Chatting is an indispensable part of interpersonal communication, but sometimes we encounter embarrassing situations where we can't find a topic. This article will introduce how to find chat topics from several aspects.
1. Observe the surrounding environment
The surrounding environment can provide many chat topics. For example, you can talk about the current weather, the surrounding scenery, foot traffic, etc. If you are in a new place, asking locals about the history and culture of the place will give you a better understanding of the place.
In addition, if you are attending an event or party, you can ask others what they think of the event, or share your own experiences and Feel.
2. Understand the other person’s interests and hobbies
Understanding the other person’s interests and hobbies is an important way to find chat topics. If you know what sports, music, movies, etc. the other person likes, you can start the conversation from these aspects. For example, you can ask the person what good songs they have listened to recently, or who their favorite sports star is.
At the same time, you can also learn about the other person’s interests and hobbies through their clothes, accessories, etc. For example, if the person is wearing a dog earring, you could ask them if they have any pets, or what their favorite animal is.
3. Share your own experiences and feelings
Sharing your own experiences and feelings is also a good way to find topics to chat about. You can talk about things you've done recently, places you've been, movies you've seen, etc. At the same time, you can also share your thoughts and feelings, such as your views on an event, new knowledge you have recently learned, etc.
Of course, when sharing your own experiences and feelings, you should be careful not to make the topic too personal, so as not to make the other party feel bored. Or embarrassing.
4. Ask open-ended questions
Asking open-ended questions is a great way to guide the conversation forward. Open questions are those that cannot be answered with a "yes" or "no" but require a more detailed description and explanation from the other person. For example, the question "What is your favorite city?" is more open-ended than "Do you like traveling?"
By asking open-ended questions, you can allow the other person to express their thoughts and feelings in more depth, and it can also allow you to understand the other person better.
5. Use current hot topics
Current hot topics can become good material for chatting. For example, some recent social events, entertainment industry gossip, etc. can all become chat topics. Of course, when talking about these topics, be careful not to touch on sensitive topics to avoid causing controversy.
Finding topics to chat about is not difficult. As long as we pay more attention to our surroundings, understand each other’s interests and hobbies, and share our own experiencesand feelings, asking open-ended questions, and tapping into current hot topics makes it easy to have fun chatting with people.
