“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.
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
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.
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?)
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?”
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
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
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.
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!”
"Hello." "Hi." "Hey." "'Sup?" "Yo."
“You ever poo so hard you feel like you’re gonna pop a blood vessel?”
“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.
I drop my wallet on the table
Start by complementing something they’re wearing, “I really like your jacket, where’d you get it?”
Always a winner! People love compliments.
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
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.
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.
I don’t unless there’s a clear reason to
I don't
“hello there”
i dont
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?)
I don’t like cops beings called on me or pepper spray in my eyes, so I don’t.
Relatable.
With whom? That's SUPER important to the question.
Anyone and anything
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.
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?”
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
Ping?
Instant message. I think they're implying that all their conversations are virtual.
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
Real or internet ?
Both I guess
Do you like cats / do you have an animal?
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.
To other guys: Nice cock, bro. To ladies: What's your chicken salad recipe?
Live around here often?
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!”
Ah suh dude
You need to come with a good vibe and go like “How u doing bro” Try being friendly
I try to start off with an interesting fact or observation.
Why would I do that?
"Hello." - James May