How to Never Run out of Things to Say - Keep a Conversation Flowing!

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Are you trying to have a conversation with your crush or anyone else you may be nervous around and struggle with coming up with things to talk about? In this video we will give you a simple method to rely on when you fallback to small talk. There are 4 main small talk examples that will lead you to a better, more interesting conversation with anyone. Learn how to never run out of things to say with the FORD Method.
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F: Family
O: Occupation
R: Recreation
D: Dreams
The simplicity of these four topics can be used to start and keep a conversation going with anyone, anywhere. I know a lot of my audience struggles with social awkwardness and especially with people that are attractive, but with some practice, you’ll get great at resorting to these. Small talk can be especially awkward if there is no direction of it. The FORD method will give you a sense of direction to ensure the conversation flows smoothly! Special thanks to ImprovementPill for this amazing video!
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Комментарии : 12 тыс.

@kirjian 7 лет назад

"so what's your occupation?" "no, you're supposed to start with family" "... oh, right, okay"

@PracticalPsychologyTips 7 лет назад

+kirjian xD

@energy_waves 7 лет назад

ecks dee

@aniketshrouti2899 7 лет назад

kirjian lol man!😂

@MaiiOrduna 7 лет назад

😂😂😂😂 omg!

@mollyebrown02 7 лет назад

😂😂

@smoshfan439 7 лет назад

My parents are dead....... You got any dead family members?

@vish4544 7 лет назад

Inept Society lolol I don't know why I laughed so hard

@andreiflorea5070 7 лет назад

i dieded xd

@navonmyhand7999 7 лет назад

My uncle died a long time ago... he had a Purple Heart though, so he must've been cool.

@hoelywonu6669 7 лет назад

I'll be a dead family member soon.

@drewar28 7 лет назад

Phil's Eyelash That's good 👍 Idc though

@charlespratt8663 2 года назад

You know you've met the right person when you can be silent and not feel pressured to chatter away mindlessly.

@tiranito 2 года назад

Truth!

@twentysix1230 2 года назад

thank god someone else thought it, most of these topics are off limits for strangers anymore honestly no one wants to talk about their family with randos…..

@yutawatanabe344 2 года назад

It's a different context, the video is about stranger

@burntchickennugget8142 2 года назад

[Pulp fiction] ....

@UltimateTS64 2 года назад

Facts

@derleonator2232 2 года назад

"Im a teacher" "When I was younger, I wanted to become a teacher, theres something fullfilling in inspiring others" "Oh, then why didnt you?" "Cause thats a lie, I cant stand children" Going great so far

@nayan7398 Год назад

it actually might work lol

@Real_Minecrafter Год назад

lmao

@jasonl8720 10 месяцев назад

How many of your siblings did you teach recreationally?

@CH-zc8qx 10 месяцев назад

That's a great line tbh. If I were that woman I would laugh out loud and appreciate your humor and your attempt to create rapport despite you hating my job

@dartskihutch4033 10 месяцев назад

Hack: don't lie, and say you respect it and how you assume it's very fulfilling... The trick isn't to be a fake spineless nice guy lol

@The6thDimensional 7 лет назад

Me: Titanic. Person: What? Me: Sorry, not a good ice breaker.

@Ruko831 7 лет назад

lol perfect ice breaker

@skya6863 7 лет назад

Not A Potato haha

@tjarkschmidt818 7 лет назад

Not A Potato The struggle is real😂

@benitofranco372 7 лет назад

Not A Potato 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@mintcerealsandmashedpotato3326 7 лет назад

Not A Potato ahahahahaha LMFAOOOO made my day

@gustavogutierrez2709 7 лет назад

Her: I support gay rights. Me: (trying to impress her) I'm gay.

@brazenbunnies548 7 лет назад

This is genius.

@Cloudpup 6 лет назад

CRYINGGG

@holimediaTV 6 лет назад

Ha ha ha, This is crazy

@matthewdelano1441 6 лет назад

Gustavo Gutierrez never laughed so hard omg this comment goes so many ways

@kkgt6591 6 лет назад

Dude...!

@rebbiejoanthony Год назад

Me, watching this to figure out how to make friends at work: "So, what do you do for a living?" "...Bro, we're both here."

@elbig4656 5 месяцев назад

Then talk about bigger like there dreams in the future

@addyandbabypollyaddy6926 5 месяцев назад

How'd that project go your team was working on? Are you still having to suffer through that long inefficient process your team had? Etc

@aloliveira1560 2 года назад

The most important thing to know is that you don't have to always be the one keeping the conversation going. If you're the only one asking questions theres a big chance the other person simply doesn't want to talk to you, so go find someone who does, you'll have a much better time.

@petelee2477 2 года назад

Unless you are in customer service where you are practically forced to talk no matter what.

@wilsongamer8324 Год назад

Most accurate comment I have ever seen

@sirsurnamethefirstofhisnam7986 9 месяцев назад

The problem is when you literally never encounter anyone who takes any interest in you and wants initiate or continue a conversation with you beyond the absolute minimum

@melodycentral0007 8 месяцев назад

I get what you're saying, but I also think just because someone isn't conversing much with you doesn't always mean they're not interested. As an introvert I hate it when people I genuinely like assume that I don't like them.

@darknemesis_x7166 4 месяца назад

@@sirsurnamethefirstofhisnam7986I feel that on such a personal level, I always try to make conversation but I get the most bland responses and it never seems like they are interested

@Simawwn 7 лет назад

and avoid the RAPE method: R: Religion A: Abortion P: Politics E: Economics

@stefanhladik2440 7 лет назад

Demethus give this man Nobel piece of prize

@Siberius- 7 лет назад

That's what I delve straight into lol. Anything controversial makes for good conversation to me. Plus it's a fast way to see if you align with them on a lot of issues.. they will come up sooner or later.. easier to be with someone who you can get along with in these areas.. my partner and I happened to be on the same page with all of it.. But yea most people don't enjoy that and prefer to avoid it for as long as possible and avoid it even then, especially on the first few dates or hangout sessions. Edit over 6 years later: Coming back to this, these are actually EXTREMELY important topics that should be addressed well before getting into a relationship with someone. Then after that, they can be perfectly fine and enjoyable topics (keeping in mind what the other person enjoys talking about, but with relationships it does need to be addressed).

