I agree, ask lots of questions. I get nervous because I hate small talk, for example I love to read but if someone asked me what I read or a favorite author I'd get nervous cause I don't pay attention to that stuff. Same with music, movies etc. I never remember titles, artists, actors etc. This makes me think people will think I am a fake or lying...hmmm imagine that.
Anyway I overcome this by asking the questions of others first. It takes the pressure off and once someone starts talking about themselves they tend not to shut up for a bit or the conversation just flows.
What is wrong with me?
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I agree, ask lots of questions. I get nervous because I hate small talk, for example I love to read but if someone asked me what I read or a favorite author I'd get nervous cause I don't pay attention to that stuff. Same with music, movies etc. I never remember titles, artists, actors etc. This makes me think people will think I am a fake or lying...hmmm imagine that.
Anyway I overcome this by asking the questions of others first. It takes the pressure off and once someone starts talking about themselves they tend not to shut up for a bit or the conversation just flows.