What do you read, and why?

Lately, it's been all non-fiction (at least I HOPE it wasn't fictional!). Three subjects: social skills, comedy writing, and pick-up artists.

Here's why I think everyone might be interested in those three topics:

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One of anybody's top priorities should be learning interpersonal communication skills. You will benefit from these when you are with friends, at school, at work... all the time.

There are lots of self-help books about improving your interpersonal communication. Search "conversation", "interpersonal communication", "etiquette", and related subjects in your nearby libraries' catalogs.

Read as many of those books as possible; each one will have different examples you will learn things from. The books by Dale Carnegie are a good start, even though they are old; but the more modern books are also worthwhile.

I'm not in high school anymore, but I still take notes when reading those kinds of books; it helps me to remember everything.

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I also recommend books about comedy writing, even though you will try to speak your jokes rather than write them. Everyone will appreciate if you can make them laugh, or at least show that you don't take things too seriously.

Laughing at other people's jokes is more endearing than telling your own, but it helps if you contribute humor some of the time. It keeps your interactions balanced.

I've read some professional comedians' comments that they got started being funny when they were kids, as a defense against bullies. People will never be hostile to you while you make them laugh.

Reading and watching comedy is one way to learn how it works.

Start writing down everything that strikes you as weird, funny, nonsense. When you hear a funny joke or TV sitcom line, write it down; later, think about why the joke worked and about how you might make a similar type of joke in a different situation. Also write down memorable moments you see in TV and movies that many other people will likely have seen; you can later use them as material for jokes.

Also write down any instance where you see someone, in real life or on video, get reality-checked or cut down to size. Jokes often do those things, so maybe you will get inspiration for a joke.

Record in a daily journal the things that get your attention for any reason, even if they aren't funny. Also record your reactions to those things. Chances are that other people will remember having seen similar things. These things can be the basis for observational humor.

Getting good at comedy takes a long time, so be patient.

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This might sound surprising, but I really recommend learning about "Pick-Up Artist" skills. A lot of those skills are really more about handling social situations in general.

Learning how to flirt with and attract girls has multiple benefits for a male. If girls start responding positively to you, then both boys and girls perceive you as popular and interesting. Boys will be curious about how you do it; it's a great conversation topic and source of comradery. Also, you'll learn how to join a group of people who all know each other but don't know you.

Search the web for "pick-up artist". There are books in book stores too. Personally, I like the books by Neil Strauss and by Mystery.

I don't have much time to read, but when I do, I like true crime stories. I read it and feel my eyebrows go up like they did what?? I think if you thought about rapport, it might make this an easier process for you. I haven't had an Author I felt rapport with until recently. Last week I read 'My sisters Keeper' by Jodi Pichoult. That movie tug at emotions, anger, sadness. It was incredible, I found myself bawling at the end! You have to find something you like, and you connect with, something that you get, and go from there. I also like reading weird facts, and sometimes aol news headlines catch my attention lol. Good Luck!

I like reading novels, especially the ones about magic and adventure.I like reading novels because they are fun and sometime they teach you things in an amazing ways. I sometime look for the books written by the authors I like.