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Seth Godin notes in his blog (http://sethgodin.typepad.com), “A guy walks into a shop that sells ties. He's opened the conversation by walking in.

Salesman says, "can I help you?"

The conversation is now closed. The prospect can politely say, "no thanks, just looking."

Consider the alternative: "That's a [insert adjective here] tie you're wearing, sir. Where did you buy it?"

Conversation is now open. Attention has been paid, a rapport can be built. They can talk about ties. And good taste.”

What if we applied that principle to all of life, not simply business? What might happen if we choose to engage people in dialogue on the street, in the restaurant, across the driveway, and, yes, even in the Church? As Godin so aptly stated, “rapport can be built”. Imagine the impact that can be made for the sake of the Gospel. Go ahead, ask the question, you might just be pleasantly surprised with what you learn, who you meet, and the impact it has on everyone, including you.