How to Initiate a Fun and Friendly Conversation

When you come into contact with someone, especially for the first time, you don't have a clue of what they like and dislike, so....what to do if you want to be responded in a positive way or to have a good chat? 

Regardless of your nationality, gender or age, I find some small ways that work for me every time and all the time.

But know that each conversation is a learning experience.

Steps to Take

1. 1
   Get the person's attention through eye contact. If the person is busy with something or someone else, wait until you get eye contact which acknowledges your presence.
2. 2
   Smile: This can be a wide joyous smile or just a small slight tilts of your lips depending on how you feel at the moment. Most people cannot turn down a smile or just a hint of one.
3. 3
   Say something that would cause interest in the person. If you have a favor to ask for example, try to word it in a way that is most receptive to others.If it is someone you know well, start with a topic with mutual interest.
4. 4
   Pace yourself. Do not talk nonstop. If the person starts repeating "uh huh, uh huh, uh huh," it is strong signals that you better change the subject or stop the conversation.
5. 5
   Unless it is a job interview, don't sweat the small details in casual conversations. Whatever goes! As long as both parties stay engaging and enjoying the conversation, it is all good.
6. 6
   End the conversation in a good note. Even if the conversation does not go well, find a generous way to end it. If the conversation is so good that neither of you can stop talking, say something like,"it is so fun talking to you, but hey, I gotta go, will catch up with you soon," can be an acceptable way to end the conversation.

Tips

• When someone does not like how you appear or how you approach them, their faces show a signs of sternness, hard face, or even hostility. They also tend to dart their eyes pass you quickly and avoid eye contact.
• Hints that the person want to stop the conversation: They starts to repeat short remarks like "ok" or "uh huh" or "alright" or their eyes wander away while talking to you.

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