how can i be better at conversations?

Question

thank u for ur time

Answer 1

you will become better at conversations by having them... and also by rememberig that you have two ears and one mouth because you are meant to listen twice as much as you speak.

Answer 2

Focus on the other person. When they speak LISTEN to what they are saying. Inside of their words the topics of interest will appear, and this is where you get your conversation skills. By listening and asking interested questions.
When it is your turn to lead a conversation be sure to speak clearly and audibly, and avoid anything that might offend the other person. Never joke about another person's appearance or taste. Likewise, avoid vulgar humor. Test the waters to see what you can get away with, but be careful not to offend. A sense of humor does make a conversation more interesting, so maybe have a funny joke to tell, or a funny story.
Your ability to talk is hardwired into your brain, so don't worry about what you're going to say. Just use good tonality and be respectful. Think back to all the casual conversations you have had with your friends, how relaxed you were, and how easy it was to talk with them.
Now, if the conversation runs dry it isn't a bad thing. A silence doesn't have to be awkward. Just excuse yourself to the bathroom for a minute, or order a drink at the bar, whatever. Silence is not bad. If a silence does happen, and it does feel awkward, give the person a compliment on something they're wearing and that will spark the conversation back up, even allowing you to ask an interested question. "Wow! I like that bracelet....are those real diamonds? Where did you get that?"

If the person doesn't seem to want to conversate at the moment, but you can't leave them...just be quiet with them. Eventually, conversation will start up again.

The most important rule for people who want to be good conversationalists is the 80/20 rule. Listen about 80% of the time, and talk for about 20%. By not talking so much you actually will seem more interesting and smarter.

Answer 3

First of all don't be shy to anyone. Speak yourself and pracitce makes perfect. Be yourself. Qote "Conversers naturally relate the other speaker's statements to themselves, and insert themselves (or some degree of relation to themselves, ranging from the replier's opinions or points to actual stories about themselves) into their replies. For a successful conversation, the partners must achieve a workable balance of contributions. A successful conversation includes mutually interesting connections between the speakers or things that the speakers know. For this to happen, conversers must find a topic on which they can relate in some sense.A conversation is communication by two or more people, often on a particular topic. William F. Buckley's Firing Line, the **** Cavett Show, and many other television programs described as "talk shows" are exercises in conversation. Conversations are the ideal form of communication from at least one point of view, since they allow people with different views of a topic to learn from each other. A speech, on the other hand, is an oral presentation by one person directed at a group."

Answer 4

As everyone has different personalities, keep in mind that some people will not generally get along with each other, while others are very obviously compatible. Know that you cannot change who you are, so do not try and adapt your personality to fit in with others. Be open and positive-minded; try meeting new people and chances are you will find a few that match-up well with yourself.

Answer 5

most important is be yourself! someone out there wants to talk to you!

practice! to get better at anything, practice!

take a look at the stuff you're doing during conversations in which you don't like what you're saying. then when you catch yourself doing that again, fight the urge! (ex. using "um" or "like" a lot.)

Answer 6

Ask questions about the person you are talking to. People LOVE to talk about themselves. Smile and keep eye contact. Honest people can look you in the eyes.

Be yourself and be open and honest. No one can possibly ask for more. And the more people you talk to the more comfortable you will become.

Put yourself in situations that force you to talk to others. Ask them about their interests and on the off chance that its not interesting to you... act interested.

Be attentive and caring about what they have to say and tell them things about yourself that relate to whatever they are saying.

Answer 7

Learn how to be a better and active listener. Learn how to listen, and you will be a better conversationalist.
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Answer 8

Have more of them, with strangers, until you become comfortable.