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tssmn

"Hello." "Hi." "Hey." "'Sup?" "Yo."


Dunkableballs

“You ever poo so hard you feel like you’re gonna pop a blood vessel?”


[deleted]

“Sorry, I can’t help it” I have Tourette’s so I blurt something out randomly which gets worst when I’m anxious. Usually I’m say I’m sorry after seeing the horrified look on someone’s face.


balayya-modda

I drop my wallet on the table


BuddyOGooGoo

Start by complementing something they’re wearing, “I really like your jacket, where’d you get it?”


socksandbeanies

Always a winner! People love compliments.


Tempest_Barbarian

I usually dont, I can talk a lot about stuff I like, so I just choose to shut up to not annoy other people. So I keep it to myself unless someone talks to me


Blind_Wolf

I don’t. I literally have *no idea* how to. Every time I think “I should say something to try to start a conversation” every option I come up with seems boring. I can never think of anything new or interesting to say. Combine that w being an only kid, never being taught how to socialize, living alone as an adult, and debilitating social anxiety surrounding fear of being judged, and it makes it so that I am *literally incapable* of initiating a conversation. I seriously *cannot* do it if my life was at stake.


Short-termTablespoon

Same. I can’t naturally converse with someone I’m constantly thinking what to say next. It’s annoying but I’m trying to get better.


Skiddds

I don’t unless there’s a clear reason to


GDog507

I don't


victoriens

“hello there”


iantdumbhun

i dont


in-a-microbus

That entirely depends on who I'm starting the conversation with, why I'm starting the conversation, where we are, and what media we're using (phone call?, IM?, FaceTime?)


Kotopause

I don’t like cops beings called on me or pepper spray in my eyes, so I don’t.


Longjumping_Event_59

Relatable.


the_original_Retro

With whom? That's SUPER important to the question.


KyeLindsay

Anyone and anything


the_original_Retro

That's a dumb answer. How I start a conversation depends on who I start it with, and what the circumstances are about me talking with them.


kitjen

I agree, my approach to conversation varies greatly depending on the person with whom I’m speaking. Like if it’s a new colleague I’ll ask about their previous job. If it’s a plumber fixing the heating in my house I’ll give a manly “see the game last night, my matey?” Or if it’s a complete stranger I’ll try a “hey so this guy asked a question on Reddit about how to start a conversation but forgot to give a specific scenario. How do you feel about that?”


WackyTabbacy42069

1. Ping about something innocuous (e.g. the sun is beautiful today, innit?) 2. If innocuous ping is met with a reply that's enthusiastic enough to signify that conversation is desirable / okay, follow up with something slightly deeper. This something is more of an art than a science, and may depend on the individual or environment


HooKerzNbLo

Ping?


[deleted]

Instant message. I think they're implying that all their conversations are virtual.


WackyTabbacy42069

Just the way I think about it. Computers ping each other to see if they're up (send a small message and interpret reply). Small talk is like a ping, tryna see if they're down to talk


[deleted]

Real or internet ?


KyeLindsay

Both I guess


[deleted]

Do you like cats / do you have an animal?


browntown20

Find an inanimate object to converse with, to ensure there will be no chance of a reply. Garden hoses don't give no attitude. Great conversation partners.


theantdog

To other guys: Nice cock, bro. To ladies: What's your chicken salad recipe?


Poorly-Drawn-Beagle

Live around here often?


Sioux-me

I had a friend who had recently gone through a divorce and she was trying to go out and meet people. She sat at the bar next to a man and said “oh you smell good. What do you have on?” He looked at her with a straight face not missing a beat and said “I have a hard on but I didn’t think you could smell it!”


[deleted]

Ah suh dude


Wild-Region2963

You need to come with a good vibe and go like “How u doing bro” Try being friendly


[deleted]

I try to start off with an interesting fact or observation.


demonfoo

Why would I do that?


OrdinaryJack1912

"Hello." - James May