How To Have Quality Interactions: Choosing Connection Over Disconnection

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Quality Interaction Cheat Sheet
Use these simple strategies to transform everyday interactions into meaningful connections. Keep this
cheat sheet handy as a reminder to choose connection over disconnection.
• ■ **The 5-Minute Rule:** Give loved ones 5 minutes of undivided attention when they enter the
room—phones down, eyes up.
• ■ **Eye Contact + Name:** Look people in the eye and use their name—it signals presence and
respect.
• ■ **Ask Better Questions:** Swap 'How was your day?' for 'What made you smile today?' or 'What
was the highlight?'
• ■ **Listen Without Fixing:** Sometimes people don’t need advice—they just need to feel heard.
Nod, reflect, and hold space.
• ■ **Be Where Your Feet Are:** Whether at dinner, a game, or a meeting—be fully present in that moment.