Just a little social tip that’s worked wonders in both real life and online: If you’re always available, always explaining yourself, always putting your whole personality on display from the first message — it’s like handing over the last page of the book before they’ve read chapter one. Mystery isn’t about playing games. It’s about leaving enough space for someone to lean in closer. Share, but not everything. Be kind, but not overly eager. Let them wonder a little.
What’s your personal trick for staying interesting in a conversation — without pretending to be someone you’re not?
What’s your personal trick for staying interesting in a conversation — without pretending to be someone you’re not?
