How to Be More Curious About People?

A simple way is to stop thinking about what you will say next and really listen to what the other person is saying. Ask small follow-up questions instead of jumping to your own story.

You can ask things like, “How did you get into that?” or “What do you enjoy about it?” Pay attention to small details too. People often reveal interesting things when they feel someone is actually listening.

You do not need to become extremely talkative. Just be genuinely interested, avoid judging too quickly, and remember that almost everyone has experiences you know nothing about.