How do you deal with new people you meet that just give one word answers or show that they don't wanna continue the conversation by their body language?
I usually ask questions to get the ball rolling and try to "word associate" to continue the conversation. It's worked with plenty of people but I've never encountered a situation like this when talking to someone new.
I usually drop the conversation if they dont even try to continue the conversation after 2-3 times of trying to get them to open up by either asking questions about them or trying to make small talk
Any thoughts? Am I doing anything wrong?
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RedPill115 4y ago
This is what you should do - they're saying they don't want to talk.
mattyanon Admin 4y ago
Back off, let them have their space, continue the conversation after a break looking for common ground.
Asking questions first is terrible: a lot of people don't like to divulge information to strangers. Talk about yourself first. It's harder but better.
Good plan, people have the right to not talk to you.
KirthWGersen 4y ago
I generally tease them (up to but not quite to the point of insulting them). Be gently provocative, light-hearted. It helps if you make fun of yourself a little bit too, when you need to reassure them.
In other words, be daringly familiar, as if you had known them all your life.