How to become talkative?
By shona264
@shona264 (167)
India
November 24, 2009 8:08am CST
I mean I am a quite gal,and don't have many friends as I don't speak much.Can anyone please tell me how to become talkative so I could have more friends?
8 responses
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
25 Nov 09
I once heard somebody talk about the difference between people who are introverted and quiet and people who are outgoing and talkative. The person said that quiet people often think that they have to say something important or clever when they talk, and talkative people don't think that way. They simply talk about the things they see, do or feel and ask other people questions without judging those comments or questions as clever or not clever. They don't feel that they have to say something clever all the time, they just like to talk and they like to express their feelings and opinions.
I think this description is makes sense. I can be very introverted and quiet when I meet new people, and sometimes I am quiet because my inner critic is far too strong (No, don't say that, that is stupid. No, don't say that is not relevant or not interesting" etc) When I feel at ease I don't have those thoughts, then I simply talk without judging the things I say, and in those situations I can be really talkative.
If you want to become more talkative try to remember that people don't judge you if you say a few stupid things. You could try to get used to commenting on the things that are happening around you and try to express some of your thoughts or opinions instead of just thinking them. Try to ask questions to other people, ask them about their lives, the things they are doing, the things that they are interested in etc.
@theonehush (959)
• Philippines
25 Nov 09
actually we dont do much talking here in mylot.. what we do is typing.. lol.. just kidding.. you just need to be creative and to have more ideas on what to post.. you also need to grab interests of others so that they will engage to your discussion..
@monkeylong (3139)
• Guangzhou, China
24 Nov 09
As far as I'm concerned, You just can read more books and learn more knowlede.Then just be confidence. you will be more talktive to do so. Happy mylot.
@zamurai (47)
• India
24 Nov 09
Try to talk to many. Being talkative wont be so easy for as you say you are quite and reserved type. Be more friendly to all.And they will come and talk to you. Then reply to them and ask them about their life and me more jolly .It will surely help.What you need is a determined mind to be more smart and talkative.
@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Nov 09
In my opinion you don't have to be talkaltive to make friends. In fact I am not all that talkaltive myself and I've had my share of friends. And, from what I understand you already have a few friends. That's what is important here. If you want to expand, by all means do so. However, changing who you are isn't the way to do it.
If you want to make friends, continue to be yourself. Stick with simple ice breakers such as "hi" and "how are you" Phrases like that aren't much but often go a long way. It shows others you're willing to think of others instead of yourself.
Most important don't lose sight of who you are.
@duaatheangel (90)
• Pakistan
24 Nov 09
the first and foremost point is that has been emphasized time and again is about confidence. you have to think high and believe in your self. you need to think that you are no less than any body and that will increase your confidence level and you can talk more on any topic. secondly put a smile on your face all the time. there will be many who will feel happy in your presence and will come and communicate with you. happiness attracts people and is sure a way of meeting new people and making friends. last but not the least talk about anything and everything you know,share what is in your mind, you dont need to be Einstein to strike up an intelligent conversation. discuss the latest news, share any gossip, tell about your favourite music,any shopping you did recently. i hope it will help you:)take care and be happy
@ecomforthealth (67)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 09
i am recommend you to widen your social network by participate in social clubs. You can join any MLM company or Insurance industry as part time as well.
@faceofdeath (13)
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24 Nov 09
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