Hi, I'm going to college right now and so far i've been doing really good. But this is not the problem, People tend to get bored with me becuase they say i talk to much about "scientific stuff". Nobody has told me that, but I just can tell that most of them feel that way about me!. I think i'm kind of gifted and that's why i enjoy talking and doing stuff that most poeple don't like (like reading a lot) What should i do to make people start talking to me? What is consider a normal conversation then???
2006-09-23 13:50:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
If you're using a lot of scientific jargon then a lot of people probably don't understand what you're talking about or they may think you're full of yourself, which is a real turn-off. Try to find out what the people you hang out with are interested in. If you're unfamiliar with what they're interested in then I would suggest you do some research into it so you can converse with them. It may be as simple as sharing a liking for the same type of movies or same tv shows or music. I just graduated with my master's degree and one of the hardest things for me to do was to translate the psychological terminology I learned into plain English. I'm a school psychologist and it's very important that I be able to communicate in plain English to the teachers and parents I work with. It doesn't help anyone to have all that knowledge in your head if you can't share with others in an understandable and meaningful way. Good luck to you.
2006-09-24 16:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by Margie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start looking for people in your classes who seem as interested as you are about "scientific stuff". When you surround yourself with others who are as interested as you are, you will easily find people that you can hang with.
"Normal Conversation" is a broad definition - when in a group of people, listen first to what the conversation is about and then think of a way to join in. Keep up on current topics in the news and on your campus - things that will definitely pop up in conversation. Sit back and listen until you feel comfortable and then make a comment - most of the time, this is the best way to join a conversation.
2006-09-23 20:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by lonely_girl3_98 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a simple but serious answer: Seek out people who share your interests and enjoy stalking about "scientific stuff". But when you are around people that are less intellectual, try to talk about things they are interested. You will win more friends that way.
2006-09-23 20:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by morris181340 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should try to find more people that have the same interests that you enjoy. Who cares if it a normal conversation. You shouldn't feel like you have to change yourself just to fit in.
Good Luck!
2006-09-23 20:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by disaintnofunkyreggaeparty 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about joining some scholastic clubs on campus where you can be sure to fit in or some communit clubs that focus on your interests?
2006-09-23 22:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by tyreanpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people your age just want to talk about "scoring", and getting drunk, parties, etc....maybe you can look for someone whos also smart through clubs or whatever.
2006-09-23 20:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by texascomet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