Would you like to be comfortable talking to other people? Holding conversations may help.
Holding conversations may not seem like a skill. 1 , everyone talks to other people frequently(频繁地).
But talking to new people makes many people nervous.
Here are some ways to make conversations more fun and less awkward(尴尬的).
Body language
As strange as it may seem, much 2happens without any words.
The way you stand and act tells people a lot about you. When you're talking with someone, stand up straight and look them in the eye. This shows that you're confident. And if you're nervous, acting like you're confident can help you feel more confident. When you're listening, look at the other person. Lean forward to show that you're interested in what they're saying.
Back and forth
A good conversation is not a 3, which means that both people need to participate. If you're doing all the talking, pause to give the other person time to speak. If they don't say anything, try asking them a question.
Questions can also help if you're struggling（挣扎）to think of something to say. If you ask the other person a question, they'll talk for a while. Maybe they'll say something relate with and can reply to. People are generally 4to find others with similar interests.
When you ask questions, try to come up with open-ended ones. That means questions where the answer is more than just "yes" or "no." Open - ended questions in English tend to start with who, what, when, where and why.
Don't fear 5.
Don't panic if the conversation has quiet moments. Every conversation has some. Think of them as opportunities to change the subject to something you're interested in. You could also comment on（评论）something you've done recently. Or once again, you can ask a question about the other person.
So if you're shy, be brave, ask a question, and start a conversation. As with any skill, you will6on holding conversations with time.
