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Rodney · 07-08-2006, 01:15 PM

The thing is, you can start a conversation with almost anything, if you're polite, well spoken -- and the other person is in the mood. Don't feel put down when you start a conversation and the other person doesn't bite; maybe they're tired, or thinking about something else, or just aren't interested in you. Or maybe your approach is too artificial; if you seem too needy, people shear off. Wouldn't you? You'd wonder, "What does this stranger want from me?" Women especially are wary in these cases, and often with good reason.

That said, people most like to talk about themselves, or give to give advice when asked. Practice conversation and learn to enjoy conversation for conversation's sake.

07-08-2006, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	The thing is, you can start a conversation with almost anything, if you're polite, well spoken -- and the other person is in the mood. Don't feel put down when you start a conversation and the other person doesn't bite; maybe they're tired, or thinking about something else, or just aren't interested in you. Or maybe your approach is too artificial; if you seem too needy, people shear off. Wouldn't you? You'd wonder, "What does this stranger want from me?" Women especially are wary in these cases, and often with good reason. That said, people most like to talk about themselves, or give to give advice when asked. Practice conversation and learn to enjoy conversation for conversation's sake. Last edited by Rodney; 07-08-2006 at 01:18 PM..