listening to it."

couple talking with one bored partner