The Art of Conversation

Observational Doorknobs

• "You seem really passionate about that. I’d love to hear more."

• "That sounds like an incredible experience—it must have been a game-changer."

• "I noticed you lit up when you mentioned [topic]. It must mean a lot to you."

Reflective Doorknobs

• "I never thought about it that way—it’s such an interesting perspective."

• "That reminds me of something similar I experienced, but your take is so unique."

• "It’s fascinating how that connects to what you were saying earlier."

Encouraging Statements

• "Wow, that must have been something! Tell me more about how it played out."

• "I can tell this is important to you. What stands out most when you think about it?"

• "That sounds like it took a lot of effort. I imagine it wasn’t easy."

Empathetic Reactions

• "I bet that was challenging—how did it feel to get through it?"

• "It sounds like it meant a lot to you. I can see why."

• "That’s such an exciting story. I feel like there’s more to it."

Open-Ended Reflections

• "It’s amazing how things can turn out like that."

• "That’s such a cool thing to share—it must have left an impression on you."

• "It’s interesting how things like that can change our perspective."

These doorknobs create opportunities for your conversation partner to share more while feeling heard and valued, helping the conversation flow naturally and stay engaging.