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Originally Posted by Cornell
The item gave instructions on how to strike up and continue a conversation when in an awkward situation.
I thought I had either saved it or saved a link to it, but can't find it on the computer, nor can I find the posting that had it here on the forum. I thought it was in one of Glenn's or Dien's posts.
I have a teen nephew who tends to be introverted and thought the content of this would help him learn to make and carry on conversation with others.
If anyone remembers it, I would appreciate pointing me to it.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi Cornell,
It can be scary for people who are not "good" at conversations... And it's a big advantage for those who can get "good" at it!
I tend to be introverted myself (as are the vast majority of people who study physics, I might add)! (I still do some science consulting work, on top of other things...)
By the way, my fiancee was in a weekend class she's taking, and she was explaining to someone what I was like. She wanted to explain that I was a physicist, "you know, like Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory."
Uh... thanks, honey!
(I'm nothing like Sheldon... No, really...)
I don't think I've found the post you're looking for... Here are a couple which may be relevant. If I find more possible "candidates" I'll let you know!
Analytical personalities... logic and emotion...
www.sowpub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=29978
Telemarketing Can Be an INSULT or a COMPLIMENT
http://www.sowpub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=27161
- Dien
P.S. I read Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" when I was a teenager, and found it helpful. The basic idea as I apply it anyway is to find out what the other person is interested in, and talk about that. It's even better if you can find something you are both interested in (otherwise, conversations can sometimes be a little one-sided and more like an interview)...