TALK ABOUT THINGS YOU LIKE, TELL STORIES<\/b>
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The easiest way to speak freely is to speak about things that you like. Duh, right? I used to keep a self-serving question in my dating arsenal that would help me determine further interest in my date; It was arrogant, but worked. I would either ask \u201cwhat are reading right now?\u201d or \u201cwhat are you listening to right now?\u201d Books and music are topics of interest to me, finding out what my date is interested in helped me relate to them. If things are going well and the other person had an answer (probable) it would spawn another conversation and another and another. <\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t feel shy to give anecdotes about your life. The idea is to get to know each other; you probably aren\u2019t talking about yourself as much as you are stressed about talking about yourself too much. Giving specific details to the plot of a story you\u2019re telling will create imagery that in turn helps the other person engage with you. Extra points if the story happens to be fun. Laughing is a great way to ease up. <\/span><\/p>\n TALK ABOUT THEM, ASK QUESTIONS<\/b> Just as it\u2019s easiest for you to speak about your own experience, it\u2019s equally as simple for someone else to do the same, give them a chance to. Listen<\/a> when your date is talking. No, not that half-listening we all enter into once in awhile where we are preparing the next thing we\u2019re going to say while the other person is still speaking. Really listen. When you genuinely listen to another person speak it provides the opportunity to naturally fall into a more empathetic listening mode. Also, ask questions. Not only will this help in keeping the conversation<\/a> rolling, you will learn so much about your date. And, isn\u2019t that the point?<\/span><\/p>\n STAY COOL, BE HONEST<\/b> Dating should <\/span>always<\/span><\/i> be fun; make comments about your surroundings, poke fun (with caution) at yourself and your date, laugh, acknowledge that you\u2019re nervous \u2013 it\u2019s all ok. Remaining calm, cool and collected is a feat easier said than done, I know. Dating can be intimidating, especially when you feel there might be a spark. A good way to avoid getting caught up in your thoughts, and acting out of character on a first date is to remember: You are interesting! Take a second to give yourself a confidence boost. This person is on a date with <\/span>you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n The post 3 Ways to Keep the Conversation Flowing On a First Date<\/a> appeared first on PlentyOfFish Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3 Ways to Keep the Conversation Flowing On a First Date<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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