@BigButtPaperWings 7 лет назад

at least these topics wouldn't make me fall asleep immediately ;)

@MissVintage789 7 лет назад

Demethus I love talking about religion and politics when a boy talks about these I find him immediatly interesting

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230 7 лет назад

Demethus and also the rape itself

@geraldmerkowitz4360 7 лет назад

"So you got family ?" "I hate them." "Oh... hum what do you do for a living ?" "I'm unemployed." "And what do you want to do ?" "Nothing." "Like... No occupation ?" "I sleep a lot." "So any particular dream ?" "Yes, of going back to bed."

@geraldmerkowitz4360 7 лет назад

Kotuko Halliday Using the same method that proved that fire burns I guess

@barefootincactus 7 лет назад

This is my life.

@yuch1102 7 лет назад

"Haha that's interesting, I love to sleep too...what I enjoy more about sleeping is sleeping with someone next to me, want to sleep together tonight?" "I'd love too". *Boom* it's that simple

@kileNoe 7 лет назад

yuch1102 it would turn her on more if you said you should get off your lazy ass and get a job and some goals n dreams n shit ya little brat. they love those tought father types cuz theyre so rare these days.

@TheOswald42 7 лет назад

well I will reply, "yeah, I had those dream of constant waking up and I'm still dreaming, it's so confusing"

@Rodrigo-Digao 2 года назад

Imagine approaching a random person and say "You see that guy over there? He really reminds me of my older brother, who's always energetic and not afraid to let loose. I feel like older sibling are all like that. Do you have any siblings?" By the end of this line, person will be gone already.

@pooroldlu 8 месяцев назад

Not only that, you made your brother sound more interesting than yourself. Haha

@KaleSTUDIOS 6 месяцев назад

@@pooroldlu W wingman

@BlGGESTBROTHER 2 месяца назад

That line sounded like something an AI would say.

@rl2905 Год назад

It absolutely blows my mind that some people can just do all of this naturally. It's a painstaking thought process for me every time, and I end up relentlessly focusing on how to have a conversation instead of listening and actually remembering what the person is actually saying.

@thederpydude2088 Год назад

I'm not that skilled in conversations either, but I think I probably just need to let myself experience it more so I can get used to the nuances. I have heard the skill of conversing compared to the skill of speaking in a language, and I think that is somewhat of an accurate comparison because it's kinda something you have to get used to. A baby learns language through its exposure to it, and I think the skill of conversation works somewhat similarly, so if you haven't had a lot of experience with it in the past, you might have to let yourself spend more time with it to be able to learn the things that work and the things that don't.

@stevenflowers9289 8 месяцев назад

If you’re in the occupation mode, I’ve asked “What is the biggest problem in your job?” Be careful because you might get someone who just goes off venting, but you might ask them about solutions they’ve tried. If they haven’t tried any, maybe you’re just talking to a complainer.

@wellanyway4 8 месяцев назад

@defeatedbyego758 4 месяца назад

read robert green’s “laws of human nature” it’ll help u focus on the person who’s talking instead of focusing on urself

@b3n9y74 3 месяца назад

I feel that. I have moments where I overthink absolutely everything and hyperanalyse myself to my core in order to create/refine my mental frameworks for reconciling with my immediate reality and the nature of existence... My anxiety can make social interactions difficult at times

@pablovazquez8200 7 лет назад

-You look like you come from a big family -Why? Cause I'm black?

@Mordal1222 7 лет назад

* Awkward silence *

@vbeis0 7 лет назад

In that case, you're screwed, there's no way out. lol

@Mordal1222 7 лет назад

Not at all. Just reply "No, because I stalk you on Facebook."

@vbeis0 7 лет назад

Mordal1222 you're right, she will be amazed by your charm

@blackcarmafia 7 лет назад

no, because ur mother and father are black U are fine on the other hand

@BigDaddyJinx 2 года назад

Really, the key to any successful engagement is to actively listen to the person. They'll leave you "ins" all the time consciously or subconsciously. Attentive listeners will pick up on those openings and jump in.

@lukamiler5824 2 года назад

The issue isn't that people are unattentive, but that they just don't have enough experience in talking to strangers and get overwhelmed by overthinking. With practice they can get more used to talking to strangers, but there needs to be a starting point, these videos help people get a foothold in conversations in the beginning of their self improvement journey and after a while when they get more comfortable, conversations become much easier.

@arronprestwich2813 Год назад

But how do you actually keep it going is my question. You ask a question, they answer....you nod and say cool...now what?

@funkymonkeyindahouse7881 Год назад

@@arronprestwich2813 easy enough. Make a habit to reply with something more interesting than a nod and cool. Express an opinion or change the topic. Fr all it takes is a willingness to listen and to express your own thoughts, and a little bit of practice to wrap it all together

@ryomensukuna4408 2 года назад

"There's nothing stronger than family" - Dom

@BrutalFrogGuts 7 лет назад

Argue about religion. Works 100% of the time.

@PracticalPsychologyTips 7 лет назад

Not recommended at all, religion is a topic you shouldn't argue about, I might discuss why in a future video

@Gardstyle35 7 лет назад

politics is great as well.

@rynisthatboi4126 7 лет назад

Sure it works, but Religion is a EXTREMELY sensitive topic that shouldn't be taken lightly. Easily comparable to a minefield. One wrong move and you're finished. Sure you gotten some action, but you died in the process.

