What is the most effective way to sustain a conversation?

A) Ask open-ended questions and listen to responses.
B) Reveal personal information about yourself immediately.
C) Withhold information about yourself.
D) Limit the use of nonverbal messages.

Open-Ended Questions

Questions designed to encourage a full, meaningful answer using the respondent's own knowledge and/or feelings, unlike yes/no questions.

Nonverbal Messages

Information or emotional content communicated without the use of spoken words, often through body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.