Everyone knows the situation when you communicate with a stranger and suddenly realize that you have no more things to talk about. And then the worst thing begins; strange silence. In such situations, many people immediately throw out phrases like “the weather is nice” or “today is not such a nice day.” To avoid such situations, we have prepared a topic where you can talk to people you do not know well.
tell me a story
Where are you? In the cafe, at home or on the street? Tell (or make up) a story about this place. For example, “Oh, I was here in December, such a story happened.”
Do an analysis
You see what kind of person you are in front of. Look at what she’s wearing, what her hairstyle is, her accessories. “Oh, what a beautiful ring, where did you get it?” You can ask something like. This will definitely break the silence and create many new topics of conversation. You can then tell a story about what kind of ring you’re looking for or what you like.
common interests
Don’t hesitate to ask about general topics. You don’t know the person, so “what are you interested in?” The question would be extremely appropriate. Even if your interests do not overlap, show interest and ask him to tell you about your hobbies.
compliment
Don’t you compliment? In vain, a simple phrase “It suits you very well…” can defuse the situation and break the uncomfortable silence.
Discuss movies
If everyone is not reading books, everyone is watching movies. Ask if there is a new movie and if the person has seen the movie. If not, you can ask what the person likes. Let him recommend you some movies.
Avoid monosyllabic questions
Try not to ask questions that have a “yes” or “no” answer. For example, “did you like this movie?” Instead of asking “How did you like this movie?” It is better to ask the question. So the person will share his opinion.
However, remember that there are also topics you should not talk about! These include: religion, politics, money, health, sexual orientation, personal problems and even gossip (you never know how a person feels about it).
Source: People Talk
Errol Villanueva is an author and lifestyle journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a passion for exploring the latest trends in fashion, food, travel, and wellness, Errol’s articles are a must-read for anyone interested in living a stylish and fulfilling life.
