(OT) Some advice for me / My Depression Thread / Thanks forumers

[narf poit chez BOOM]

if you can't think of what to say, join a conversation. works for me. still need to learn how to start one, though.

[Taera]

i can start and further, just when its over i need something else to talk about. especially with people who have slightly or realy different interests from me.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

my dad suggets asking them about themselves and, if you know something about them, ask them about something in there lives. taking into account how well you know them. people are always impressed by that. considering how many people my dad knows, it's probably good advice.

[Taera]

hmm, i am doing that - but soon i still run out of topics to talk.

[Ruatha]

Just an idea of my own(c), no wife involved
How about meta conversation?
i e when you don't know what to say, say;
"-When you run out of topics in a discussion, what do you talk about then?"
Getting tips from the victims so to say?

[Taera]

LOL thats a great idea there ruatha

[Jack Simth]

Originally posted by Taera:
hmm, i am doing that - but soon i still run out of topics to talk.

You can always ask for more details, or for specific details. Also, it sometimes helps to have a list of topics hidden away in your wallet. A sample list (no particular order, far from exhaustive):

• Work/School - co-workers/other students, employer/supervisor(s)/instructor(s), currently doing at
• The weather - enjoying it, favorite temperature, enjoy thunderstorms
• How did your day go / what's up / what have you been doing recently
• Music - favorite song, artist, genre; recently heard tunes
• Books - favorite story, author, genre; recently read books
• Movies - favorite movie, performer (careful with this one! ), director; recently seen movies
• Beliefs (Careful with this Category, but it is a must if you intend anything long term) - religion, politics, philosophy, specific issues
  

Note that with any such question, you will also want to ask "why?" in there somewhere. E.g.: If you ask "Do you like Bush being in the Oval Office?" you might get a yes/no response. However, if you follow that yes/no with "Any particular reason?" you are likely to get several sentences, at least.