I'm really bad at having conversations, any advice?

A lot of times when I'm having a convo with one of my friends it seems like they are always the ones talking a lot and all I say is short answers like yeah, or i know. I don't know how to keep a convorsation going, I don't even really know how to start one, any advice?I'm really bad at having conversations, any advice?
Practice makes perfect! Talk about current events, read up on them, stick to interesting topics. Add humor to your conversation, when the opportunity presents itself. Make references, using examples of your own personnel life. These subjects should never fail you for words. Get comfortable with this format, then your ready for deeper and longer discussions. Plus your confidants will be in tack and you should be able to keep the ball rolling. Never talk seriously about religion or politics with a group of people. To many view points and people are quick to anger about these subjects. To be a great conversationalists you must also be a great listener. Never forget this and you will be the most interesting person in the group before you know it.I'm really bad at having conversations, any advice?
A conversation with a friend can be an art. Study what you want to say. Make it like a play in your mind. You are the writer so you will control the outcome. Practice at home. See what you can come up with that will please and amaze your friends. It's fun. The more you do it the better you become at public speaking. Take a course at your local college on public speaking. At first you may be shy, but near the end of the class you will be a pro. I wish you well.
SHUT UP.
consult a speech therapist....
He who asks the questions controls the conversation.
think of what they say not just blindly agreeing. instead of offering more of the same statement, perhaps you should ask questions?
wow, i have the oppostie problems...i know 'too' much...and im ADD...and im bipolar...
just say what u think.


whatever u think just say and be honest.


its not bad that u cant start a conversation..


u just like to listen more to what ur friends are saying more then talking urself.


being a good listenr is good.
To continue a conversation, use ';active listening.'; This means that you are looking at the person and making facial expressions which prove that you are listening. If they say something emotional, such as, ';then I dropped my purse all over the street,'; you will say ';Oh, man, that really sucks.'; If they say something interesting, say, ';wow, I never heard about that before,'; or ';I never thought of it that way, that's cool.'; These comments help them to keep talking, by letting them know you care, without interrupting their train of thought.


To initiate a conversation, look for clues, much as a detective will do. Maybe you have a pair of shoes which are similar to those he is wearing. This can be a jumping off point. Maybe they are basketball shoes, so perhaps you can ease into a discussion of basketball. Avoid starting off with stating your favorite team or political position on anything right away. Ease into those things slowly. The point is, to look for something about that person you have in common or you know a little about, so that you can discuss it longer. If nothing else, discuss the weather, or what is happening in your surroundings. You may have to make more than one comment, before you find one the person will show interest in discussing. Watch the eyes to find out if you picked a good topic. If not, try another. Never abruptly change a topic that they seem to adore. However, there are smooth ways to transition over to the topic you would prefer, but keep watching the eyes for approval.
how old are you ? I would get a job in customer service, mcdonalds, kohls something that forces you to interact with people - it really help - worked on me anywyas now I dont shut up :-)
I think you are either nervous or shy and always in a hurry to run away from a conversation. Just be yourself and be humorous while conversing. Watch talk shows and see how people express themselves and contribute to conversations.
I can understand that. There have been times when I felt like that with certain friends. It's only because in reality you don't have much in commen with them. For example I have friends that love to gossip about people and I'm not that type of person. So it's easy for me to listen to them but when I try to come up with something to say about Suzy down the block it's hard. Stay true to yourself explain this to your peer and change subjects to something that interest you both.
get drunk then they will be telling you to shut up
to increase your self-esteem get involved or start conversations about a subject you master
SAME HERE.... GOOD LUCK
a friendly hello works but some how talk about funny times when u were a kid so that ur talking about urself but at least its something
answer their questions but make it long answers and ask lots of questions
well it's really easy just wait untill your friends talk see what they are talking about and then see if you have to say about what they are talking about
I always ask three things that usually start up the convo a lot like...





1) What are you doing for the weekend


2) What fun things do you do


3) Where did you get those shoes?





Then just talk about it with them.





You can list a few questions in your head and memorize them. You can start off conversations using them and make small talk. Its not very hard to start up convo.
start a converstaion with like what are you doing this weekend and go from there
maybe u need to get to kno ther person more or need to build up some confidence. u shud get high, ten start talking with one of ur friends, nothing will hold u back from starting a convo then =P
interact more with people by joining clubs,activities,sports,church groups.do things that that help your social skills...talk about things that interest you.
Relax and focus on the interests of others. Ask whoever you are conversing with questions about THEM and THEIR interests. If you do this, you will become one of the most popular and interesting persons around.





Review: ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT the person you are conversing with!





Examples: ';Why did you become interested in ___?';, or ';what made you decide to to ___?';, or ';that's interesting...what about ___ did you like best....?';





An extra little secret for others finding it pleasant to be around you: ...SMILE ALOT. Just...smile.
try to losten up and not be so shy and try just being your self it really works i was jsut like that and now i walk up to every1 and just start talking so just be your self that is all that u can be u cant be anyone else but u