how do you start a conversation and continue talking without akward silence?

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Be interested in the other person and don't think as much about yourself. Think of things you would like to know about them , but don't come across with a bombardment of questions, but rather a conversation.

Example: You are standing waiting for a bus and there is someone from your school that you don't know too well, but would like to know or talk to. Say something like, "Brr, its really cold today, I wish we didn't always have to wait so long" (you just start out casual, telling them a little about what you are thinking, but nothing too deep.). You could then say, where do you live? how long a ride is it? Are your parents at home when you get there?

Example: "Wow. I had so much homework this weekend, I wish our social studies teacher would be a little more considerate that we have a life after school. I had to work two nights for my job and the rest of the time it was social studies. How bout you. Did it take you all weekend too?"

When someone says something, follow it up with acknowledging what they have said, such as "wow, you really have it rough! I'm glad that's not happening in my family/ job/ etc." ....."that 's really interesting. tell me more"

Try to get the other person to talk about themselves and be an incredible listener. People love to talk about themselves and they would usually want to talk about themselves than hear too much of you talking about yourself.

There are some books at your local library and online and local bookstores about this skill. It takes practice, but the more you do it, the more skilled you get. I think that is how Barbara Walters and other TV interviewers get their break--practicing and being genuinely interested in learning about the other and getting that person to talk about him/ her self in a way that does not make them feel uncomfortable. It is an art.

THere is also a great and very famous book called How to Win Friends and Influence People. The more reading you do on this topic, the more it will help you become better having conversations that makes people at ease.

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Gee... Depends on the situation of course.

If you don't know the person, start with introducing yourself. "Hi. I'm Susan." They will automatically respond with their name. Then I guess I'd move on to whatever you have in common -- which will be whatever event you are at with them. (I mean, you're in the same place, so there has to be something.)

If you already know the person, just "Hi" and ask a question.

The awkward silences you'll have to work through, but don't be afraid to say, "It was nice talking to you," and move on. Sometimes you have said all there is to say for one day. You can always talk with them again later and avoid the silence....Show more

omfg i have the same exact problem. Ready I walk home with this guy everyday and its like a minute walk because we take diff turns and like that 30 second awkward silence just kills me because im like wow hell never like me now because im boring and dont talk. Its so hard for me when Im around guys but all your other people I can help. with syblings you can talk about how annoying your mom or dad is or whats for dinner or omg our cousins are coming simple stuff. with people you just met be like so tell me about urself like what school you went to,was it any good?,you miss it and school stuff. with close friends I have silences sometimes too but usually we just talk about boys school and stuff thats going on in our daily lives! hope I helped..you def helped me by asking this question..the gay baby thing is something im dying to try lol cuz if i can make him laugh ill be happy. THNXXXX!!...Show more

if you know that you're
gonna have a conversation with them
make a list in your head
on what you want to talk about
i have conversation going
for a month now online
all because
i know how to answer back
but i know what to ask to the person...Show more

You cant, you will always get it but remember the silence is with both people, it wont ruin anything.

You need to find topics either from current affairs, music or if that fails just people watch and talk about them if they look silly....Show more