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Awkward silences.
Does anyone know ways to start a conversation with someone? A way that doesn't make you seem like a rambling idiot. Lately there have been many of those "awkward silences" in conversations I have with people.
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Try using humor. For example, when I'm the phone with a guy, and there's a weird silence, I count until someone speaks. They usually bust out laughing. Or simply tell them you'll talk to them later. Either way, everybody has these moments and feel stupid when they occur. Don't think it's your fault. The other person probaly feels just as akward as you.
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just be yourself. and be comfortable. remember that small talk has big results. ask how their day is[was], school/work, sports, tv shows, any favorites.. like i said just be you.
hope this helps!! :] ♥
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it kind of depends
if your talking to your friendssay"well anyways"
and conjure up a subject you were just talking about
-if its a guy (maybe hott)say "well this is awkward"it always makes them laugh
-if its a stranger say(anything related to what your doing at the moment you meet
let me know if any of these work out 4 you!!!
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just say either so what are you doing? what did you do today? hows everything? or bring something up they said earlier and just go on from there.
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If you try to use a cookie cutter conversation you read on the internet - it's going to be a hell of a lot more akward than if you made something up.
So just make something up.
Or stop talking to people.
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You can ask them things about certain things going on in their life. such as
-sports
-boyfriends/girlfriends
-tv shows
-magazines
-family
-friends
ect.
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Some of the ones I use:
--"So?!...:smile:... whats up?". I can pull that off because people think I'm totally random, so it works. Try it.
--"So, how was your *thursday?". Basically the day before the current one.
--"So tell me about yourself." I often use that one with eh-kind-of-good friends. They'll think its semi funny and they'll probably say something.
I don't know if these would work for you, but they're the ones that I use.
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-initiate conversations at ease
-be a great listener
-enjoy exploring other peoples lives
-deal with uneasy situations easily
-have a stock library of stories and anecdotes to share and call on at will
The best way to get good at small talk is preparation - prepare subjects in advance to talk about.
Sometimes the hardest part of a conversation is starting it. Whether that's on a date, or on a speed date, or just when you want to talk to someone you like the look of on the street. Once you get talking, you'll soon get an idea as to whether there is a natural flow and chemistry.
So, how to start off the conversation?
Well, how about:
-comment on a prominent news story
-discuss local community issues (maybe the ridiculous tailbacks caused by the new road layout)
-the weather: particularly hot/cold/wet at the moment?
When you share your views and opinions on the world you will find that naturally other people will share theirs with you too, making it more comfortable to talk with them.
Good luck!
♥ Evy
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