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what would you talk about with a random stranger you met somewhere at a mall or wherever? How do you become a more interesting person? I feel so boring because I don't do anything. Getting hobbies, doing sports, and playing an instrument don't feel like they would help except when finding common ground with someone. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I can elaborate.
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I do know what you're talking about. Some people lead fascinating lives and could talk for hours about their many adventures, talents, and accomplishments. But have you ever had to sit and listen to someone who only talks about themself? If so, you probably found them pretty boring! On the other hand, if you sat politely and listened to them, THEY probably found YOU fascinating, because you seemed so interested in them!
Don't think you have to impress people with stories about yourself in order to have a good conversation. The key to being a good conversationalist is to get other people talking. And people love to talk about their favorite subject... themselves, and their interests!
So ask lots of questions...
At the mall: "What are you shopping for today?"
At the airport: "Are you on your way home, or on your way someplace exciting?"
At a sporting event: "Who are you here to watch?"
At wherever: "Have you been here before?" "Have you been having a good summer?" "Did you hear about [something on the news]?"
...and listen to their answers. Pipe in now and then with some comments about what they've said. If you seem genuinely interested in them and what they're saying, you'll actually appear to be a very interesting person!
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I know what you mean because i feel the same way. You kinda just have to make jokes and be funny or just start a random topic about anything. Just say what you do in your free time even if its not anything big. Just keeping the conversation going would make anyone interesting because it shows you can talk to people. Just dont be shy.
Jess<3
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