How do you engage in conversations? Do you ask a lot of questions? Spend a lot of time doing...

I play it by ear but you can tell if somethings connecting ..my life story..not on a first meeting😆 but a sensitive person infers a lot from first meetings and it all proceeds from there..I'm shier on the internet than IRL

IreneSaxon · 51-55, F

Asking questions only works if you listen to the answers! Too many here hear but don't listen it's an important social skill

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

Just wanted to say I appreciate that so many of you responded to this post. It's interesting really. As we all have different ways of communicating but at the end of the day we still want to be able to connect. In some way or another.

SoLeRiMix · 36-40, M

I simply look for mutual interests and talk about them accordingly. This lets both individuals get to know each other easily because there's a common ground for both of them. The most important aspect is respect the speaker. When the other person talks, listen to him/her and do not interrupt, and expect similar treatment from the speaker. 😇

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

I attract talkers and usually can't get a word in. I do ask questions, everyone likes that, but I'm usually just there to support their talking.

AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F

It depends on who i'm talking to. I'm not the one for small talk really because i get bored easily. But if we are having a profound conversation i am will to talk about anything, because i'm an open book.

Tumbleweed · F

If it's someone I'm interested in pursuing a friendship/relationship with, I ask alot of questions and answer, honestly, any that are asked in return.

DareToSayIT · 31-35, M

I go with the flow. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to having conversation with someone. I basically try to capture their areas of interests early through a few questions and start from there.

OlderSometimesWiser · F

I generally ask lots of questions and try my best to listen to the answers because I’ve always been fascinated by people’s life stories.

PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F

A bit of all of that but I also just love to listen to people, just to see how life is for them from their little corner of the world.

SpectralMourning · 41-45, M

If it's someone I don't really know I'll usually just let them have the lead if they want to talk. Someone I'm comfortable with though can lead to moments where I likely don't shut up at all.

BrandNewMan · M

No standard approach .. I tend to adjust to the responses and flow as a conversation progresses. Try to listen or draw out the other person if needed more than I speak, beyond answering things I'm asked.

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PerfectionOfTheHeart · 46-50, F

I’m not a question person. I’m too much of a listener to be the one who instigates the conversation over and over again. And it just seems too daunting. Almost like a first date feel that’s just blah.

I’m an oddball who gets engaged with off the wall convos that spark imagination and creativity to weave this hilarious wtf moment. That’s the stuff I live for. Otherwise, I’ll just play along like a bored robot waiting for my battery to be exhausted.

FreestyleArt · 36-40, M

I always keep it simple and boring. So they will not be interested of further conversations.

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