ways to keep a conversation going
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By: Noorazalia Izha Haron
WAYS TO KEEP A CONVERSATION GOING
Top 5 Things to Remember
Ask open-ended questionsKeep the conversation going with small talkTry to keep your inner thoughts positiveRespond thoughtfully to awkward or silent
momentsMaintain a balance between comments and
questions
Topics to Start a Conversation
Time, Date, or SeasonI can’t believe it’s already January! Did you make
any New Year’s Resolutions?It’s been so hot out, and my apartment doesn’t
have an air conditioner. How have you been staying cool?
The start of the school year always creeps up on me. Have you started back-to-school shopping yet?
Topics to Start a Conversation
Location This hotel has such a nice view! How’s the view
from your room?I’m excited to try this new restaurant. Have you
ever been here before? What did you think of it?I’ve just moved to the area. Any tips on fun things
to do over the weekend?We just got back from a trip to Johor to visit our
daughter. Do you travel often?
Topics to Start a Conversation
Weather It’s been raining quite often lately. I fear it may get
flooded. Have you ever experienced any flood before?
It would be nice to have a dip in a pool in this hot weather. Do you swim often?
I love it when the weather is cloudy like this. I don’t have to worry about forgetting to bring my umbrella along.
Topics to Start a Conversation
FavouritesI went to an awesome concert yesterday! Do you
like country music? Who’s your favorite singer?My family and I went to the football game last
weekend. It was a blast! Who’s your favorite football team?
I couldn’t believe what happened on last week’s episode of CSI! Do you watch the show? What’s your favorite TV series?
Topics to Start a ConversationUpcoming EventsI visit my grandparents in Perlis at the end of the year
during school holidays. Will you be traveling over the holidays?
What are your plans for upcoming semester break? My friends and I usually have a big barbecue at our house.
Are you going to the company Family Day this weekend? I hear there’s going to be a live band this year.
My son’s birthday party is this weekend. I always forget how much planning it takes! What do you do for your kids’ birthday parties?