Conversational rhythm is of critical importance when you are trying to enter a conversation, particularly with strangers. Starting out with a long story isn’t nearly as effective as offering a quip. Once you integrate yourself into a conversation you can start offering longer stories to fi...

• You need to have an interesting point to make it worthwhile.
• Your most interesting point should be the last thing you say in your story.
• Keep it short.
• Keep it personal. People prefer stories about people they know.
• The more you ...