Aim to listen 70% of the time and talk 30%. People walk away from conversations feeling like they "clicked" with you when they were the ones doing most of the sharing. 3. Transitioning from "Stranger" to "Acquaintance"
The biggest hurdle is often just breaking the silence. You don’t need a witty monologue; you just need an observation. How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends
This is where most people fail. They have a great chat and then just walk away. Aim to listen 70% of the time and talk 30%
Remark on something you both are experiencing. "This line is moving incredibly slow," or "Have you tried this coffee before? It smells amazing." They have a great chat and then just walk away
do you usually try to meet people (gym, work, bars, events)?
What’s the you hit (starting the chat, keeping it going, or the "ask")? I can give you specific scripts tailored to your situation.
If you talked about a specific interest, use it as a bridge. "I’d love to hear more about those hiking trails you mentioned. Do you have Instagram or a number? We should exchange info."