you know those people who can talk to just about anybody, like they've known them for years. When I first meet someone, I dont have the slightest clue on what to talk about? pLease help me with my social skills
2007-07-20 18:29:53 · 7 answers · asked by nancy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Talk about anything that you enjoy but, keep it so you can both participate in the conversation In other words, don't let it be "all about you" and don't just throw question after question at the person either. That is not really conversing. Questions are fine if it a type that will lead to both parties being able to converse in reference to the question. Example talking about the music you enjoy and asking the other party if they have any preferences, will lead to a conversation. You can add about concerts, i-pods, places to go and hear good music, etc. Just be yourself, and always try to make the conversation not just about yourself or them, and it will keep going...
2007-07-20 18:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by heart&soul 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People usually enjoy talking about themselves. So, to keep a conversation going, ask a question about the person you are talking to. Make sure it's a question that requires some kind of longer answer, not just a yes or no.
Here are some examples:
Tell me about your family?
What did you study in school/college?
Have you lived in this area for a long time? What do you like about it?
After they give you responses, you can ask more questions about those things. For example:
"Oh, you studied photography in college? That is so interesting. My favorite photographer is Ansel Adams. Who is yours? Are there any good photography galleries around here?"
You can also notice things about the person that will help you know what to ask. For example, if you see that the person has a book you haven't read, you could ask "I've been looking for a new book; do you recommend that one?" or if you notice that the person has a picture of children you can say, "How cute! What are their names?"
Finally, observe the people you are talking about who you think are great conversationalists and listen to what they say. Also observe their body language as they talk. Then try to do what they do.
I hope you have a lot of fun and meet wonderful people. Best wishes!
2007-07-20 19:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-22 07:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
always ask questions about the other person. people love talking about themselves! Whether you ask where they got their cute purse (which begins a conversation about shopping) or ask what they have been up to this summer, you can always pitch in your own anecdotes. Don't just stop with one question, either. Ask them where they got the cute purse. If they reply Macy's, ask if they agree that it can be so hard to find what you're looking for there, or something. Keep it rolling by relating your questions to the same category. Talk about things that are universal (Harry Potter, the iPhone, the president, cooking, strange human habits...anything!) And, when in doubt, talk about the weather! good ? !
2007-07-20 19:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by . 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Talk about what matters to you? Find something relevant to where you are at that moment and comment on it.
If you are in school talk about the assignment. If you got new shoes ask him/her if he/she likes them. Politics, religion your thoughts. Your feelings. People like people who are genuinely interested in them. How long have you lived here? Where were you born? Got any brothers or sisters. Do you live w/ both parents. Are they divorced? do you like hamburgers. etc.Just be sincere. Be who you really are in side. thats what people like.
Keep it real.
2007-07-20 18:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by Ahab 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find something in that person that you find interesting or curious and ask him about that. This way you will not have to fake a conversation.
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2007-07-20 18:37:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be confident and try to talk to him the way he talks. If he is calm talk calm. Be chill like him and just try to talk to him like he is an another human being. First try to become a friend of his, but without wasting a lot of time express your feelings towards him.
2015-02-10 05:56:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U start with introduction....
Find out the location, he\she lives...
Start narrating some interesting\funny facts abt the facts u collected...
People get involved when u give personal attention...
2007-07-20 19:37:59 · answer #9 · answered by saphire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-02-11 11:47:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