@Gardstyle35 7 лет назад

Ryn another one not understanding sarcasm

@baxterburgundy9284 7 лет назад

Sarcasm? *_WHAT'S THAT?!_*

@fuzzynoodle9441 7 лет назад

Best conversation starter: "Who did you vote for?"

@emilywhite1118 7 лет назад

Fuzzy Noodle no no no no no no no no no no no

@killjysmakesmenise3977 7 лет назад

well I don't live in america so no...haha

@natalie7283 7 лет назад

Fuzzy Noodle It'll start a conversation, alright.

@movierwc 7 лет назад

I'm not from America, too. But when I met some new America friends, I did asked them that. Lol it worked. Thanks Trump for that.

@narc440 7 лет назад

That has 2 sides for me. Either I get along very well with the person or I'll look at them the same way again. If there was a third one it would be: get away from me.

@manifestgtr 9 месяцев назад

My four favorite topics to discuss with people I’ve just met….divisive politics, bathroom misadventures, religion and spiders. Works like a charm 👍

@vivaleroca7511 Год назад

I like how this format is slightly reminiscent of a past, present, to future progression. Talk about your family (past), work and hobbies (present), and dreams (future). Remembering it this way seems to work for me.

@relafen66 7 лет назад

Interview mode is the worst when you catch yourself doing it, you know you fked up bad.

@PrincessNinja007 7 лет назад

relafen66 The best way to get out of it is to shift your thinking. Instead of asking them about facts, ask them about perspective. For example, in the teacher scenario they gave, you, as a (presumably non-) teacher could benefit from their unique perspective on adding/taking away the arts, common core, etc. I met an old man with a no-till farming hat on, and asked him to explain the process. Even if they're ranting about something, it means you're paying attention to something they care about, listening when they have a lot to say, and you'll learn something in the process.

@wormforhire 7 лет назад

don't hate yourself for it, sometimes it can mean that the person you're talking to isn't very engaged in the conversation and doesn't know how to hold one properly, they should ask questions back so they are breaking up the monotony of one person asking them

@StrongPoliticalViews 7 лет назад

Neb88. I don't like when people ask me about my occupation it is very annoying and boring to talk about work all the time with new people

@gustavogonzalez9027 7 лет назад

Overhearing a date go into interview mode is awkward enough for me to take my coffee outside : |

@lukegrey1406 6 лет назад

Neb88 fuck I do it a lot.

@garethjones3227 7 лет назад

My life is one long awkward silence.

@baxterburgundy9284 7 лет назад

...sooooo........yeeeeeeah......................

@Commievn 7 лет назад

you can talk to me if you want :). Oh and btw, i hope this comment section will be full of animal profiles, me and other guys actually did it before, an animal kingdom~!

@barecanvasbro 7 лет назад

that got wierd quick

@jakewells4874 7 лет назад

weird ass m'fers

@shadowsoftheheart220 7 лет назад

Same.

@midnightfaux55 2 года назад

Thanks RU-vid for recommending me this video, this was the best comment section i have seen

@peenhead9938 Год назад

The best advice I have is to only say positive things and just talk about the first thing that comes to your mind. The main reason that people run out of things to say is that they are deleting what not to say in their heads. The more you think about it the more you are overthinking. If they don't like you they don't like you, who cares. It took me forever to figure this out.

@closethockeyfan5284 9 месяцев назад

First thing coming to mind with Person A: "Wow, your hair is so long. Have you always kept it that way?" First thing with Person B: "I see you are wearing a red shirt. Red really stands out. Do you like wearing red more than other colors?" First thing C: "Ah, petite build, yeah, I definitely relate to the slender element. Do you have a petite family too?" First Thing D: "I suffer from social anxiety and don't know what to say sometimes, but I got advice to just say the first thing that comes to mind. What do you think?" I'll tell you: All four likely think I'm a freaking creep. Word spreads at the company, school (especially school), org, group, etc., and now after probably even just two or three of these four interactions I'm toast socially and conceivably in my career progression, academic rep, etc. The point of not overthinking is valid, but underthinking is most definitely much worse.

@peenhead9938 9 месяцев назад

@@closethockeyfan5284 Lol I mean even if you said that they would probably think you were just being funny. But yeah maybe let them start to conversation then respond with the first thing if you are way out there like that lol.

@HABO2210 7 лет назад

"What's something you'd like to do before you die?" Now THAT's a killer conversation starter!

@HeadCannonPrime 7 лет назад

HAHA that is what I was thinking. Go up to girl in a bar, "What would you like to do before you die." *Intense stare*

@HABO2210 7 лет назад

*holding her arm firmly*

@tydrak8502 7 лет назад

Mario Habijanec i was at the photograph and i needed just 1 picture it took like 2 minutes, before i paid she asked me what my dream is, well it was pretty awkward indeed

@sasha8578 7 лет назад

Mario Habijanec , I say gangbang and they run away so fast 😂😂😂

@Alphagenital 7 лет назад

Mario Habijanec you literally killed me bra :DDDDD

@leneay9 7 лет назад

'My family is dead, is your family dead?'

@uniquemind162 7 лет назад

leneay bro 😂😂😂

@spamsingles5948 7 лет назад

leneay 😂😂

@PabloGarcia-pl8yy 7 лет назад

Clorox Bleach hey didn't u leave a comment on a vid about that guy responding to feminist questions saying "feminist drink me" 😂😂

@lududelubin3011 7 лет назад

are you Sasuke?

@louisasachs1379 7 лет назад

Mathew SHURTLEFF_thunderridge yes especially when i was younger i always wanted them gone there's something about a dead family thats very fulfilling

@bellawilliams347 Год назад

As someone with ASD who has a tough time with social interaction/small talk, this was really helpful!

@noronahahaha Год назад

This is one of the best conversation guides I’ve ever seen on YT! Well structured, easy to follow, concrete topics suggested!

@AngelBlkraptor 7 лет назад

So I started with "you look like you come from a big family." She said "Not all Mexicans do." Then I panicked and remembered your advice and asked "What do you want to do before you die?" Long story short I got a restraining order and think I'm on some sort of list now...

