10 Ways to start a good conversation

Good conversation is what makes us interesting. It is also our main way of expressing our ideas, feelings, goals and thoughts to those we come to meet. It is also the primary means of beginning and establishing friendships and relationships. But how can we become open to start a new conversation and gain new friends in order for us to connect & communicate with them?

These will cover some of the tested methods that will surely help you "turn on" your conversational channel and become "tune in" to people you meet.

1. Learn to Enjoy Parties While Winning New Friends-Meet with people and socialize in parties where there are lots of them wants to share their experiences with who are constantly searching for others we can relate toon an intellectual, physical, and emotional level. This search can be frustrating and unfulfilling if you aren't able to reach out and communicate.
2. Be comfortable and confident- When talking to others, don't let anxiety and fear be a hindrance in your ability to communicate well. It is a must that you understand the skills that promote natural conversations, then begin using them in situations where you feel comfortable and confident and then take some risk in applying them in situations where you feel uncomfortable and anxious.
   
3. Watch your Body Language-"Body language," as it is called, often communicates our
   feelings and attitudes before we speak, and it projects our level of receptivity to others. Some of it are crossed arms, little eye contact, and no smiling is often the cause of short and unsustained conversations. We are judged quickly by the first signals we give off, and if the first impressions are not open and friendly, it's going to be difficult to maintain a good conversation.
4. Smile- A pleasant smile will help you attract people who want to make friends becauseit is a strong indication of a friendly and open attitude and a willingness to communicate. It is a receptive nonverbal signal sent with the hope that the other person will smile back.
   
5. Open Arms -, standing or sitting with your armscrossed makes you appear closed to contact, defensive, and closed-minded. Add a hand covering your mouth (and your
   smile) or your chin and you are practically in the classic"thinker's pose" just sends a signal that you're not ready or available to communicate. So open your arms and it will send a signal that your approachable, open and ready to be friends with.
6. Check Your Posture- Give the person you are talking signs that you are interested to what he or she is talking about by leaning forward slightly while a person is talking and shows you are listening to what the person is saying. This is usually taken as a compliment by the other person, and will encourage him to continue talking.
7. Teach- Teach yourself to greet people whom you meet with a warm handshake be an opposite or same sex you are dealing with because it is the most acceptable form of first contact between two people. Open up the channel of communication by saying "hi" and a nice smile then your name.
8. Eye Contact- Your eyes tells more about you and your intentions. It merely tells your interest to the person because the eye is the most non-verbal gesture.
9. Nod- Nod sends a signal that your listening to him/her and understand what he or she is talking about.. It also encourages him/her to continue communicating with you.
10. Closing Conversations Tactfully- End a conversation in a friendly note. This lets the other participant feel good about the exchange.
    

I hope you apply these techniques which are demonstrated in real-life situations and practice and learn them within the context of your own lifestyle and at your own pace.