things to talk about during awkward silences..

haha ways to break the ice?

thought itd be entertaining to see what you all come up with ;)

So.......nice weather we're having, eh?

Talking about the weather will kill a conversation.  Try to bring up something that relates to the other person, e.g., their work, hobbies, maybe the last movie they saw, etc.

"Do you hear the voices too?"

never ask a question that can be answered with "yes" or "no" -- always look for something to "discuss"

Talk about the other person -- their likes, their dislikes, etc -- apparently everyone likes to talk about themselves (so I've been told)

"So, the other day I swallowed a pearl necklace and you'll never guess what came outta me today. Go on, guess."

Try complimenting the other person.  They will open right up.

I've found that with DVR, lots of people watch television. You could ask them if they watch any series on TV. If you have one in common, there's something to talk about. Sad, but true.

lol i like the pearl necklace one hahaha

heh p0nda.

So. How 'bout them Gators?

i LOVE awkward silences. i never break them!

Hi, I'm HK! You look JUST like this cute girl I met in the Sanitarium! >:D

*notices awkward silence*

*stares at other posters expectantly*

*picks nose*

Tell me, Billy. Do you like Gladiator Movies?

I seriously try to find something nice to say to someone in the group, like I love that blouse where did you get it?  Usually I try to talk to the women 1st so they don't get jealous. 

Just start talking and go from there...

Worst comes to worst...these have worked for me and I ripped them off from someone else.


1) "A friend and I were talking the other day and we were discussing who lies more men or women. I'm sure that (gender of the person you want to talk) lies more than the other. "

...that will usualy stir something up conversation wise...a least for a bit...

2) Whip out the cell phone and have some interesting stupid pictures saved in it that are good for a laugh.

3) Learn a mind reading trick or two to liven stuff up when the conversation dies down.

4) After coaxing them...if they don't want to talk to you...walk off and talk to someone else...no point in wasting your time talking to people that aren't interested or interesting.

"So...you think the rain'll hurt the Rhubarb?"

"I like traffic lights. Don't you? I especially love how they turn from Red to Yellow to Blue. Like magic. Every time!"

I got two tickets to Wrestlemania!

HA! I am honestly the QUEEN of awkward silences and the bright answer I always come with is to state the obvious.

"well, awkward."

I actually point it out. It seems to get the other person laughing.

Want to wrestle?