@user-jr3vd9iy3f 7 лет назад

Angel Blkraptor lol

@lisahope4665 7 лет назад

Lmao 😂

@narimancharkie2633 7 лет назад

Angel Blkraptor LOL!

@vsipereira1883 7 лет назад

Angel Blkraptor HAhahaha Cant stop laughting bro

@zeuslight6741 7 лет назад

lmfaooo

@tolgacam1907 5 лет назад

Boy: Do you like dogs Girl: Yes, I like them Boy: My dad is a dog

@ven5707 5 лет назад

*China would like to know your dog's location*

@ohno-cz6jb 5 лет назад

Cryo Gaming mr peabody and sherman

@israellua7778 5 лет назад

Most underrated comment of all time

@MrMarkusmulder 4 года назад

So.... Who let the dog aut?? . 0 . 0 0 . Who....and he ate it

@jeffh1276 4 года назад

Don't get it

@justiceallotey516 2 года назад

Just had a convo with a girl 4 days straight. Thank you

@jadonmaxwell1744 2 года назад

And always remember to laugh with them, I feel like any conversation is better if you’re both laughing and smiling, even if it’s super deep.

@demonicseries 7 лет назад

Person A: "What's your family like?" Person B: "I'm an orphan"

@clayton8or 7 лет назад

*Awkward silence*

@xlro8f853 7 лет назад

Hey look someone who's as bad at conversation as me!

@CrayonsYummyYummy 7 лет назад

"Hey I've always wanted to be an orphan! What do you enjoy about it?"

@Graphomite 7 лет назад

"When did you decide to be an orphan?"

@freedomisbrightestindungeons 7 лет назад

Omg I laughed so hard at this

@lollipopsickleviners244 3 года назад

"Hey do you see that guy over there?" "Yeah" "I see him too we both have Good eyes"

@neilnair5388 2 года назад

“Hey do you luke to sleep” She : “umm yes? I guess” “Cool! Me too lets sleep with each other tonight”

@estevan2641 2 года назад

@@neilnair5388 i could deadass use this thanks

@spinach7759 2 года назад

Really lolli PUP

@Adjusting1 2 года назад

Whose eyes are prettier, yours or mine?

@makoala8881 2 года назад

this is something i would actually say

@Greg-ko4ow Год назад

I find one of my biggest turnoffs is people who almost immediately ask what you do for a living as soon as they meet you or very quickly after a few other questions. I prefer someone who says something about me personally (positive of course) or ask me about hobbies and other interests I have outside of work. These are the basis friendships and relationships are really based on. People who ask what you do for a living in my eyes are usually those who have no life or really any interests outside of work, those trying to impress you with their hi status job/career or gold diggers looking for a potential mate with 💸 to support them in an extravagant lifestyle.

@onee 2 года назад

Some people find "What do you do for a living?" actually an offensive question. Especially if they are someone like a housewife, are unemployed, or don't like talking about their job, you're basically forcing them to say "nothing" or talk about a topic they hate, which then again makes them feel bad.

@jackiejikariti8718 7 лет назад

That guy over there has a social security number, my brother also has a social security number. What is your social security number?

@eveescastle5866 7 лет назад

this comment deserves more likes

@TrellaFrella 7 лет назад

Jackie Jikariti dkm

@henlomajneimizdmns6751 7 лет назад

Jackie Jikariti i'm dying :'D

@franciscojraleman938 7 лет назад

Jackie Jikariti it 10296105

@Platina_ 7 лет назад

I laughed way too hard at this XD

@evesning 7 лет назад

Me: "Hey, want a drink?" Girl: "Uh. No, thanks..." Me: "Wow, you know when I was younger I always wanted to buy drinks for strangers. There's something about gifting others that's very fulfilling!" Girl: "I-" Me: "You look like you're from a big family!"

@lunaisabella4477 7 лет назад

juliettokki I spit out my drink when I read this cause I laughed too hard

@Ciel069 7 лет назад

Luna Lovely Me 3 wtf Xd

@jackblack4110 7 лет назад

rofl

@Jackie-nt6tq 7 лет назад

juliettokki 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 kill me

@richardmccann9293 7 лет назад

I'm crying, I can't stop laughing!!!

@colourfulpisces8088 Год назад

So far, this is one of the best channels that I have learned a lot from. I'm also in the field in Psychology (still in school) and very fascinated about the human mind and behaviors. Great job!

@antoniog9814 Год назад

3:10 Never ask a teacher "What school do you teach at?" unless you want to get corrected. Instead, ask "At what school do you teach?" Better yet, "Where do you teach?" You never end a sentence with a preposition.

@prajnepal 7 лет назад

"Are you a jew?" works every time.

@yanited7603 7 лет назад

Flashoons "Are you a jew?" "Yes why do you ask?" "Because you're flamin' hot"

@Deadsnake989 7 лет назад

Nah Preston you gotta lure them into a false sense of security before going /pol/tard on them. Say something like "My granddad died in Dachau." Then when they respond to it you say something like "yeah, his superior officer had him shot because he got caught fucking one of the prisoners."

@acharich 7 лет назад

***** 😭😭😭

@GDrakoTurnover 7 лет назад

@alexyu5983 7 лет назад

What happens if they say yes?

@zornjnz.2505 5 лет назад

Me: “You look like you come from a big family.” Her: “Why would you say that?” Me: “Because you’re big, and big people tend to be obese which can be genetic.” Her: “Obesity doesn’t run in my family...” Me: “No one runs in your family.”

@karlh5645 5 лет назад

Last line killed me deader than a dead man. lmfao 😆😆😆

@deberenfokker1238 5 лет назад

Lmfao

@Elenrai 5 лет назад

Hahaha goood one xD

@alice80085 5 лет назад

AHAHHA

@g_webb21 5 лет назад

Broo😂😂😂😂😂

@Agent-E 2 года назад

Why are you recommending this to me, RU-vid? If you’re implying my people skills are trash… you’re gosh-darn right.

