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SWBTATTReg

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13. I'll give you a hint that I use for myself. Yes, I do feel that I run out of things to talk about, and others have the

Reply to zanana1 (Original post)

Sun Dec 31, 2023, 04:38 PM

Dec 2023

endless gift of gab forever it seems like. That's okay, some people in this world as they say, could sell sand to a camel! My dad and others were like this.

The tips I do is to write down on an index card or cheat sheet (small enough you can put in your wallet/etc.), 10 or 15 interesting topics that you enjoy. It seems like when you are offline, not distracted, you can come up w/ any number of things to chat about.

And remember, they're probably (more than likely) kind of in the same boat w/ you too, 'little conversations' make some people nervous.

Good luck and take care, and...Have a Happy New Year's Eve!

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I was at a party with a large group of people yesterday. [View all] zanana1 Dec 2023 OP

Are you an introvert? I finally realized that I am and I politely fierywoman Dec 2023 #1

My number one rule is get other people to talk about themselves. Big Blue Marble Dec 2023 #2

I've always been that way. Ocelot II Dec 2023 #3

Same here. 2naSalit Dec 2023 #17

People always like to talk about themselves Sedona Dec 2023 #4

This is an very good mnemonic. 3catwoman3 Dec 2023 #6

Yah, thanks for this, I too have trouble in any size group if I don't really know a lot of people.... a kennedy Dec 2023 #7

Not exactly similar, but I don't do 'small talk,' so prefer to avoid large gatherings elleng Dec 2023 #5

I am absolutely an introvert. I've often wished... 3catwoman3 Dec 2023 #8

I know what you mean! viva la Dec 2023 #11

As an introvert, Wuddles440 Dec 2023 #9

I'm about to face this-- viva la Dec 2023 #10

Have been that way since my 20s and have accepted it. Silent Type Dec 2023 #12

I'll give you a hint that I use for myself. Yes, I do feel that I run out of things to talk about, and others have the SWBTATTReg Dec 2023 #13

I am a introvert. Woodwizard Dec 2023 #14

I let myself get talked in to going to a very holiday themed restaurant Siwsan Dec 2023 #15

Oh yes, I too feel weird in large groups Tesha Dec 2023 #16

Yes. I have medication for depression. But at recent appointment, my PA suggested I may have generalized anxiety Iris Jan 2024 #18