Technique #18 Be a Word Detective

Like a good gumshoe, listen to your conversation

partner's every word for clues to his or her preferred

topic. The evidence is bound to slip out. Then spring

on that subject like a sleuth on to a slip of the tongue.

Like Sherlock Holmes, you have the clue to the subject

that's hot for the other person.

Now that you've ignited stimulating conversation, let's explore a technique to keep it hot.