@Seeds-Of-The-Wayside Год назад

Ask them something about themselves if you can't think of anything else. Everyone's favorite topic is to talk about themselves. This will give you other things to ask questions on as they are talking

@khandarwilliam5439 7 лет назад

now all i need is another person

@loppomoreno4199 7 лет назад

Khandar William let's meet bro I got no Friends

@ashleyspratlin1811 7 лет назад

I need some friends, too. Let's make this a trio.

@AllanElMelon1043 7 лет назад

I got several in my basement.

@TheRyan8r 7 лет назад

Allan Of El Salvador now we just need to re-animate them. Why don't y'all come over to my lab ?!

@IkKorp 7 лет назад

am in

@swiftrian 7 лет назад

I find "what's something you'd like to do before you die" is best asked on night strolls through the woods or near a secluded lake.

@dacronnewport8354 7 лет назад

swiftrian nope nope nope

@SpartanBernaz 7 лет назад

This particularly happened to me last summer when I went camping with 2 girls on an island on a lake, when one of them asked me what I'd like to do before I die, I said some stupid shit, but when I asked her what she'd like to do she said «to make love one last time»...

@SpartanBernaz 7 лет назад

Hahahaha!

@lolalove5987 7 лет назад

Bad Badger kllljjk no hi

@swiftrian 7 лет назад

Just tried this on a kayaking trip in the everglades and she jumped out of the boat.... So, I guess there is a bad place to ask this.

@dajusta87 2 года назад

I like the TANK method. Thankfulness Appreciation New Changes Kind Encouragement

@frikkinDweeb Год назад

if you dont have friends, you dont need to keep a conversation going 👍 another win for me!!1!!!!!!

@nogotothis 6 лет назад

"You look like you come from a family."

@henryruston9572 6 лет назад

Bruce Wayne unlike you, Bruce Wayne

@Tom-vu1wr 6 лет назад

"You look like you come from a mother"

@chrisjfox8715 6 лет назад

"What up girl? Is it just me or are you alive...??"

@capybun 6 лет назад

LMFAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@jessicabrackett1034 5 лет назад

I just lost it laughing

@iAmTheSquidThing 7 лет назад

I just go straight in there with a conversation about the fundamental absurdity of our transient existence. Death unites us all.

@ori5021 7 лет назад

sound fun :)

@georgetim1990 7 лет назад

That is so me. Albeit usually, it's just me, having those conversations with my own conscience

@user-pq5fu8xe7k 7 лет назад

Andy Brice We were like you and You will be like us Note of dead ones

@iAmTheSquidThing 7 лет назад

Dark Bear Didn't they used to have that written at the entrance to graveyards?

@user-pq5fu8xe7k 7 лет назад

Andy Brice I don't know, I don't live in place where english is spoken I also don't go to graveyards very often

@KayFlowidity 2 года назад

00:45 Ford 2:35 Occupation 3:30 👌👌👌 4:35 Recreation 5:05 Dreams 5:55 Meaningful Answers

@algot34 Год назад

6:69 fornication

@mick776gold Год назад

Thank You

@Aunny123 2 года назад

“Do you have any siblings?” “No” “Do you ever wish you had one?” “Well I’ve always wanted a brother; maybe you can help with that” *dies inside

@aryabhatt007 2 года назад

😆

@clairebear2586 Год назад

oh man this is underrated HAHA

@devilsadvocate6381 Год назад

Bangs her mum

@sushimuncher282 Год назад

"Sure thing!" (proceeds to date her mom instead)

@michaelquaill4 5 лет назад

Its called FORD because it never works when you want it to.

@iM4rshal 4 года назад

hahahhaha perfect comment

@itzsquishy3712 4 года назад

Oh jeez too good

@andicarusfell8387 4 года назад

You win

@masso172 4 года назад

Alright this comment is win

@st0pcaleb 4 года назад

Holy damn

@Adnovac 5 лет назад

*girl crying because she found out she was adopted* "Do you wish you had a family?"

@tdub6542 5 лет назад

Dam

@joeywever9194 5 лет назад

dark mate, love it

@suckysuck446 5 лет назад

Usually orphans are happy they are adopted..

@omokok1877 4 года назад

Lmao

@ayalacuetoricardoantonio5282 4 года назад

JAjskaja

@JT-lt5gr Год назад

Now that I'm a little older, I can make small talk upon first meeting someone or several people, but what I have trouble with is the next time I see them or the time after that or after that. Unless there is genuinely something interesting to talk about (like at work with coworkers), I just feel like a salesman.

@MarcGyverIt Год назад

I needed this for talking to certain people. Sometimes it'll start out great, and then end awkwardly, because I didn't frame it right.

@ruleset 7 лет назад

me: hey how are you girl: you watched that youtube video didnt you

@juan0208 7 лет назад

happens all the time

@spidey626gg2 7 лет назад

LOL xD

@benjinocap 6 лет назад

I read this and instantly said "Oh shit"

@Jonwyldermarie 6 лет назад

Hahahaha awesome

@cuLiref 6 лет назад

Rule lol... Don't ruin this for me😁

@dimitris.nestoras6189 7 лет назад

90% of my conversations: Me:"HI" girl:"get the fuck out of here"

@santinerino624 7 лет назад

Yasuo no wonder man you are yasuo, if i was a girl i would also tell you to fuck off. *annoyed mumbling about yasuo mains*

@sebastianocampo9487 7 лет назад

Santino Rubano fuck yas mains xdxd

@stevemustache1493 7 лет назад

yasuo mains smh

@Treetops27 7 лет назад

That girl has some strange grammar.

@waterwiccax 7 лет назад

Yasuo lmaooooo

@neco5740 Год назад

I'm very bad at social, like really bad. But one thing I noticed that works is trying to understand the other person. So like why questions, how they think, their thoughts on a matter. It makes the other person feel like you care about them which in turn makes them care about you. It also helps alleviate some of the boredom I feel with casual surface level conversation.

