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OddballBen
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16 May 2009, 6:23 pm

Whenever I'm in a conversation, I can never think of any new topics to talk about. This usually leads to an awkward silence, and eventually the end of the conversation. What should I do in these situations? Thanks for the advice.



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16 May 2009, 7:45 pm

hey i'll try & think in-depth about this another time, stimming now.
my first thoughts: Don't talk about the weather! unless it's your special interest.
i frequently ask people "So How are you?" if i think an awkward silence looms near.
-bump- hope you get some advice.



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11 Jul 2009, 2:01 am

OddballBen wrote:
Whenever I'm in a conversation, I can never think of any new topics to talk about. This usually leads to an awkward silence, and eventually the end of the conversation. What should I do in these situations? Thanks for the advice.


For me, you need to inform the person you're talking that you're not good in thinking on what to talk about so that he/she will think for u :)