Here are some help to those who need to develop further interpersonal skills, especially with non-believers so that there is interaction in order to share the Gospel.
1) Establish good eye contact.
Do you look people in the eye or do you tend to stray? The eye conveys the soul's intention. A cold eye distances you from others. A warm eye draws you closer. Ask a good friend to tell you honestly if you have warm eye contact.
2) Develop good listening skills.
Do you focus your attention on what other people are saying? Or are you thinking only of what you are going to say next? And are you genuinely interested in understanding what they are saying? Does it matter to you? If you listen, they will come closer to you.
3) Foster an attitude of encouragement.
Are your responses more likely to be negative than positive to other people's ideas? Do you put people down? Are you always looking for ways to appear smarter or more knowledgeable than others? Or do others feel warm and affirmed when they are with you?
4) Make yourself interesting to others.
A good knowledge of current events can give us a common ground socially. Developing some hobbies and finding ways to share them with others is helpful too.
Extracted from the book 'How to Give Away Your Faith' by Paul E. Little
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