@The.Greene.Dragon Год назад

This was a really great video! It was concise but full of meaningful commentary. I am hoping to engage in better conversations in general, and I am using the sauna at the public pool to chip away at some of the rust on my interpersonal skills!

@anduin1 7 лет назад

I usually open with "I bet I could body you at Mario Kart" Sex immediately follows.

@FullMetal372 7 лет назад

anjun Hahaha

@hunterbailey5545 7 лет назад

I love to body people at Mario Kart.

@poetessbritt 7 лет назад

bad sex lol

@mustang6172 7 лет назад

How is "body" a verb? And who's this Mario Kart?

@KraggerTheMenace 7 лет назад

mustang6172 "body" is shorthand for "send them home in a bodybag," used to describe a crushing defeat, usually in a fighting game, but other communities have picked it up.

@ilidenstrmrege987 7 лет назад

i usually break the ice by slipping and falling straight on it

@ParkMyFreak 7 лет назад

I shoot it' with my gun GUNS

@sweetbabyjesus6461 7 лет назад

"i have hypothermiaa"

@exoticbutters8217 2 года назад

this is the first actual helpful video on how to talk to someone, thanks!

@JustAZillennial 16 дней назад

These methods only work if the person you're speaking to is willing to open up. I'm very shy, so I'm not an expert at conversing, but I've been trying a similar method with someone who only gave one word answers, and I lost interest very quickly in that person because our conversations didn't go anywhere. It literally went like like this: "Do you have any siblings?" "Yes." "How many?" "I have a sister." "Nice. Is she older or younger?" "She's older." I literally gave many pauses to allow her to expound, but she wouldn't, so I had to keep changing the topic. The conversation ended in under 10 minutes. It's fantastic when you can ask someone a question and instead of simply answering that question, they can give you one or two extra details to go off of. You can talk about a single topic for a long time. For example: "Do you have any pets?" "Yes. I have a dog and a cat." "Awww. What are they like?" "My cat is a cuddler, and my dog is energetic and crazy." (If their phone is already out) "Can I see pictures?" "Oh wow. What breed is your dog?" "He's a German Shepherd mix." "Awesome. I love big dogs. What are their names?"

@baseleader3106 7 лет назад

I imagine me with the Family topic like: Me: Do you have Kids? Stranger: No. Me: Want some?

@raul88.88 7 лет назад

baseleader 😂😂😂😂

@raul88.88 7 лет назад

baseleader you deserve a Nobel !

@ashishbavlekar1389 7 лет назад

baseleader what are the kids pricetags

@greenorigin7721 7 лет назад

That's a pick-up line an old Bollywood movie. Guy to girl - "I wish to have a few cute kids of my own. Would you like to be their mom?"

@MastaSmack 7 лет назад

Stranger: Not with you creep!

@DeadDiznee 7 лет назад

Is it me or do these examples just seem creepy?

@vincehgrutherford6184 7 лет назад

Dead Disney no its just you

@dylan8550 7 лет назад

no it isn't just you it sounds like something a robot some scientists designed to make conversation with humans would say.

@navonmyhand7999 7 лет назад

This guy was a salesman, he had to think if solid subjects that practically anyone could talk about, not fun ones or incredibly deep ones.

@ThExWhItExHeNdRiX 7 лет назад

Dead Disney literally thought that as soon as I read your comment😂

@TaoPhysiques 7 лет назад

Like you said, they are just examples. No one said you had to use his examples and he was a door to door salesmen, so it worked in his case.

@backstagestudios8616 Год назад

These videos are helping me open up to other people. Thanks a lot.

@animegdrive7975 2 года назад

Thanks for making this video. I was quite sad but then i started reading these comments and i had never laughed so hard while being alone before ever. This comment section is a laughter pill. By the way , do you have a family?

@arooobine 7 лет назад

Me: "Hey, have we met?" Girl: "I don't think so." Me: "That guy on the dance floor reminds me of when my older brother tried to quit his occupation but dialed the wrong phone number. Do you have a phone number?"

@camillanilsen9854 7 лет назад

Benjamin Hershey I see what you did there 😈😈

@muan5518 7 лет назад

smooth af

@theonewind 7 лет назад

Benjamin Hershey e

@ajthomas7863 7 лет назад

that's a pretty good tactic to pickup bitches yeasah

@yasmineali9862 7 лет назад

loool

@huey1153 6 лет назад

ME: “Hey what’s wrong” Her: “My Dog Died the other day” Me: “Yeah they do that”

@heltrom716 5 лет назад

haha theodd1sout reference

@QpskiSmokeSesh 5 лет назад

Me:I would say what really when? Her: Today about a hour ago Me: do u mind if I ask how Her: yes I mind

@rolandhatton2668 5 лет назад

Comments beat video lol

@allankaftan9371 5 лет назад

omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Dylan-tv4fx 5 лет назад

"it be like that sometimes"

@sadflameprincess 11 месяцев назад

This video has helped me so much over the years. Thanks!

@satoukazuma168 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing these knowledge so that I could finally ask strangers about their social security number and credit card info! Much appreciated

@alexlanderos5299 7 лет назад

Hey guys, Practical Psychology here and I am super pumped.." I then proceed to mute the video and scroll down to the comments where I end up laughing my fucking ass off

@PracticalPsychologyTips 7 лет назад

+Alex Landeros oh man I know 😂

@streetpreacher7176 7 лет назад

Alex Landeros I'm doing a giveaway , who do you think should get the Rolex

@calvin1386 7 лет назад

717 Mercedes Oh, I want the "Rolex" that you don't even have.

@bjeezy 7 лет назад

Alex Landeros yes exactly😂😂😂

@santinerino624 7 лет назад

Alex Landeros i feel you man xD

@blingmoney 6 лет назад

Me: So do you like rock climbing? Her: I'm leaving and I'm taking the kids. Me: I like rock climbing too

@MahmoudMahmoud-xo4xe 5 лет назад

Bling Money 😂😂😂😂

@ridwansuder5063 5 лет назад

This comment is waaaay too underated 🤣

@oskarrelax1 5 лет назад

Karen stop!

