Thursday, April 28, 2011

Conversation Changer #9: Get Excited

Prepare: Know what your friends or the people you talk to like. Know what they are passionate about and what gets them excited.

What to do: When they are talking about something awkward or asking you nosy questions simply ask them about what they are excited about and could talk hours about.

Example:
Jarrah: So do you like that girl? I bet you do. You're always talking to her.
Carlos: Umm, she's nice but...
Jarrah: So, you do like her?
Carlos: Well... hey did you know that the name Beatrice means, umm, bearlike?
Jarrah: You are so ignorant! That's a lie. Beatrice means bringer of joy. It is of French origin and has many different variations. I will now tell you all of them. Beatriz, Beatrix,...




Conclusion: If the person is really passionate about the new topic and loves talking about it, they'll quickly adapt to your inconspicuous change of subject and talk.


Warning: ...And talk and talk and talk and talk. You might want to have ear plugs handy if the new topic does not suit your fancy.

2 comments:

  1. Hey!! I have an awesome suggestion 4 ur website...u shud put up a whole new page where ppl can talk about their own personal uncomfortable convos, and u cud give them advice!! I know, im a friggin genious :)

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  2. i tried this. my friend would not stop talking about platypuses for ummm about 3 hours..or maybe it was 4...

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