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5. Smile and Inject a Little Humor
As you make conversation smile and inject a little humor into
the conversation. When done well it can lift the tension, or
recapture those whos thoughts have drifted away. You will
retain the attention of the majority of the group or audience and
they will feel more comfortable.
Unless you are a stand up comedian don't crack jokes as more
often than not they will have been heard before and aren't that
funny. It is much better to tell humorous stories based on your
experiences but don't laugh hysterically at your own stories.
Allow others to appreciate them without being embarrassed at
your behaviour.
In understanding how to make conversation don't forget humor and a smile can capture an audience.
6. Get Involved in Social Groups.
Join groups where the need to make conversation is inevitable. Whether that's a night school drama course, a course to
improve your public speaking, salsa lessons or a group or society related to a hobby or your work. Get out there and
talk to lots of different people. Listen to them, and you'll get a lot of ideas, as well as clues on how they make
conversation.
As you begin to understand how to make conversation practice is essential so go out and get involved.

7. Me, Myself, and I
Admit it, there are times you sing to yourself in the shower or
the bath and you think of yourself as the next Frank Sinatra or
Eva Cassidy. Leave those dreams and opinions in the
bathroom! Similarly as you make conversation don't inflate
your own ego by continually talking about yourself.
If you do your audience will switch off and you will soon find
yourself talking to yourself. Involve others, by asking their
opinion and give them a chance to talk. Don't belittle their
opinions, give others the respect you like others to give to you.
In learning about how to make conversation don't forget that
you are not the most important person there, your audience is,
so don't spend the evening talking about yourself.

8. Practice, practice, practice
If you are going somewhere important, where conversations
are inevitable, and you feel uncomfortable then preparation is
essential. Think of a few anecdotes and stories and write them
out before you go. Think of the questions you would like to ask
others. Write them down and then write out your answers to the
same questions. Now if you are asked you can deliver a more
relaxed answer.