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It’s totally normal to feel awkward in social situations if you don’t know what to say, but there are lots of tricks to avoid an uncomfortable silence. In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of questions and conversation starters to keep a conversation going—whether you’re talking to a friend, family member, colleague, or stranger. We’re also providing actionable tips on what to do when you can’t find the right words, plus the reasons why your mind might be blanking in the first place.
Things You Should Know
- Before heading to an event, think about who you’re talking to, and tailor your questions to meet their hobbies and interests.
- Ask open-ended questions to keep the conversation going, and memorize some helpful ice-breakers that you can use in any situation.
- Mind blanks can be triggered by stress, trauma, anxiety, dissociation, low self-esteem, and a lack of sleep.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Observe your surroundings and make a comment on what you see to initiate a conversation.Thanks
- Be honest if you don’t know what to say, and don’t be afraid to jump back to a previous topic that’s easy to discuss if things get awkward.Thanks
- Find the balance between sharing and asking—actively listen to the other person’s responses and let them finish speaking before talking.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-relatable-therapist/202304/what-to-say-when-you-dont-know-what-to-say
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/ways-to-support-someone-who-is-grieving#
- ↑ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-deal-with-unrequited-love-for-friend-320197#
- ↑ https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-rejection
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201702/the-one-crucial-thing-do-when-your-partner-is-upset
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2021/04/do-compliments-make-you-cringe-heres-why
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-relatable-therapist/202304/what-to-say-when-you-dont-know-what-to-say
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3784796/
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