[header] How to be more talkative and less shy [title] Practice some conversation starters. [step] Starting a conversation with someone you do not know can be difficult. You will feel less awkward if you are well prepared.
[header] How to be more talkative and less shy [title] Practice some conversation starters. [step] Starting a conversation with someone you do not know can be difficult. You will feel less awkward if you are well prepared.
Prepare some conversation starters before you go somewhere so you will have something to talk about. [substeps] If you are going to a party, you may say, " the food is really good. Practicing a few before coming out can make it easier for the awkward silences to occur. [substeps] Start by practicing some sentence starters so you can really feel closer to the speaker. Practice some questions you will be asked throughout class. [substeps] Some good starting questions are: " what did you like reading? " or " did you go to the gym? " try to build a rapport with the person. [substeps] Grab a notebook and notepad and write something interesting down. Spend some time thinking about what you are going to say next and practicing your own conversational skills.