I am so bad at it. I mean if it is an indepth conversation I am totally ok, but to just start chatting with someone I just met or a stranger I am so bad at it. Any suggestions?
2007-10-21 13:20:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Ask them what kind of day they are having, compliment them on something they are wearing if you spot a nice piece of jewelry, put the focus on them. We all need to hear good things about ourselves, so try to think of something kind to say to brighten their day.
2007-10-21 13:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by lillybreeze 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Conversation starters are always easy when you ask about the person or persons you are talking to. Ask them about themselves, where they live, their family, their work and personal hobbies or interests. There is a wealth of things to ask. People love to talk about themselves just as you do. In the process, you may find you have similar interests and the conversation flows. The setting you are meeting them in also adds to the conversation. If it's work related, that is the starter conversation. If it's a wedding, how do they relate to the couple. If it's a friends house, how do they know your friends? There are a million ways to get a conversation going. If you have a new friend, it's the same. Ask about them. Where do they live, go to school, work, what do they like to do? It's fun to find out about new people.
2007-10-21 20:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by dawnb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband teases me about this very thing. If I'm in a line at a store for longer than 3 minutes, I'll have the person who is front of me's life story by check out. I don't know why. All I do is say hello and maybe throw out a friendly comment....I genuinely like people, maybe that's why....so just say hi, and ask what they're having for dinner or something. I have never had anyone ignore me or answer in a mean way. Everyone is pretty friendly too. It may be your fear of being ignored or looked at in a weird way....I say GO FOR IT...I've met so many cool people!
2007-10-21 20:36:05 · answer #3 · answered by Kim 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it easy just ask everyday questions like what have you been up to or whats going on using local events and places you visited. little things. its good to be able to make small talk people that always have a deep opinion and feeling on every thing seem to come off as fake and boring. practice on family then friends. remember don't stress the Small stuff every thing is small in the big picture. P.S. i like the way Lilly said it to. pointing out your surroundings....... cool
2007-10-21 20:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by triminman 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ask things about the person you're talking to like what sign are you? when were you born? do you have brothers/sisters? and stuff like that... If you know the person better than that ask things like have you seen that show on tv? find any good websites?.. hell, I don't really know if these stuff work but that's the best I could think of...
2007-10-21 20:30:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Be OBSERVANT! look at what they are doing, what they are wearing, what their interest may be and try to make an empathetic comment! When we start out by having a feeling, item, moment in common, we already start with a bond! Everything flows from there......
2007-10-21 21:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by jolie 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hello how are you or speak and offer a compliment about a hair cut or garment the person is wearing ask where did they
get it from etc you would be surprised how people become eager to talk often after paying a compliment :-)
2007-10-22 12:57:12 · answer #7 · answered by nunya 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ask for the time and start talking about the weather. It works.Trust me.
2007-10-22 05:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by Myrna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask them what they think of current events!
2007-10-21 20:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by Blondest_Brunett 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