Sometimes one can feel a bit tongue tied and at a loss for words
. This article gives a few tips on how to avoid those awkward silences.
Firstly it can help to be aware of your surroundings. What is going on around you can often be a great inspiration for a conversation starter. Look around and see what interesting things you can observe and share them.
People often give off ideas for topics of conversation by their dress or something they are in possession of. Be curious and interested. Feel free to ask questions about the items the other person is holding or wearing.
Share recent experiences you had. We are all human and feel the same emotions. We can relate to each others feelings, so share how you feel about experiences you've had.
Be tuned in to current affairs. People are affected by events going on around them and we all live together on one planet so have common interests in what is happening. Read the newspaper, watch the news, try to get some interesting nuggets of information that others would be enriched by.
Have a hobby or something that you are knowledgeable about. People like to learn new things and you can awaken their curiosity by being an authority on a topic.
Show an interest in people and allow them to share their knowledge with you. Find out what there specific interests are and encourage them to talk about them.
Lastly, a conversation should bounce back and forth, don't do all the talking or listening, it's a two way process.
I hope you have found this article useful and gained some ideas to help you improve your relationships through good conversation.