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5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunnyl(m): 11:13am On Jul 14, 2014
SOURCE : http://xenxaltonix..com/2014/07/5-superb-questions-guaranteed-to-help.html?m=0


To approach someone for a conversation can be real scary sometimes.
Most of the time when people find themself in a room filled with
unfamiliar faces where everyone seem to be having a good time, they
wanna join and start a converstaion but are caught up with the
thought of what people's reaction would be and maybe they would
look, sound or act awkward. Most of the time The reason why you
wont like to brEak the ice or start a conversation with a stranger may
be due to the following assumptions

"i dont have anything great to say", or "what if i say hello and they
respond in an awkward manner or they dont respond at all or "what if
the conversation ends in awkward silence"
Thus in cases like this the best way to break the ice is by using
conversation questions which are open ended. The advantage of open
ended conversation questions is that you wont end up getting a mere
"Yes or No" answers from people which might end up killing the
conversation, also you are able to pick clues from their response
which would make the conversation a lot smoother. Below are five
great open ended questions to start or build a good conversation with
anybody.

1#. HOW WAS YOUR DAY? / HOW IS YOUR DAY GOING?

Although, everyone is familiar with this question. Fact remains that
this is a great conversation opener, because of its simplicity interms of
response and also because the person you ask is sure to have an
answer to it. And also giving the other person an opportunity to talk
about him or herself and making them the center of attraction tells
them you are polite and caring. This also helps to give hints about any
family, work or leisure activities they engaged in that for that day. You
can then pick from these information to further develop your
conversation.

#2. HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR LEISURE/ SPARE TIME?

This is a great conversation question. This is because it helps both of
you to see how much you have in common in terms of hobbies, which
would help take the conversation further. This question makes it
possible for both of you to discuss your hobbies, why you engage in
those activities, and since when have you been doing the activities.

#3. HAVE YOU BEEN ON ANY (HOLIDAY) TRIP THIS YEAR?

This question is guaranteed to provide you with lots of this to talk
about. Chances are the person you are asking this question might have
been on a vacation trip recently or him or her is planning one. They
would gladly share their good, fun and bad experiences of their recent
trips with you.

#4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAY OF THE WEEK AND WHY?

This helps to lay a foundation for getting information about the other
person which often leads to why they picked that day of the week as
their favourite and things they do on that day of the week. Most
people would pick friday as their favorite day of the week though,
because they get to unwind, relax and have fun.

#5 SO WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?

This open ended question is sure to get you guys talking for a long
time as the person must be there for a reason. He or she could be
waiting for someone, there to relax, looking to have new experience or
just to make friends. Careful not to ask this question in places where
the person's purpose of being there is obvious.

#6. WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

This a great conversation questions because it leads to asking more
questions like why they do what they do, and if they enjoying doing
what they do.
The aim here is the ask open ended questions about those ordinary,
normal everyday events that goes on around that person which is
easier for them to answer and also wanna talk more. You should note
that conversation needs to be a two way process in which both of you
benefit from one another, and you are genuinely interested in knowing
them rather than interrogating or interviewing them. Therefore an
ideal conversation question should be simple and easy so as to create
rapport. You should listen actively and show genuine interest in what
the other person is saying as this would help you to pick out the next
thing to say.

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Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by bizzlemie(m): 11:21am On Jul 14, 2014
5 DANGEROUS REPLIES THAT CAN DESTROY A CONVERSATION


5. Fine

4. Nothing

3. Dunno

2. Bye







.....and the number 1 most dangerous and potent convo killer










....wait for it











[size=16pt]1. K [/size]

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Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunnyl(m): 11:28am On Jul 14, 2014
bizzlemie: 5 DANGEROUS REPLIES THAT CAN DESTROY A CONVERSATION


5. Fine

4. Nothing

3. Dunno

2. Bye







.....and the number 1 most dangerous and potent convo killer










....wait for it











[size=16pt]1. K [/size]


lool. funny!. Well rejection isnt a bad thing, just move unto the next person. and when you are rejected its not bbecause you did something wrong, sometimes the person you are talking to might not be in the mood for a conversation or is bothered by somethings
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by ggrin(f): 11:34am On Jul 14, 2014
I feckin hate this letter during convo
























Kangry
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunnyl(m): 5:39am On Jul 15, 2014
hmmm ok
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by cynhamscakes(f): 1:21pm On Jul 15, 2014
That K is the worse. I hate it sooo much when people use it instead of simple ok.
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunnyl(m): 7:54pm On Jul 15, 2014
cynhamscakes: That K is the worse. I hate it sooo much when people use it instead of simple ok.

tot u ladies are the ones that reply with "K" and not guys
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by tunax5loon(m): 7:28am On Jul 16, 2014
tunnyl:

tot u ladies are the ones that reply with "K" and not guys
. Help me tell her
Re: 5 Superb Questions Guaranteed To Help Youstart A Conversation With Anybody by Odunharry(m): 1:32pm On Jul 16, 2014
bizzlemie: 5 DANGEROUS REPLIES THAT CAN DESTROY A CONVERSATION


5. Fine

4. Nothing

3. Dunno

2. Bye







.....and the number 1 most dangerous and potent convo killer










....wait for it











[size=16pt]1. K [/size]
k

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