Initiating a Good Conversation

I used to be very quiet when I was a kid and had a hard time starting a conversation (let alone carry one). Then, I learned that when I think of topics in advance, and rehearse the conversation in my mind, it makes talking a lot easier. It may sound too "scripted", but to quiet people like us, we need to exert extra effort to converse with people. I also think that collecting stories would also help. When I encounter a nice story, I would tell myself, "This is nice. I would tell this to my friend the next time we meet." I also try to remember jokes. It could be very handy. Other things that you can do is watch what most people watch, listen to music that most people listen to, etc, so that when someone talks about it, you will have something to say. But when it comes to strangers, it's really tough. I get tongue-tied and run out of things to say. Just remember not to talk about politics, religion, and negative things to people you barely know.

I am also a timid individual who is afraid to initiate a conversation. I find it hard to talk to someone that I do not know. Just like you said. If you do not know anything about them, what do you say to them. But let us put it this way, how can we know them if we do not talk to them. If I am ever in a situation wherein there is a person that I meet somewhere and i wanted to talk. I would probably initiate eye contact first. You would know if the person is open if they look back (Hopefully not in an angry way Hahaha. If they are not interested, they would avoid you by leaving the place or doing something else. If they stick around, then you have your chance. Saying hi and introducing yourself would be the first thing. If they respond and give their name, then your on a roll. Look around you and talk about what you both can see that time. An example would be the sky if you are outside a building or maybe the stars if it is night time. I guess you get the notion. I hope this helps even a little bit. Good luck!

I think the key to a good conversation is relation. If you can relate to someone then talking to them should be interesting and rather easy but it is hard approaching someone if your confidence is low or if you are shy. I would definitely recommend searching "ice breakers" because they have very clever pick up lines and also you they have friendly lines as well. Just ignore your shyness, depict your friendless, share some jokes, relate, and get to know the other person. If you want to spark a good conversation, discuss maybe recent events or their style, or compliment them. Everyone loves a compliment!