@maurirodriguez8753 5 лет назад

HAHA

@felipepiaggio4164 5 лет назад

tHis iS nOT a mEMe, tHeIRe mY kIDs toO

@SharkSprayYTP 2 года назад

"you look like you come from a big family" sounds like a clean way of saying their mum sleeps around.

@frankmat 2 года назад

Well.... I had no idea about this method but I am glad to know I do this naturally anyway! Now I know why people say I am very easy to talk to! The Dreams thing is the biggest one as well... thats when they change from mildly interested to... wow... this guy would make an amazing supportive partner.

@wandernauta2449 5 лет назад

Me: look at that guy over there he reminds me of my brother with autism. Her: That is my boyfriend... Me: So what is your dream

@Name-fk8zk 5 лет назад

Wander Nauta these comments are getting me DECEASED 😂😂😭😭

@Bongbongo 5 лет назад

I have now become *NEUTRALIZED*

@thegangbrothers1700 5 лет назад

Lmao

@ceazargarcia4046 4 года назад

yo wtf I'm dead 😂

@melu0o 4 года назад

Wander Nauta LMFAO

@MadPotty01 7 лет назад

Saying something stupid like "You look like you come from a big family", will make it obvious that you're trying to make small talk, and terrible at it. Like when a bad salesman is trying his rehearsed pitch and you know where it's headed even before he finishes his first sentence.

@theasdwmove 7 лет назад

MadPotty01 exactly, these tips are for small talks.

@MRiona-kx8ul 7 лет назад

Daniel Chang Yeah but he means small talk that makes you want to never talk to that person again. You want to have an interesting conversation, not something boring that's the same bullshit that you get asked by random people that you don't give a shit about. And those lines make the conversation sound forced, as much as this video is trying to be helpful.

@wge621 7 лет назад

who even wants to hear that? I look like I come from a big family? what, do I look like i was raised without enough money or attention? cheers mate

@123bathinapes 7 лет назад

Yeah but on the other hand, you can ask a seemingly dumb question that then starts a chain reaction of new conversation topics. Sure, maybe that sounds a bit contrived, however everything you say doesn't need to be some amazing, deep, thoughtful shit.

@Jemini4228 7 лет назад

This whole video would make your convo sound like a rehearsed and stilted sales pitch tbf...

@dragoon9airsoft560 2 года назад

I'm autistic and I just found out I've been following most of the tips in this video all by myself for a long time. Good to know my insight is really good haha

@AB-tb9fb 2 года назад

Like most of these life hack type vids, there are some things you need before you start. For these tips to be applicable you have to have already initiated a convo and apply them as soon as the convo starts to die down.

@washyrose5904 7 лет назад

"Why do you think I come from a big family?" "Because you're brown."

@rikinewman6236 7 лет назад

Washy Rose that was great 😂😂😂😂

@davidmonroy2509 7 лет назад

I like, Hey you look like you come from a family that is responsible for western imperialism and the destruction of humanity.

@tinpot1978 7 лет назад

thank you for the tears :D

@TheLegendofHaloid 7 лет назад

+David Monroy Honestly, if a single family was responsible for all that, there would probably be a lot of interesting stories to tell. It would be like Extra History's interpretation of Walpole times a thousand.

@rowan2828 7 лет назад

like the rothchilds?

@b_lus_2571 7 лет назад

Me: why do you like rock climbing so much? Her: idk Me: k

@punxroxr1987tltv 7 лет назад

Brandon Johnson instead ask what got you into rock climbing? how long have you been into rock climbing?

@tiffanyivory3386 7 лет назад

Davide Zamblera Interview mode is when you ask questions consecutively ...

@tdl9144 7 лет назад

ahahahah

@moonboy8552 7 лет назад

Should've played around a bit and said: "Aw come on! There's a reason for everything!"

@Zakuroux 7 лет назад

Brandon Johnson ikr, then u have Nothing to say anymore and i dont like it lol

@daylonpowell3695 2 года назад

Great pro tips ! Thank you for the video!

@indianboy7335 Год назад

I wasn't afraid about getting lost of running topics in conversation. But I had started one relationship where she was initially very interested in me and she got into relationship with me. But there were many awkward silences in the later stage. Mostly we didn't had much of anything to talk about, and she left me for that. And sometimes I believe it's my problem and I was the one because of which we didn't had topics to talk and now it is one of my worst fears of not having things to talk. Even tho I'm able to talk for long with my best friends:)

@alexdrastico7840 7 лет назад

When silence finally brakes in, is usually THEM who gets uncomfortable and feels awkward, not me. Enjoy the silence, my friend

@Xenonfastfall 7 лет назад

Alex Drastico And then if you enjoy it too much you get murderous thoughts, or is that just me?

@alexlanderos5299 7 лет назад

Xenonfastfall hahahaha

@MegaLoquendo2000 7 лет назад

Xenonfastfall That gave me goosebumps

@energy_waves 7 лет назад

John Wayne - Small talk is death.

@zacherylouis8660 7 лет назад

I'm now always going to ask "So do you like toast?" when a conversation has died.

@iver7552 7 лет назад

Me: Hi, how are you? Her: I'm good, how are you? Me: I'm great, how about you? *Mission Failed*

@rtoomer92 7 лет назад

iver omg hahaha

@arshsingh6139 6 лет назад

oh hell nahhh

@shivas01 6 лет назад

Mission failed, we get em' next time!

