I'm 16 years old, but my friends are all 18 years old or above. Whenever I'm introduced to a new woman/female, I sometimes find myself repeating the same thing after being given a one word answer. For example, I'll ask something like, "Are you going to talk to your art teacher about college?" She'll answer no, and then I'll say either, "That's cool", "I see", or "Oh."
Is there anything else I should say? Or does anyone have any tips on how to avoid one-word-answer questions?
2007-03-08 15:38:10 · 8 answers · asked by xxbakasan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just extend the question further, like if you were saying the question "are you going to talk to your art teacher about college" and she says no, extend the question by saying something like "how come?" or "that's cool because...(answers vary)..." or swing the subject to something else that you enjoy talking about. English has a lot of different words. Have fun and enjoy them!
2007-03-08 15:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Annette L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont ask yes or no questions or challenge the answer if you do. you asked about the art teacher. if she is an artist and you know her work you could reply " oh really why not i have seen your work and it is awesome" Or You just ask from the start "Are you planning on contiuing your education in art, I heard the art teacher would be good to talk too, she may know someone who could help you with that. that way you take away the yes or no question by leading right into a statement that is more discussable, but remember this also you dont always have to ask all the questions. In general i have found it better to just be silent listen to the conversation at hand and join with relevent points. Most females are used to hearing the same old thing so you have to come at them with something new and fresh. good luck
2007-03-09 00:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by idwaon46614 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone gives you a one word answer to something that rightly requires a little explanation, that only means that they are trying to put you off and don't take you seriously|
They are not your true friends when they do that, so you have to get in with a group that truly values you and what you have to say|
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2007-03-09 08:05:22 · answer #3 · answered by Catholic Philosopher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't ask a lot of yes no questions try ones such as
what do you want to do with art(or art talent) in college?
if you're still getting the short answer, respond to her dialog
some take a little warming up in the conversation dept.
2007-03-08 23:45:43 · answer #4 · answered by firechap20 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask open ended questions... "Which colleges are you applying to?" "Why do you want to be that major?" Etc... People love you talk about themselves and if you act interested in them they will like you.
2007-03-09 04:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember the news reporter's mantra:
Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?
That should keep things going.
2007-03-08 23:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask things where you need a real opinion. Even if she confesses ignorance, it will still aloow you to probe further
2007-03-08 23:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about
"Why not? I thought you were comfortable talking to him/her? Have you decided what you want out of this class?
You get the idea...
2007-03-08 23:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by crystal89431 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