7 behaviors of people who are easy to talk to

Learn the subtle strategies good conversationalists like Fredrik Skavlan use to guide the interaction.

Fredrik Sandberg, TT

Maybe it's because I'm a journalist, but the way I know I'm in a good conversation is that I unconsciously start to reach for my notepad, because everything we're discussing fascinates me so.

On the one hand, I want to take notes on what we're talking about - maybe they're telling me about an awesome vacation they took or maybe I'm telling them about my relationship with my family.

But on the other hand, I want to record those subtle strategies they're using to guide the interaction. How did I wind up gripping my chair in suspense? Or, how did they get me to open up like that?

I imagine I'm not the only one who's had these questions. So I turned to someQuora threads for insight into the most common behaviors that make someone a pleasure to talk to.

Looks like Lamar Odom may be back on hard drugs

 Friends of Lamar Odom fear he is back on crack-cocaine...

Lamar Odom's family and friends believe he's back on hard drugs -- and tell us they recently confronted the NBA star and questioned him about crack pipes in his home. 

Odom's history with crack is well-documented -- but people close to him thought he'd been scared straight after he overdosed at a Nevada brothel back in October.

kylie Jenner shows off underboobs in new photos

The 18 year old reality star who recently split from ex-boyfriend Tyga, displayed her underboob and toned body in a cross neckline bandage jumpsuit as she headed to The Nice Guy, in West Hollywood. More photos after the cut.

TEEN DIES AFTER ATTEMPTING DANGEROUS NEW “TASER CHALLENGE”

Kryon Mathews, a 17-year-old boy, was found dead by authorities late last night. The teen was fatally injured after attempting an extremely dangerous challenge that has gone viral across the Internet.

The “Taser Challenge” encourages people to place a stainless steel butter knife, or any metallic butter knife in their mouth and shock it with a Taser gun. In some cases, the challenge has resulted in brain damage, nerve damage, and in this case death.

Muhammad Ali is on life support, and his family has been warned 'the end is near'

Muhammad Ali poses for photographs during a news conference in Berlin on December 16, 2005.

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Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is reportedly on life support, and his family has rushed to his bedside after being told to "expect the worst."

Ali, 74, was diagnosed with Parkison's disease in the 1980s. According to The Mirror, he is being treated for a respiratory problem complicated by the Parkinson's. Sources told The Mirror that his fate is uncertain.

"Like in the ring, Ali is a fighter on the ward," a source told The Mirror. "Doctors are working to regulate his breathing but it is being hampered by his Parkinson's."

1894 EBROHIMI EXPEDITION: Itsekiri leaders eulogise Nana Olomu

ITSEKIRI Leaders, under the auspices of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thoughts, ILoT, yesterday, showered encomium on Nana Olomu, the last Governor of the Benin River (Itsekiri Country), describing him as a true symbol of African resistance against domination. They formally handed over some historical artefacts and books relating to Nana Olomu to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, NCMM, for conservation and promotion of the country’s heritage. The artefacts, procured from London Museum and donated by ILoT Chairman, Mr Johnson Ayomike, related to the Famous Nana Olomu, the great merchant of the Niger Delta, the last Governor of the Benin River (Itsekiri Country). Nana vehemently resisted British Imperialism, and the military expedition carried out by the British on Ebrohimi,

Jeremy Clarkson's new car show to launch in South Africa as motormouth moves on from Top Gear

Jeremy Clarkson will be back on screens with a new car show soon

The first glimpse of Jeremy Clarkson’s new car show The Grand Tour will be seen by his South African fans.

But Brits can win free trips to the first studio recording in Johannesburg next month in a competition run by show chiefs Amazon Prime.

The pre-recorded studio segments will be filmed in a large tent in front of a live audience in locations around the world.

The previously hosted a similar segment on Top Gear at a racetrack in Surrey.

Fans can compete to win tickets to the filming, as well as travel and accommodation, by sharing a photo or video of the most unusual place they have pitched a tent in the hopes of giving the stars inspiration of where else to take their tent.

Terror scare on British Airways flight from London to US after 'unspecified threat' made against plane

Police in the US confirmed an 'unspecified threat' had been made against the plane which landed at Newark Liberty International Airport at around 1pm local time

Police have confirmed a terror threat was made against a British Airways flight from London to the US.

Authorities in the US confirmed an 'unspecified threat' had been made against the plane which landed at Newark Liberty International Airport at around 1pm local time (6pm UK time).

The plane was carrying 206 passengers and was met on the runway by emergency service crews.

