Originally Posted by
Maritsa
Hi,
Ok, best way to start a conversation is to get close to the person so that they can hear you. Stand next to them and say "hi, I see you around all the time and I've never introduced myself, my name is Song." Wait to see what the person's reaction is, usually most people are obliged and will say Hi and drop their name; next, don't encrouch on their space, don't feel like you have to tell them everything all at once or lord yourself on them; give them space to absorb and come to you or give it time and distance between the first greet and the next; on the next, say "hi Robert [depending on where you're meeting them again, drop them a suggestion...did you know that our local grocer has the best coffee? I thought as a neighbor I'd let you in on something good." This builds trust and consideration allows the other person to think of you or your suggestion in other life circumstance]." Next time they need to get coffee they will think of you and your suggestion. The next after that is when you can have a longer conversation; filter things around you the world, the sciences, your interests; to keep a conversation going build on things and branch in angels. "I love coffee." "I used to drink so many cups." "I got my coffee from this guy." "That guy used to own businesses here." "That business could be successful in this way."
You gettin my point?