# How to Talk to People You Don't Like and Be Less Awkward

An episode of [Vanessa Van Edwards](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6809119691), 3 Nov 2026, 8:17.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HD7603730132.mp3

Everyone has someone you don't quite click with, but can't seem to get away from. It could be a pesky colleague or a friend of a friend. If you have this person you have to know how to make decent conversation with them...and who knows? Maybe after some better conversation, you'll like them more! Get our 30 Conversation Starters for People You Don't Like: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conversation-starters-dislike/ This amazing video was edited by our wonderful editor Ricardo Delgado of ShortX Lab. Check out his work and get his help with your videos at: @richaaard00 In this video: 0:00 People you don't like 0:23 #1: Ask for advice 0:57 #2: Use mutual connections or projects 1:18: #3 Amazing conversation starters for people you don't like 2:00 #4 How to crack open a difficult person 2:20: #5 Ask for future plans 2:41: Put boundaries on fake friends ****** Hi, I’m Vanessa! You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also a multi-time bestselling author of: Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/) Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) And I am the creator of People School. This advanced video communication course is for high achievers who want to be confident communicators. My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again. PS - Join the conversation on social! ☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/ ☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/ ☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards You'll Like This: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzgrI4BX2Rc Read More: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conversation-starters-dislike/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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