How to Start a Conversation With Anyone

Conversations are the basis of relationships, be it casual or formal. If you cannot converse with a person, how will you communicate efficiently? Many times, we get nervous when talking to a girl or guy we like. But don’t worry, we are here to help! We have some tips on how you can talk to or flirt with anyone.

Start Flirting With Someone on a Dating Platform

Flirting with someone on a dating platform is much easier than in person. There are many dating platforms like Tinder where people can flirt or just talk and thus kickstart a relationship. So, don’t try having a casual conversation on LinkedIn or on gaming sites. Try having one at dating sites as your chances of talking and flirting there are higher.

If you’re a guy, you may want to read this blog post first to help.

Ditch The Small Talk

Avoid talking on generic topics like the weather. Ask for their opinion and recommendations. You can ask about their interests and work, what they like to do, about things that motivate them.  You can also

Prepare Well

If you are talking to someone for the first time, don’t be too pushy or flirty. Know your limits and make sure the other person is comfortable with it. Don’t be too cocky or try to force a conversation.

You can also plan out the conversation in your mind before approaching them. Try to have a natural conversation that gradually builds up. However, if you are anxious about talking to a girl or a guy for the first time, plan it out so that you are confident in what you say.

Start a Conversation With a Question

Ask open-ended questions. Let the person you are talking to talk about themselves and things they feel strongly about. You can ask hypothetical questions about books or movies. You can ask ‘Did you read The Invisible Man? What would you do if you were invisible for a day?’

Ask Their Opinion

Ask about their opinion on food, tv shows or on important topics. Current affairs are a great topic to talk about but avoid talking about politics if you don’t know the person well.

Voice Modulation

Don’t talk in an extremely soft voice, it shows a lack of confidence. Speech rate plays an important role too. When you are talking at a high speed it shows that you are nervous. So, talk and practice talking at a natural pace. Talk in a natural way that makes them open up and talk to you. Take comfortable pauses, instead of filling the silences with filler words. Such replies will only kill a conversation, so filter them out.

Ask For Their Recommendations

Complement them on their clothes or their style. You can also for recommendations on their clothes. While talking about book and movie preferences, ask recommendations on them too.

Talk About Hobbies Or Pets

People like talking about things they love. So, ask them about their hobbies. This is a good way to strike up a conversation as they can describe their hobbies and learn about yours too.

You can ask them if they have a pet or if they want one. People can go on talking about their pets and if they don’t have one, ask ‘ What pet would you like to have?’  Follow it up with a why.

Having a conversation may not come to you naturally but keep these tiny details in mind. Practice talking and don’t close yourself up. Apply these tips and you may find yourself conversing animatedly with the person you like and planning for a date sometime!