Starting a chat
How do yall start a conversation?
I started my first chat with “hi there, my name is Kai. How are you doing?”
@Kai75654
It's important to remember to continue the conversation. Many start it, but only a few continue :)
Very true as I have come across this as well with some chats. I typically like to check back in the next couple hours or even day to see if they still needed a listening ear.
@LovelyAnnalise
I am not a listener, but on the open forums it happens all the time, everyday, I think up to 90 percent don't continue their threads after 11-2 messages, even though many are supposedly asking for help.
@Kai75654...hiii I'm kurz43 how are you...same ...will see what next to build energy....
Hi nice to meet ☺️
@Kai75654
That's a good way to start 🥰
Friendly, welcoming and pleasant 😊
It's important to just be you.
We won't always connect with everyone and that's fine, but you'll make a difference to many 🥰
@Kai75654
Pretty nice actually, but (unsolicited advice)
I personally like to switch things up a bit every time with different listeners. Things like common abbreviations, a casual and very relaxed tone can help them open up and really verse out their thoughts well.
It also helps you stay fresh and authentic for the member, so there is more charm to ur convo.
@Kai75654
"Hi welcome to 7Cups! I'm Tova, and I'll be your listener for the next hour. What brings you to chat?"
High warmth greeting and it sets an expectation for the chat 🙂
Sometimes I start with "Hello, welcome to 7Cups and I applaud you for seeking help. How can I be a listening ear for you today?". I also vary between chats to not sound too generic.
@kai75654
Mine with
Hi there or hello
Am Helen ..am glad you reached out
@Kai75654
Hey there. I'm TC, your listener for the next 30 minutes.
How are you doing today?
@Kai75654
Honestly, that’s a perfectly good way to start! 😊 A simple “Hi there, how are you doing?” feels warm and welcoming. You don’t need anything fancy just give them space to respond and let the conversation flow naturally from there. 🫂💛