how to start a conversation?

It depends on what you're doing at the time.

A good opening line for a bar/party is, "What are you drinking?" and work from there. If you're interested in the woman, flirt by gently teasing her and joke around with her a bit. For example if her answer is: "Vodka and tonic" say: "So you're the last person on Earth who likes vodka. It doesn't give you a hangover?"

Or, if they're not drinking, say, "So, how come you aren't drinking?" and then maybe suggest buying the person a drink if the answer is conducive to it.

The key is to make it sound like you're genuinely interested and don't make it sound like an interrogation. Also, remember to relax and not try too hard. If you're chatting with someone and you really can't think of anything to say, excuse yourself and talk to them a little later on.

Also remember that there's almost always something to talk about. Again, it depends on the situation, but look around and ask for opinions on things. i.e.: "So, what do you think of this party?" "What's with that guy's hair? (just make sure it's not one of her friends lol)" "What's the name of this song?" etc.

General questions about the person, ("What do you do for work?" "Where are you originally from?") are appreciated; it shows you're interested in getting to know more about them and not just talk about yourself.

Good luck!

Dude be yourself.

You're afraid that the topic you bring up is going to sound stupid. It isn't that you don't have anything to say, it is just you don't know how to say it and you aren't sure that you should. There are basically three things to remember:

1. Don't say anything that might sound insulting. The best thing to do is not tell them what you don't like about their hair or the place you are in, but rather say something about what you do like. If they have on a piece of jewelry, tell them that you like it and ask where they got it. If they have on some perfume, ask them what it is and tell them that it smells nice. The fact is that there is always going to be something that you do like and something that you don't like. Try to be optimistic, no one wants to talk to a complainer.

2. Avoid yes and no questions. The problem with these are that it doesn't stimulate the conversation. Asking someone if they like the song that is playing is not going too far if the girl says yes or no. Instead focus on something that can be explored like if they are there with any friends or if they are visiting from out of town. These are quetions that will help you get to know the other person and bring up other topics. It will also help you to find out more about them for future conversations.

3. Unless it is a long lost friend or your mother, don't get too personal. No one that you meet for the first time wants to hear your entire life's story. Save it for the first and second date. When you meet someone, they already have issues of their own and don't want to feel like you are just adding on to them by giving them your issues. Also, it comes across creepy when a stranger walks up to another stranger and starts unloading on them about things and people they have never met. Keep personal experiences positive and short.

Whenever you finish having a conversation with a lady, look for something to honestly compliment her on. Also you can ask her questions about herself and things she likes. Just remember to listen. She will provide plenty of clues about things she enjoys. Those are the things to talk about. Let her bloom up under you like rays of sunshine on a flower. Smile a lot and look her in the eye when she is talking.

Before long she'll want to know what you like. Make sure you have heard her out thoroughly before you start talking about yourself. It's best to start out talking about yourself in relation to things she likes also.

Then when you both feel more comfortable, you can veer off into cars, motorcycles, fishing, hunting, golfing, drinking beer, watching football, etc. Just pay attention to when her eyes are not looking directly at you anymore, then its time to turn your attention back to her.

Good luck.

I will start a conversation.

Don't get too intelligent with your conversations. Throw in some humor, that's basically what I did when my wife and I were dating. We've been together for 4 years and not one day goes by where I haven't made her laugh.

by asking one's name first then refer to a topic for example about a football match between 2 well known teams

I would just have a list of questions to ask them about there life and likes and dislikes - or be cute and go do you have super powers and if not what kind would you like to have - questions always break the ice.

any topic leads to more. Just don't talk about weather or something equally boring. pick up on the things you and ur companion have in common

Talk about something that they can give immediate feedback. Like the environment that you're in (the music, the food, etc.)

Above all avoid the sentence "How much?"

i have the same problem its embarrasing to say the least how about the football team you support how they have done this season or your favorite food or the latest news or the state of the world today hope i help dont get tongue tied relax and be yourself good luck.