In order for a conversation to start between people, it must be started correctly. Moreover, the initiative can come from both a man and a woman. The question here is who wants to get to know each other and turn a simple conversation into a more serious relationship.
But starting a conversation is not so easy.
We offer top 10 ways to do this. Which option to use, here everyone decides for himself. Or you need to proceed from a specific situation and circumstance.
- No formulaic phrases or questions. This is especially true of the weather, mood and so on. Don't ask me how you feel. With this question, you can ruin it. Also, forget about all the phrases for a pickup truck that you might come across on the Internet. Otherwise, you are doomed to failure.
- Ask for the opinion of the interlocutor. And on a general topic that is not important or sensitive. It's definitely not worth asking about politics.
- Ask for advice or a recommendation. Here it is already desirable to know what a person does or is fond of. The question should relate to a topic in which the interlocutor really understands.
- Ask questions that he understands. This may apply to IT, medicine, business, creativity, and so on. So your interlocutor will be interested in telling you something, answering questions. You will get a huge springboard for the development of the conversation.
- Comment on the environment. These are food on the tables, performance on stage, some funny moments and so on. Touch on what the interlocutor sees or hears now. Focus on it.
- Check out the latest news. Preferably from the field in which the person is employed. Just don't ask directly about the job. Usually talking about work is tiresome. A man came here to distract himself from her.
- Use open-ended questions. These are the ones that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. A more detailed answer is required. And this is an occasion to start an interesting conversation, and not exchange dry answers and disperse.
- Ask hypothetical questions. Put the interlocutor in an interesting situation. Ask him to tell you how he would behave, what he would do, and so on. From stupid and funny situations to quite serious and important ones. It already depends on the specific circumstances.
- Ask about pets or hobbies. Topics on which people are usually happy to tell some stories, share their impressions, memories. So you definitely shouldn't avoid such conversations.
- Tell a joke. Preferably one that is directly related to the current situation. This is an option for people with a good sense of humor and able to notice details.
It's not that hard to strike up a conversation. You need to be decisive, as well as show a desire to start a dialogue itself.
After exchanging just a couple of phrases, it becomes clear whether it is possible to continue the conversation, and whether such an acquaintance has any prospects.
