How to Start a Topic for Conversation

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Tip 1 - How to Start a Conversation When You Have Nothing to Talk About

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Peggy Sullivan | permalink

Starting a conversation to get to know someone or breaking an awkward silence can be very stressful. To start a conversation when you have nothing to talk about, use these guidelines. ===Finding Things to Talk About===
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Tip 2 - How to Come Up with Good Conversation Topics

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kurt Essenbaek | permalink

Getting to know other people is a typical activity in our daily lives. Even if you're good with people, there are likely to be times when you're stuck for something more to say and start wondering what topic to bring up next. Having a...
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Tip 3 - 15 Conversation Starters That Don't Suck

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Scott Kerlin | permalink

People dismiss small talk as superficial and boring. People are wrong. Small talk is an essential part of the social contract. It allows us to engage and identify common ground with safe, low-risk topics -- it's an on-ramp.
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