Wednesday, October 10, 2012
How I would jump into a convo?
I was recently asked how I would approach a random group of people that were talking about a subject I know a lot about. Well, let's I was at a party a few guys were talking about West Georgia basketball. I would hear them talking about the team, and then I would interrupt them! I would say 'hey, I play on the team!' Then the conversation would go on from there. I would assume that the group of guys would want to ask some follow up questions about the team that I would be more than willing to answer. I would show that I wasn't a creeper by mentioning some of my teammates names, and probably would talk about my coach. Just to show that I am not some random guy that is making up stuff about the basketball team. By doing this, they can confirm that I am on the team. When I'm in a conversation and someone walks up and tries to jump in I immediately feel a little awkward. I don't know who this person is, and I don't know if they're lying to me or not. Once the person gives appropriate or useful knowledge on the topic, then I begin to become more friendly towards them. I might even extend the conversation with them.
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In my blog post, I can agree with your answer if someone joins your conversation. One way to piss me off is to try and talk about something they know absolutley nothing about. I wouldn't extend the conversation I would walk away shaking my head. It's a good thing you can start the conversation about basketball because you play! oh yeah!
ReplyDeleteI probably would not comment on playing basketball, since I have not played since like middle school. But that would be a good way for you to show that you know what you are talking about. interrupting is aways the best way to enter a conversion I believe.
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