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Curiosity Opener

“Curiosity Opener” is a short 8-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. Open with "I'm curious about X in your field" — dry chat turns into expertise exchange. It draws on Networking / Conversation. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Open with "I'm curious about X in your field" — dry chat turns into expertise exchange.

8 min Intermediate

Goal

Ignite the other via an expert-level question instead of weather chat.

Steps

1

Before the event, research his field for 5 min.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

They feel you "did homework" — double respect.

Evidence base

School: Networking / Conversation

Founders: Keith Ferrazzi (2005)

Ferrazzi — Never Eat Alone: a custom question signals respect.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Curiosity Opener" take?

This exercise takes about 8 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.

When will I notice the effect of "Curiosity Opener"?

They feel you "did homework" — double respect. In the short term: They invite you to a deeper meeting.

Is "Curiosity Opener" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Networking / Conversation (Keith Ferrazzi (2005)). Ferrazzi — Never Eat Alone: a custom question signals respect.

Is "Curiosity Opener" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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