Let's imagine a situation: you are left alone with a person you just met.
There was an awkward silence. I didn't want to fill the pause with talk about the weather.
It’s scary to find another topic: perhaps the other person won’t want to discuss it.
It would seem that the situation is hopeless. In fact, it is very easy to remove the feeling of awkwardness and start an interesting conversation.
There is one topic that your new friend will definitely like. He will be happy to answer questions.
A topic that is perfect for a first conversation
Ask the person to tell you about themselves.
Ask him the following questions: “Where are you from?”, “Where did you go to school?”, “What do you do for a living?”, “What are your hobbies?”, etc.
People are usually happy to answer questions about themselves.
During a monologue, try not to interrupt your interlocutor. Listen to him with interest, do not get distracted.
This approach is good for two reasons. First, you easily eliminate the awkward pause. Second, your new acquaintance becomes sympathetic to you.
But you shouldn't talk about yourself. Unless, of course, the other person is interested in your biography.
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