How To Keep Your Conversation Going

When it comes down to dating some of us feel scared and somewhat uncomfortable meeting their date in real life. On the other hand most feel totally comfortable posting half naked selfies on Snapchat, WhatsApp or Tinder and that’s cool. MeetCity team came up with five major tips that will help you keep your conversation going and avoid your date becoming a disaster.
- Be positive.
Everyone loves positivity. Hardly anyone will appreciate you if you talk about how much you hate your life or your neighbor’s dog barking early in the morning. Cheer up. Smile. Joke about something. Joke about how you spilled your espresso on your boss’s pants or how you cry when you watch a sad movie. Be positive, be funny and people will appreciate these qualities.
2. Be a good listener.
Even more so, be an active listener. Everyone loves talking about themselves so go ahead and ask questions about them. Avoid talking only about yourself. Remember that your date also wants to sell themselves as well. So, be an attentive listener and don’t forget to smile.
3. Your body language should display confidence.
Always sit facing your date, look directly into their eyes and hold your arms open. This body language creates inviting open atmosphere where you two can exchange your thoughts, jokes and stories freely. Don’t be looking elsewhere — this will be imminent turn off. When your date talks, move your body slightly towards them. Don’t forget to nod when listening, and smile when appropriate.
4. Prepare questions and fun stories for your meeting.
Yes, you are going on a date and you better be prepared to ask questions and to talk. Don’t start your conversation with a phrase, “So, tell me something….!” Instead use questions to break the ice, like what would you like to do in the city, what are your favorite places or movies. Once you have a few of topics covered, you will sense your partner better and new question and stories will naturally start flowing. Don’t ever make stuff up and be your true self.
5. Don’t forget your date’s name.
What? Yes, believe it or not, but many people will forget the name of the person they are talking to during initial introduction. There could be a number of reasons for being forgetful, most likely because you were just nervous. Just repeat their name in your head a few times and that will do the trick. Everyone loves when they are being referred to by their name. So there you go, ask them, “So Julia, what made you move to this city?”
As you know dating and meeting new people can be fun and if you follow our tips it can be a lot less stressful. Happy dating!
#MeetCity Team
