Is it normal to not know what to talk about?

First of all: If you’re wondering, “Is it normal to have nothing to talk about?” the answer is “YES!” I used to have similar worries, and I believed there was something wrong with me. It turned out that I simply needed to learn some strategies to deal with those moments when my mind goes blank.

How do you make a conversation when there’s nothing to talk about?

Here is a list of things you might talk about when there is nothing to talk about:

1. Talk about this itself.
2. Talk about things you wish were happening.
3. Have a conversation with someone who is having a wildly different experience than you.
4. Have conversations with people who might be really struggling.

How do you get better at talking to people you don’t know?

1. How to actually be better at talking to strangers.
2. Be brave, worry less.
3. Be curious.
4. Don’t be afraid to go off-script.
5. Give someone a compliment.
6. Talk about something you both have in common.
7. Have more conversations with people you don’t know.
8. Don’t let the awkward moments trip you up.

How do I stop saying I don’t know?

Stop saying the words “I don’t know.” Instead, start your sentence with “What I know is…” and see what wants to fall out of your mouth. When someone asks you a question, instead of defaulting to “I don’t know,” go in the direction of “what I know is…” and then complete the sentence.

Why do I struggle to find things to talk about?

It’s common for people to say they struggle to make conversation because they often can’t think of things to say. When talking to someone one on one this may lead to awkward silences. In groups they may be seen as quiet.

How do you keep a conversation going long distance?

Here are 10 conversation starter ideas for long distance relationships

1. Ask them unimportant, silly questions. Make it interesting.
2. Talk about people you meet every day.
3. Tell them something that struck you as fascinating.
4. Make believe.
5. Memes.
6. Talk about personal topics.
7. Debate.
8. Memories.

How do you tell someone to stop talking in a conversation?

The Simon-Baum study showed that people will talk less when they sense that others in the conversation are being unusually quiet. Resisting the urge to interrupt, even to offer agreement, may be the best way to signal that it’s time for the other person to quit.

What do you talk about when you talk to someone?

Everyone knows that stories juice-up conversations, but most people only talk about stories their own lives. You don’t have to draw from your own experience when speaking with someone: you can use stories from anywhere, from stories that happened to people you know, to those you came across via the radio,TV, magazines, etc.

What to do when there is no one to talk to?

If you have nobody to talk to, narrate what you are doing. Give play-by-plays of your actions, point out special tricks you are using, or laugh at something that happens unexpectedly. Don’t let yourself zone-out. Produce something that you would want to watch.

How do you make a conversation with someone who is silent?

If you want them to say a bit more, try waiting combined with encouraging actions such as smiling or nodding. Often people will respond again to fill the silence. If not, offer something of your own. The best conversations happen when both people are relaxed and willing to reveal something true about themselves.