Writing books is the closest men ever come to childbearing. - Norman Mailer
Edward de Bono wrote a book called How to be Interesting which might be summarised in two words: Be interested. Ask questions and let your tone be gentle and inquisitive.
Thinking & Wisdom: Peter Bevelin, Edward de Bono, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Gilbert, Daniel Kahneman, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Steven Pinker, Tania Singer, Amos Tversky. Philosophy & Effective Living: Ja...