Would you force yourself to come up a topic to talk to a another person?

United States
September 4, 2009 3:06pm CST
It will be more comfortable to talk to my closed friends, I could say whatever come up to my mind. To other people, such as co - workers, or other friend which is not that closed, I just have to be careful about my language, and the choice of topics. Sometimes, I was driving my co - worker home when she doesn't have a ride, along the way, I might need to come up some topics to talk about. Or sometimes, I just don't want to talk at all, just want to be quiet and listen to the radio. Don't you need to force yourself to come up a topic when talk to someone?
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@becky01 (81)
4 Sep 09
I find that with some people you can have comfortable silences and there is no need to try and find conversation. With some people though you really have to make the effort as it just doesn't come naturally, I find this difficult, if you aren't into the same kind of things.
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
4 Sep 09
i am pretty good when it comes to talking to strangers and can strike up a conversation with just about anyone. i usually find something in common. if they are wearing a nice piece of jewellry, i can comment about that (i like jewellry) or if we are riding the elevator together or whatnot. i have no problem.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
4 Sep 09
I do not have to force myself on a particular topic. My experience or his/her experience, for not meeting, also an interesting topic. The latest news or information is an interesting topic to discuss, too...
• Ireland
4 Sep 09
ah i wouldnt say 'd force it i just say something mainly stupid things but if they aint interested i go its ok im just a mad man hee hee i work as a baristia and i have to talk alot so i have to come up with conversation for people to come back