Erm..., Starting Conversations? |
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 Jun 26 2006, 02:44 AM
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 Mrs. Delonge  Group: Member Posts: 426 Joined: May 2006 Member No: 406,185  |
Okay, so my problem is that I can't start conversations. I mean, like when you try to think of something to talk about, there's nothing to talk about! I'm not like too shy I guess... Because I know like what tone to use and crap, but I really don't have anything I can say to start conversations. I don't wanna go up to some random person and say, "hey.. uhm... hi, ummm, what's um up?" Because I mean how friendly is that? NOT VERY. So I guess what I'm looking for here is topics of conversation that are good to talk about with people you don't know.
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Jun 26 2006, 09:04 AM
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 naïvety Group: Human Posts: 1,303 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 488 |
Well... think of it this way. What would you want someone to talk to you about?
Think of the most popular topics that people discuss. Movies, celebrities, events? If they live nearby, maybe you can talk to them about something that just recently happened... "You know the Smiths just moved out? Do you have any idea who's moving in?" But try to be a bit more interesting than that... Or you can walk up to them with a compliment like "Hey i love your earrings! Did you get them at [posh store]?" But don't top it with too much sugar or you'll seem too fake, though. Good luck~ |
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Jun 26 2006, 09:13 AM
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 CB's Forum Troll Group: Member Posts: 926 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 115,142 |
try talking
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Jun 26 2006, 10:08 PM
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 hi, i'm pathetic Group: Member Posts: 71 Joined: Feb 2006 Member No: 382,232 |
QUOTE(magicfann @ Jun 26 2006, 10:13 AM)  try talking no duh  shes asked what to talk about |
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Jun 26 2006, 10:21 PM
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 J0@nna<3 Group: Member Posts: 203 Joined: Feb 2006 Member No: 378,818 |
My friends got the same problem with other people aside from her friends.
 Okay.. Im not making sense. But anyway, I dunno. Just talk about what you like to do and all. |
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Jun 26 2006, 11:55 PM
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its a skill that takes practice... you don't just instantly start talking to people... it's something you develope by talking more and more... hmmm, ask questions about things that you are intrested in... talk about things that you are passionate about... i know that there is nothing worse than talking to someone about something that doesnt realy matter to them
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Jun 27 2006, 11:31 AM
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Newbie Group: Member Posts: 4 Joined: Jun 2006 Member No: 429,912 |
Gins, just say hi! you are a fine convolist
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Jun 27 2006, 11:40 AM
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 Like a record, baby Group: Member Posts: 47 Joined: Jun 2006 Member No: 421,415 |
perhaps you should talk about something that interests you. See if they like it. Look for something about or on the person that you like....and compliment them or ask them about it. that usually works for me...and then I'm off on a wild tangent of the spoken language. Go me! If that doesn't work......Just act casual and start talking to them. you know, like "hey! how are you? hows *blank*" and it should take off?
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Jun 27 2006, 01:00 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 246 Joined: Jun 2006 Member No: 420,832 |
Talk about the weather, its always a great way to start.
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Jun 27 2006, 01:18 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 69 Joined: Jun 2006 Member No: 429,510 |
well, it depends if it's someone you haven't met before, an old friend, etc.
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Jun 27 2006, 05:53 PM
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Mrs. Delonge Group: Member Posts: 426 Joined: May 2006 Member No: 406,185 |
Mmk... A lot of this is helping...
I'm beginning if it would be a good idea to start jumping into other people's conversations... And no Vash, I'm not a good conversationalist, you just bring up good topics. That's why I'm capable of speaking to you. |
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Jun 27 2006, 06:20 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 521 Joined: May 2006 Member No: 406,557 |
QUOTE(' post='2116653 @ Jun 27 2006, 5:56 PM) just compliment them - its that easy. there ya go. Exactly. 
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Jun 28 2006, 02:42 AM
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Mrs. Delonge Group: Member Posts: 426 Joined: May 2006 Member No: 406,185 |
Yeah but they just say "thanks" and sorta walk off. it's dumb...
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Jun 28 2006, 12:20 PM
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 the name is ada. Group: Official Member Posts: 4,688 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 334,608 |
Umm ask about their day? Bring up a convo about school or something? Or like hey did you see that show last night? --works for me.
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