How do you get other people to speak with you? Usually I never know what to say in response.

Being a chatterbox hasn’t worked out too well throughout my life. Even in my second language, German, it’s evident im sort of a “parrot” when it comes to learned social phrases.

Socially exhausted right now and feeling like an alien.

  • gronjo45@lemm.eeOP
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    6 months ago

    That sounds simple enough for me to remember! Focusing on being a better listener is what I should be working on.

    But what if there are no immediate things to talk about? What if the conversation falls flat? Do you have a 3 strikes rule before you walk away from the interaction?

    Maybe I’m getting too much in my head about things. Thanks for the reassurance 😊 This community always makes me feel more secure with some of my inner concerns about socializing and my perception in the eyes of others.

    • Dagwood222@lemm.ee
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      6 months ago

      “Comfortable silence” is a thing.

      And walking away is always an option. “I’m gonna see who else is here,” or “I’m going to get a drink/some fresh air” or “good talk.” are acceptable ways of ending a chat