Just am so not into all that personal jibberish detail and small thought
2007-02-18 10:41:12 · 9 answers · asked by Kyle B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I used to teach conversation. The way to keep it going is to ask questions, find things you and the other person have in common and getting comfortable by practicing.
2007-02-18 10:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by True 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The small things are what keep a conversation going. Asking the basics like who? and when? are good questions to keep the conversation rolling along but asking "how do you feel about...?" is a good question to help get to the good stuff. Feelings can really open up a conversation and keep it going by offering your own feelings. Being a good listener who reiterates is a good way to share that you understand what is being said too. It's nice when you reflect on a topic that was last discussed with that person also. Basic questions that are answered with a simple yes or no can slow a conversation unless there is a follow up comment ready to be made regarding the subject. When you run out of things to say you can always discuss the weather.
2007-02-18 19:36:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you what not to talk about (Not in any particular order)
Note: This is with a person you just met/ are trying to get to know
1. Childbirth/ puberty (Its very awkward)
2.divorcement/ Break ups/ fights with partners (They don't want to hear your sob story)
3.Dust, dirt, germs, boogers, snot, dung (Obvious reasons)
4. The most depressing think in your life (Drives the conversation to a sad mood)
5. Your crappy relatives (we all have em)
6. What you did in bed last night/ how you kissed this one person (Spare them please)
7. Your childhood (Unless they want to know dont bring it up)
8. How You got totally wasted at a bar a few nights ago...
9. What you did when the toilet flooded
10. How much hair you found in the drain ( gross)
This is also can be used when you want an actually awkward conversation.
2007-02-18 19:25:28 · answer #3 · answered by captantiffytan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person you are speaking with seems interested in the subject of the conversation that you started up, then think of something else in that subject line, and phrase it as a question. If they are not interested, feel free to mention something you've learned recently, and see if THAT interests them.
Just try to keep the conversation off of controversial or unsettling topics.
2007-02-18 18:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by jlene18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says that someone has to be talking all the time. Maybe instead of you talking all the time you could ask the other person question's and ask about them. Instead of it being a one sided conversation.
2007-02-18 22:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a conversational trick to try, practise with your friends.
Just repeat the last three words the other person said, but as a question.
i.e. Yeah, my dog likes to dig in the backyard.
You.." In the backyard?"
2007-02-19 04:13:09 · answer #6 · answered by Linda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the best thing to do is to keep asking the other person questions about themselves. Most people welcome the opportunity to talk when asked!
2007-02-19 19:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by Bakem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend has the same prob.It was a form of mild depression.
2007-02-18 19:15:08 · answer #8 · answered by Sport Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dislike people, and dislike talking to people that i have no interest in talking to.....so i dont do small talk either.
2007-02-18 19:39:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