Why is it that some people who have the "gift of the gab"...

start off with the most random thing u can think of.

thennn people would think you're a little special,

but then u can prove them wrong by talkin about normal stuff...

that way, they'll like you AND think you're eccentric.

works for me bhaha

We are a rather talkative family, but I have 2 daughters who are rather reserved with people that are unfamiliar (they talk a lot with us and friends though)... anyway, I remember one time her grandmother asked her how come she doesn't talk and she turned and said without a smile that she has plenty to say when the conversation is interesting and intelligent... I laughed at that, but I also learned something from her... now I say something when I have something to say and don't just babble to fill the air with noise.... my point is, many people ramble on about everything and even tend to dominate conversations, but never really listen, so don't worry about what the other think or say, I have noticed that when my 2 girls DO say something, everyone listens

Compliment an article of clothing, followed by a where'd you get that? then you guys can talk about the store or whatever for a few minutes

One must get over their general shyness, then you can't shut up. lol