It will now be moved to a remote section of the airport where passengers, bags and luggage will be re-screened as a precaution.

Ecobank Nigeria fires 1,040 workers

The current economic hardship in the country has caught up with Ecobank, as the pan-African lender has sacked over 1,040 of its employees.

Our sources have confirmed that the affected staff members of Ecobank include full time and contract workers.

Top officials also confirmed to the newspaper that the initial list of those to be sacked had over 1,400, workers but was later reduced to “a little above 1,000.”

Ecobank spokespersons declined to comment on the number of workers who were disengaged.

Muhammad Ali hospitalised but in a ‘stable condition’

Boxing legend to be treated for a respiratory problem

The 74-year-old former Heavyweight champion has been hospitalized for a respiratory issue and is currently being treated by his team of doctors.

According to family spokesman Bob Gunnell in a written statement: ‘Ali, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, is being treated by his team of doctors and is in fair condition.’

‘A brief hospital stay is expected. At this time, the Muhammad Ali family respectfully requests privacy.’ Concluded the spokesman.

The former champ was last seen out in public back in April — when he attended the Celebrity Fight Night charity event in Arizona … along with huge stars like Carrie Underwood and Rob Gronkowski.

Ali, widely regarded as the sport’s greatest heavyweight ever, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1984 at the age of 42.

Fans Share Heartbreak Reacting To Prince's Autopsy Results

It's still hard to believe this upsetting news.

On Thursday, Prince's autopsy results were revealed after months of rampant speculation. Now that the world knows the singer died of an opioid overdose, fans have taken to Twitter to hash out their feelings on the revelation

From shock to even anger, the icon's adoring admirers have A LOT of emotions about the depressing situation. It's very clear the wounds are still fresh regarding the Minnesota native's untimely passing.

Amy Schumer Practically Flashes Her Privates When She Ditches Her Panties For Gun Safety!

Amy Schumer is stripping down and speaking up!

On Thursday, the blonde beauty took to Instagram to raise awareness for gun safety in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

For the special day, a campaign is spreading through social media, encouraging individuals to wear orange to raise awareness, because the color supposedly symbolizes the value of human life.

And the Trainwreck star is donning that special shade in a very… inneresting place.

The funny lady shared a snap on social media revealing that she was wearing orange in the form of a leopard print bra, but also ditched her panties in the process!

PRINCE DIED OF OPIOID DRUG OVERDOSE

Prince died from an opioid drug overdose ... according to multiple reports on the medical examiner's testing.

The ME's Office has been conducting toxicology testing on the singer, and 3m360 has confirmed the results point to an "opioid overdose."

We broke the story ... 6 days before his death, Prince had nearly died from a Percocet overdose that forced an emergency landing in Moline, IL ... where he had to get a "save" shot.

Percocet is an opioid -- a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen (Tylenol) -- but the AP report doesn't specify what opioid was in Prince's system.

As we've reported, Dr. Michael Schulenberg was at Paisley Park the morning Prince died there -- and Dr. Howard Kornfeld's son was also there with opioids used to treat addiction. Schulenberg's attorney has said he did not give Prince any meds that morning.

picture of six-year-old girl 'found in pool of blood' next to her dad's body

This is the first picture of the six-year-old girl who was 'found unconscious in a pool of blood ' by the bodies of her dad and two dogs at their family home.

Little Keziah Flux-Edmonds was rushed to hospital but died shortly afterwards while her father Darren Flux-Edmonds, 44, died at the scene on Wednesday morning.

The £250,000 four-bedroom house on a new-build estate in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, has been sealed off as forensics officers combed the house for clues into the tragic incident.

Police today named the youngster and her dad Darren, who it is believed split up with Keziah's mother just weeks ago.

He recently posted an ominous message on his Facebook , which read: "Lord, my heart hurts right now. I have no idea what I need, but you do. Please help."

Shocked neighbours, friends and one of Keziah's teachers have paid tribute to the "Disney -mad" youngster today as floral tributes were left outside the house.

'Perfect selfie kills student' who plunges 300ft from lighthouse while trying to take photo of herself

Pranita's body was recovered by local fishermen after the horror selfie fall

A student has died after plunging 300 feet while trying to take a selfie from the top of a lighthouse.

Pranita Mehta was holidaying with a group of friends at Gokarna beach in India when she fell and died on Sunday.

The 21-year-old law student was attempting the “perfect” selfie, according to local media reports.

After Mehta slipped her friends pleaded with local fishermen for help but they could only pull her body from the water.

India reported 27 deaths related to taking selfies in 2015 – the most of any country in the world.