Story Telling

How do you tell engaging stories over text?

Definition

Sharing personal experiences or anecdotes in a compelling way that reveals personality, creates emotional connection, and invites the other person to share their own stories.

Why it matters

Good storytelling makes you memorable, shows rather than tells your personality, and creates deeper connection than just exchanging facts.

How to handle it

Include specific details, emotions, and outcomes. Keep it concise but vivid, and end with something that invites them to share or respond.

Examples

So picture this: I am standing in the middle of a Parisian market at 6 AM, trying to buy bread with my terrible French...
Last weekend I got completely lost hiking and ended up discovering this hidden waterfall. Sometimes the best adventures are unplanned

Composed insight

Analysis shows conversations with personal stories are 78% more likely to lead to in-person meetings compared to fact-based exchanges.