On the rare occasion when I have to talk to people in a group there are always people that can make people laugh and smile but I just seem to depress people and/or never have anything good to contribute. When I talk to people my mind feels like it’s blank? Any advice on this?

5 comments

  1. Show them a $5 bill they will smile 😃

    Seriously, no everyone can do it,,, it’s like a talent

  2. If you laugh and smile, people are likely to catch that vibe and match your energy. Talk about and do things that make you laugh and smile

    I could tell you to ask people if they think a hotdog is a sandwich, but if that doesn’t sound like a very interesting or engaging discussion to you, it likely won’t be

    If you find it more interesting to talk about people’s opinions on feeling anxiety and pressure to entertain the people they talk to, it will likely make for a more enjoyable discussion

  3. “How To Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie would be great material for you to check out. Some people just naturally get it, some don’t.

  4. If you don’t have anything to say, don’t. It’s perfectly ok to just sit back and listen, in fact being a good listener is very important. But while you’re hanging out, smile and laugh with them and if you’re feeling inspired speak up.

    If you’re answered by crickets, don’t worry. Make a note of it and move on. Sometimes you say something and everyone dies laughing, that’s what you want. But it takes some time to figure out what’s funny and what’s not. So until you do, trial and error is your best friend.

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