I'm changing schools, and I am meeting a lot of new people. Sometimes, the conversation gets quiet, and I feel like I can't think of anything to say. What should I do when this happens?
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That always happens around new people.. you don't know what their interests are... read the newspaper and bring up something that happened in the community.. Local baseball scores, Little League scores, ask where the fields are... maybe they will say, "naw, don't like baseball, I'm more into dirt bikes..." etc.
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Ever heard the saying "life of the party"?. this person is never without words or a conversation about something. In todays world, you need to know a little bit about everything. best way to learn this, is by keeping your eyes open and try to remember the text of many conversations. use your memory banks. A conversationalist always plans ahead and never lets the air become dead. always know the who, what, when, where and why of your surroundings. when the next quiet moment presents itself, think of the 5 w's. where is the best place to eat? who is the most popular person in school? when does summer vacation begin? why doesn't daylight savings time last all year? If you remember the above, you will never be left for words to say or a person to impress!
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this always happens period, ever heard of seven second silence? i used to jsut say that everytime the silence would occur, the first time say it then mention that in every conversation there is at least a seven second silence. knowing random facts really helps pass the time, just be careful some people might think your some smart show offy kinda person
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just say every arkward silence a gay baby is born
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I would look at someone close to you and say "hey a dollar for your thoughts". I would recommend having the dollar lol!
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If you're in the company of people with a good sense of humor, just say something random that will make them laugh. ... If not there's the traditional, "what music do you listen to?..."What do you do for fun?" think of open-ended questions, where they can't just say yes or no.
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Ask others about themselves, most people enjoy feeling that someone is interested in what they have to say.
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Breathe and wait for someone else to pick it up.
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Say anything. It really doesn't matter. Just remember that if you are shy like this and you let a moment of silence linger to long, you will be trapped. Make them laugh a little, or do something crazy. Draw attention to yourself and dominate the group.
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sometimes I just blurt out how I'm feeling. sure enough someone else will have felt the same way and be glad I spoke up. or just turn to someone and say how are do doing today? and then say how it changing schools makes me feel. if i can't think of anything to say, i'll say that. turn to some and say 'I sure do want to say something here but ya know i can't think of a thing to say. does that ever happen to you?' the point is just be real. be genuine and you can't go wrong. be light and friendly about it at the same time.
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If that always happens I would say find some new friends or people to talk to because that's the sign of boring or akward people To me at least
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Try asking about something you're wondering about, like tests or classes, usually someone will pick it up from there. If that happens alot, try joining a club or sport that interests you, you'll usually end up with alot to talk about.
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in your free time when your not doing anything try to brainstorm ideas on what to do when those awkward moments come. i usually just bring up things that might be funny so it might spark a new conversation
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i remove myself by looking at a watch or clock and say hey, sorry to cut out, but i have a lot to do so lets catch up later..its polite and no one feels bad.
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Ask what TV shows they like.
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