It may be hard at first, especially if you are shy. But by asking open-ended questions like "where are you off to?" may spark a good conversation.
It is important you add new people to your life to build on your life experiences and learn more.
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The key, however, is to ask open-ended questions . That is, ask questions that don’t have a simple “yes or no” answer.
It’s the difference between Do you like living here? and What do you think about living here? Or the difference between Where did you...
If you begin discussions by asking questions regarding the current location or occasion, it can help release the pressure of trying to force a conversation. Make sure it is open ended, nonthreatening and nonpersonal.
From there you can move the conversation to something more p...
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