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We all know what it's like when a conversation dies, and people start fidgeting in awkward boredom. It doesn't take perfect people skills to revive the conversation again, just a few prepared phrases and a willingness to practice. The key points are to ask questions that require detailed answers, get to know the other person's interest, and have a few fallback topics ready. As you improve at small talk, you'll learn to feel less anxious when a lull does happen, and to turn it into a graceful exit from the conversation. | We all know what it's like when a conversation dies, and people start fidgeting in awkward boredom. It doesn't take perfect people skills to revive the conversation again, just a few prepared phrases and a willingness to practice. The key points are to ask questions that require detailed answers, get to know the other person's interest, and have a few fallback topics ready. As you improve at small talk, you'll learn to feel less anxious when a lull does happen, and to turn it into a graceful exit from the conversation. | ||
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#*If you're on a date and simply aren’t connecting with the person, call it a night. Say something like, "Well, I really should get going. I have a lot I need to get done tonight, but thanks for dinner." | #*If you're on a date and simply aren’t connecting with the person, call it a night. Say something like, "Well, I really should get going. I have a lot I need to get done tonight, but thanks for dinner." | ||
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
