I'm a retail clerk. A really awkward one, but I've still learned how to strike up a quick conversation or get a smile out of someone. Gas prices? The weather? Maybe a positive opinion on someone's item or a recommendation for a substitution that is either cheaper (generic brand batteries = $2 compared to $8) or better quality (generic phone chargers < name brand that is the same price), maybe I like their jacket or wallet and give a compliment. I'm not the most clear speaker, I mix up my words a lot, and I suck absolute ass at explaining 90% of anything, but I'll still give it a shot if I think its a good opportunity.
3 years ago | 8
I use environmental context to strike up a conversation. I love having talks with the staff of stores.
3 years ago | 7
I used to as a kid but now I'm just like "how the hell did I ever manage to do that??"
3 years ago | 26
More often than not yes, I'm pretty extroverted, but conversation is a two way thing and some people are just impossible to speak to
3 years ago | 7
I'm not as worried about I feel about it than I am about how the other person feels about it. I'm normally always ready to talk to them, but the moment I start thinking about how they might feel about it, I almost instantly wuss out.
3 years ago | 2
It took me years to learn how to talk to others. Remember, the other people feel the same way. Be a leader. Make the first move and the ball will be in your court. (Unless the other person is named Robert and he's got a quick hand)
3 years ago (edited) | 2
The problem is not every stranger can take anything harmless with a smile lol
3 years ago | 4
Strangers are easy… the closest you get to people the harder it becomes. You can’t let anything slip, always afraid to say the wrong thing, because you actually CARE what they think of you. Strangers? I’d tell them everything about me, walk into the black of the night and never see them again. What’s the difficulty in that? In fact, strangers are the best therapy)
3 years ago | 1
I’ve learned that most people are just as uncomfortable with strangers as I am. With that in mind it’s easier to lead the conversation knowing it’s a mutual feeling 😂
3 years ago | 0
I didn’t… and there’s still times where I don’t. But for the most part it’s pretty easy. Especially when your manager at work is lazy and makes you train the new hires. So you just have to get used to it basically.
3 years ago | 1
I just need a reason to start the conversation. I can never think of something to say first tho
3 years ago | 4
My whole life I've been extroverted and haven't found it hard to speak to others. and when my introverted friends tell me the struggles they go through I almost feel like I've stolen something from them.🙁
3 years ago (edited) | 0
It depends on the context, small talk I struggle with but if it's with someone I can connect with on a specific topic then yeah I can do it
3 years ago | 1
As a introvert I really find it hard to talk to people, they naturally avoid me for some reason, or maybe it's because of my eyes and how I look at them..
3 years ago | 1
I be the guy that would just strike up a convo with the clerk of a store, the principal, or even a cashier at a carnival. I think it's fun and I hope I made their day because I'm aware not many people do that. Everyone should just be treated as a normal human being, like there status doesnt matter. We the same in the end of the day.
3 years ago | 0
For the ones who voted "no": Then how do you guys meet new people or make relationships or talk with staff members when necessary?
3 years ago | 7
Depends if I was in the mood then yes. Females are easy to talk with for me as well.
3 years ago | 0
Yes! I am an introverted with my friends. I am an extrovert in the first meeting, then I slowly become introvert. When I am becoming close , then I become extrovert haha 😄
3 years ago | 0
They never get offended when i talk to them (except introverts obv.)
3 years ago | 0
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