How do you get other people to speak with you? Usually I never know what to say in response.

Being a chatterbox hasn’t worked out too well throughout my life. Even in my second language, German, it’s evident im sort of a “parrot” when it comes to learned social phrases.

Socially exhausted right now and feeling like an alien.

  • @[email protected]
    6•3 months ago

    “Comfortable silence” is a thing.

    And walking away is always an option. “I’m gonna see who else is here,” or “I’m going to get a drink/some fresh air” or “good talk.” are acceptable ways of ending a chat

    • y0kaiEnglish
      3•3 months ago

      Agreed, however I recommended against “good talk”, personally.

      No one has ever said that to me after having what might actually be considered a “good” talk. I find it’s usually only said by someone who has tried to start a conversation and I have failed to effectively reciprocate.