How to (Mostly) Never Run Out of Things To Say.

Silence is not awkward, you make it awkward. If the other person feels awkward and you do not, then you should take a lead in the conversation. But no pressure. You are in the winning position if you do not treat silence as something awkward.

I've already been kinda doing these with text conversations recently since I run the risk of not talking to someone for sometimes years if I put off talking to them for like a week and that sucks.

It's rough going through topic after topic without getting a single question back even about what my own answer would be to the question I asked. Even so, this is the best I can do, so I will put up with bland uninteresting conversations so I can tell myself that I have friends and conflate me caring about them for them caring about me.

Nope, stopped watching half way through. Better to not say anything than be that irritating prick who never shuts up talking out of their arse continuously

I try things like these with people at work. No matter how hard I try, I always get “neglected” in the conversation, people quickly move off to other topics. But that doesn’t happen between them, and I can’t help but wonder if people just don’t like me

When i first talked to my girlfriend i was talking about work, university, family to the point that she was annoyed i was to damn chatty, now we are at the point that was just spend the night together and not speaking a word for hours, just listening to music and giving each other a warm hug, the important thing is find That person that having awkward silence with is not awkward at all

thank you soooo much for the darkmode vid

I usually joke about the silence, like "So now we are on that silence cliche?" and for some reason the chatting goes on ahahaha

This video changed my life

Don't swear

God with capital letter

aka ask questions

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Relating to the 3rd point in this video, I found through the panic of an awkward silence that "What is your favourite type of cheese?" is an AMAZING conversation starter. People just don't realise how passionate they really feel about miscellaneous foodstuffs.

I have trained ears and relative pitch and I can't stop hearing the music in your voice. just felt like I had to mention that.

If i can just sit in silence with someone without them feeling the need to make noise or feeling awkward that’s how i know i can actually be their friend. I honestly get so annoyed by folk who HAVE to have noise all the time.

"So are you a freak?" — great conversation resparker.

That DeviantArt Watermark on the Snail tho

My thing is, I'm quiet in new groups because I genuinely don't give a shit about these people I don't know & who equally don't give a shit about me. I'm seen as the outsider because someone brought me in, but it's actually an equal give & take of "not give a fuck-titude." Whereas once I get to know them or if I meet someone individually, there is investment there.

What about when it's my turn to answer the questions and I don't have an answer to any of them? "I don't know" or "Or I haven't thought about it" aren't exactly answers that'll keep the ball rolling.

the timing is wild

Thank you my good sir

F.. K perfect timing

This 4 mins video just made my conversation skill to a whole new level...

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I've learned that the best follow-up questions involve "Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How". They're more open ended and can lead into more conversations vs "yes/no" questions.

Also, ask the silly questions. My favorite one lately has been "How much are you willing to pay for a grilled cheese".

What if the other person just does not answer properly? So I have a friend and she asked me if we could meet up sometime and go to the park, so we did. At first everything went well, the conversation was good, but then I didn't have any topics to talk about and even when I tried, it seemed like she wasn't in the mood to talk. When I asked her what she wanted to talk about, she said that we didn't have to talk about anything. After that I didn't really try to continue the conversation anymore because I had the feeling she didn't want a conversation. So we just walked around the park for more than an hour in silence, only few words spoken. We were together for like 4 hours, but it felt like we only talked for the first hour and after that nothing. I thought maybe she has a bad day, but that seemed to be one of her good days because a few months ago, we met up and that day she talked even less and when she seemed to be in a really bad mood but didn't want to go home. The whole situation was very uncomfortable for me both times because I just felt so unwanted and I wondered why would she want to meet up if she doesn't want to talk.

But asking questions also can get annoying i have often find myself asking too many questions

Thanks man, I really need this. I have autism and anxiety so for me it’s really hard to make or continue conversations. I’ll remember these tips

I need to work on my listening and comprehension skills

Not all humans are meant to be compatible no matter how hard you try. Also everyone doesnt want to talk and you just have to accept it.

I like asking would u rather questions

I like silence

love this bro i feel like a new persin

U suck bruh

If you hit what you percieve as an awkward silence. It's nice to have an emergency ice breaker. For instance you could say: "Hey, how many famous people can you think of with matching initials, like David Duchovny or Susan Sarandon for example? Even characters maybe like Walter White?" The silence is now filled with thought, thus removing the awkwardness and it becomes a fun little game. What's more, inevitably you'll end up talking about a movie or something with one of the people in you think of. Any further pauses can be filled with "hmm. I'm still trying to think of famous people with matching initials"

“What brand is your microwave”

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TLDR:

- Whenever someone tells you something, ask/state the first thing that comes to your mind about that. If they answer with a simple "yes" or "no" with no further elaboratement, ask something else about that until it forms into somewhat of a conversation, or just say something simple. Don't force it though, if it's not taking up.

- As a conversation starter after the casual small talk, ask them something on a surface level that for example, has to do with the situation you're in (if you meet at a hobby, school, work etc.)

- To keep a conversation going if they're not saying anything after a topic has been discussed, ask them something, ANYTHING (better if it's something you know even a little bit about to end it with your opinion, if they don't have a lot to say).

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I'm a sociable person who easily connects with strangers and can maintain lengthy conversations (4-6 hours a day, for 2-4 days in a row).
However, at some point, conversation topics are exhausted, and previously shared stories are repeated. How can I maintain interest and depth in conversations with interesting people over extended periods?
I'm looking for strategies to sustain engaging dialogue, rather than just casual conversation.
I understand this type of videos might be more common for less outgoing individuals, but I'm hoping someone has advice even for someone with my level of sociability.

I’d rather just be silent than pretend to be interested in whatever they’re saying.

I am a very good listener but that trapped me in postion where no one really care about me or anything about my life. They just want to talk about themselves. And I really like the process of listening but sometimes this feels kinda frustrating

Option 4: RUN like Naruto from this place, SHOUTING AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Absolutely! I’ve felt that conversational awkwardness before, and it can be a real challenge. I used to struggle with it until I started practicing active listening, which helped me find new questions to ask and keep the conversation flowing.

I once enrolled in the Sense of Humor Improvement Program by Habit10x, which taught me that sometimes a “stupid question” can break the ice in a fun way. Like asking someone about their favorite ice cream flavor—it sparks joy and laughter! Remember, not every conversation will be engaging, and that’s okay. Embrace the awkward moments—they often lead to the most memorable connections!

Great advice thanks

what do i do if i never have any interest in anything? i dont believe in transactional friendships where one must try to be interesting like some walking wikipedia or a clown trying to entertain people

I always ask how many bodies you’ve got in your trunk at once, very relatable

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If it’s a dude, ask “Which would you rather be? A cowboy? A ninja? Or a pirate?” He will never shut up and you won’t have to make much conversation.
If it’s a girl, she will never shut up and you won’t have to make much conversation.