Get to know your business conversation partner. Learn more about your colleague by asking him how he is, where he comes from or some other benign but revealing questions. Locate some common ground. Find out what similarities the two of you have, and then slowly move toward a more business oriented conversation, where you can talk about what your companies or departments have in common as well.
Move toward topics such as the latest trends in your industry, your latest projects or whatever the predetermined topic of conversation is if you two are meeting for a specific reason. Listen attentively to what your partner says, and respond with some quick comments throughout the business conversation. Other people love to talk; it's okay to give way to them in situations like this.
Compliment your conversation partner throughout the exchange. Who doesn't love to receive praise from time to time? Make your own points in the business conversation in a firm but concise way. Everyone is short on time, and you don't want to cause any time management issues. Close your business conversation with a firm handshake and a smile. Leave your partner with a positive and professional impression.
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