- Tip 4: Build up some suspense
The key to a good story is to throw in a surprise. Look at the two examples below. Which one is more fun to listen to?
Example 1: I went to the restaurant for lunch and was having a lovely time with my friend. At the end, I went to pay for my meal and I realized I had left my wallet at home. I was mortified!
Example 2: I went out of the house without my wallet. I had lunch with my friend, but at the end I couldn't pay for it because I didn't have my wallet.
I hope you will agree that example 1 is much more interesting to listen to, because the important detail—the forgotten wallet—comes into the story as a surprise.