@calvinwhite9437 6 лет назад

I've done this before while delivering pizza. Shit was awkward as hell

@CrushPowerInHD 6 лет назад

@yes-me6yg 2 года назад

Haven't watched the video yet but I'm always down for turning a conversation towards cars, this is gonna be so useful!

@michaelminor77 3 месяца назад

I felt this was very helpful. I'm no salesman but I have been dared to come up with a 3 - 5 minute stand-up comedy bit and this works for me so thank you.

@MrMark940 7 лет назад

Me: nice shoes. girl: thanks me: ...... *End of conversation*

@Mallpaperplane 7 лет назад

MrMark940 dude, "nice shoes" isn't exactly a good conversation starter. This one's your fault.

@NeloAmaru 7 лет назад

MrMark940 scott pilgrim refference?

@PrincessNinja007 7 лет назад

"What brand are they?" "Are they comfortable?" "Is that your favorite color?"

@MrMark940 7 лет назад

"What could've happen "What brand are they?" / are you blind? "Are they comfortable?" /duuuh why you think i'm wearing it "Is that your favorite color?" / why you interrogating me, gtfo!!! Do you realise how much of a fatal damage that could be?

@GregPivo87 7 лет назад

Me: Nice shoes. Girl: Thanks. Me: No problem. My older brother wears shoes as part of his occupation as a school teacher. I love rock climbing, which I also need to wear shoes for, but my dream is to play bass in a rock band. Do you have siblings or an occupation or recreation or dreams?

@e.imccool8993 7 лет назад

me: you look like you come from a big family girl: why do you think that me: I have to go the bathroom

@Pachi3080 7 лет назад

That's actually a good and fun way to keep the conversation

@inathh5243 7 лет назад

Me: Because you're on the chunky side, so your family probably have similar diets to you, fatass

@acharich 7 лет назад

😭

@bendover8053 7 лет назад

iNathh oh my gosh 😂

@jrecio1948 7 лет назад

e.i mccool HAHAHAHAHA LMAO

@jhunsamson467 2 года назад

the way you explained is just simple but its usually so informative and very useful I guess for an introvert like me thanks a lot :)

@michaelmoore3291 Год назад

My FORD method is simple. I start talking about Harrison Ford. Everyone is always interested.

@urboi4125 7 лет назад

This video has the funniest comment section ever.

@PracticalPsychologyTips 7 лет назад

Agreed.

@emmajd6229 7 лет назад

+Ur Boi so true 😂

@nicoleevangelista3312 7 лет назад

Ur Boi lol have you read the comment section in ansel elgort's music video thief?

@myroadtours6147 7 лет назад

True.

@bro8561 7 лет назад

I knew that before watching the vid

@shadowssniper5282 2 года назад

*Guy having a heart attack Me “is anyone here a doctor” Girl “ I am” Me “My dad is also a doctor we have a lot in common” Girl “He’s dying- Me “That guy over there reminds me of my older brother he also has a heart” Girl “….” Me “You look like you come from a big family”

@jonaspetersen3072 2 года назад

Last line was gold 🤣

@GoddenTusiime 2 года назад

😅😅😅

@DavidMartinez-ce3lp 2 года назад

😂 and with this situation, you now have a story to tell.

@dominiquesmith8057 Год назад

Lol

@Sunny-fi6rs Год назад

🤣🤣🤣

@King-Rei 2 года назад

Very helpful…Thanks & GOD Bless!

@lindsayheyes925 8 месяцев назад

Your section on dreams led with strongly negative assumptions "Most people don't get to achieve their dreams", which would kill any conversation stone-dead in "polite company". Please don't take that as a personal comment, I took a long time to learn that. The first woman to fly in India was a great conversationalist and raconteur. I helped to look after her in her later years, and she taught me - just by example - that if I anything negative about anything or anyone, it must immediately be followed by a couple of positive comments about the same thing or person. It's wonderful to hear you covering the art of polite conversation. Many people lack confidence in this skill or think that it is superficial or even "toffee-nosed", but this video will really help them level up. And I love the way you've used animation, it makes the powerpoint style really captivating. Thank you.

@NaiKzOfficial 4 года назад

Her: *Breathes* Me: “So you like oxygen too?”

@ramon2008 4 года назад

Lmfaoooo

@roseam5180 4 года назад

"We have so much in common".

@etho7351 3 года назад

Nah I like nitrogen mixed with my oxygen

@goinqua256 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@bamyayire9673 2 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@marlona6642 7 лет назад

haahahah imagine this: youre on your first date with a girl. its the middle of the night. youre wearing all black. youre in a empty street and you ask her: is there something you wanna do before you die?

@godbear2930 7 лет назад

Moon Emoji 😂

@seanwattsmoore8507 7 лет назад

Moon Emoji Yea lol

@ntsempty1209 7 лет назад

then you both hear "death comes"

@iist4rzhd 7 лет назад

Yolostabber99 *in Reapers voice*

@Graphomite 7 лет назад

First date? That's my ice-breaker line.

@KilometroFinal 2 года назад

Useful tips to keep in mind when meeting someone new!

@captainwowei5705 2 года назад

The fact that you used this method to work makes me much more comfortable about watching this video... I dunno why

@esra_erimez 7 лет назад

Race, religion, politics and conspiracy theories are good ice breakers too.

@Dr1nc 7 лет назад

Lol

@richamo13 7 лет назад

I know right! A stranger walked up to me some time ago while I was waiting for the train and he started talking about his religion and some conspiracies and we chatted for at least an hour. Funnest conversation I had ever had with a stranger.

@henkvisser9741 7 лет назад

oh i always discuss techniques to jerk off and when she looks weird i say "oh im sorry, i thought you where transgender". It makes you look open and self secure enough to talk about this and respectfull about weird retarded minded people

@henkvisser9741 7 лет назад

see how these fucking weird psychopath videos work?

@joshurlay 7 лет назад

R Mous I thought you were gonna say something like "I was waiting for the the train and he started talking about his religion and before I knew it the train had arrived and I was under it"