Communication

Is an important but hard to get tool. Well, on that hard to get segment it most probably differs from people to people. I need to work on this particularly, as my future occupation would require of me to have a firm grasp on this skill.

So how do we start conversations? There are a few methods to do that. One, through the conventional, traditional way of starting by Hi, My name is XXX. What's yours? then proceeding to questions about age, location and sorts of boring details. Two, the rude way of intruding into someone else's conversation. Of course, it's best if the two person who were talking are your friends so you wouldn't be offending anybody( I hope). However, there are lots of instances where you wouldn't have a clue what everyone is talking about, so if you're in a good mood, play along, smile and try to get it. If not, just ignore everything and stare into space( quite a useful tool, this). Three, randomly mention something to noone in particular and see who replies you. If no one does, pretend you don't care and move away. Yes, it can be embarrassing but at least you tried. LOL.

I've had my fair share of awkward conversations where you try to get the topics flowing but fail miserably. Both ends will probably end up frustrated. Well, the point to emphasize is end it when you think it's not going anywhere. Save the awkward pauses and replies. Learn how to stop. ;D