/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>>4964733

That's how to start a conversation, now to continue it. Jump from related topics to related topics, this is contextual and fairly obvious threads of conversations are easy to spot as long as you don't panic. Ask questions, asking a question is a little hint to the person that its now their turn to speak.

Nod your head and make affirmative noises while actually paying attention, chime in when they leave a long enough pause or when you want clarification (even if you understand perfectly). That helps you steer the conversation, gather info in case you may talk to the person again and shows you actually listen.

Don't interrupt sharply. That's a dick move unless its an argument or its something f pressing importance.

Remember you can always go back to a topic you wanted to talk about more but didn't because the convo moved quickly, simply say "About what you were saying before...."

Also like socially challenged Joe I just quoted above you look at the person and make a quick guess at what they like. Old people, talk about news, girls talk about celebrities, if its a classmate then talk about class etc.

NEVER EVER talk about Politics or religion until you get to know the person.

Thank me, I just made you more of a member of society. Fuck.