How do you strike up and maintain a good conversation? Not a boring generic one.
2007-06-20 23:48:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Don't ask where they work or what they do for a living. That question is so boring. And most people don't do what they love for a living so it doesn't really give you much insight into their personality.
Ask if they have any vacations planned. Sports and celebrities are always good subjects. Plan ahead of time some good things to talk about so you aren't caught off guard for conversation.
2007-06-20 23:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by jellybean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Walk up to someone and introduce yourself. You might ask what brings them to the party (eg, how does he know the person throwing the party). Ask open questions (ones that can't be answered with a 'yes' or 'no'), but more importantly listen to the response; it'll open the opportunity for more conversation. I do ask about jobs/careers or where they are from. Standard, harmless questions, sure, but in their answers, I can usually find something more interesting to ask more questions about. Generally speaking, most people like to talk about themselves or about things they are passionate about. If you listen to their responses, you'll pick up on that something and that will open the door for more conversation (ie questions or discussion). If the other person is a total wallflower and giving single syllable answers, excuse yourself and go find someone else to talk to.
2007-06-21 10:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak and say hello to people .If you over hear an conversation be polite and offer an answer with out being a butt in.Ask someone to dance ask about a song the d j is playing ect..And being comfortable is a plus talk about something you auctly know about bualso make it someone else wants to hear.
2007-06-21 06:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by dcashblue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always wanted to know this!
I go to many for work and make sure as soon as the main people have seen me, (my boss, the host etc) I sneak out discreetly, I hope you dont mind if I read the answers you get to help me too.
2007-06-25 05:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by sims II 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce myself and start talking
2007-06-21 07:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i punch them all in the face and shout "i have reason to believe that you freshen my armpits with behemoths!" loudly at them...
2007-06-21 06:59:31 · answer #6 · answered by EskiMO 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just say "whats up".
2007-06-21 06:56:39 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