What Are Intelligent Conversations?

An intelligent conversation is

one where we gain knowledge from whom we are speaking

. We create places where we seek out, learn from, and celebrate each other's differences through intelligent conversations. Create places where you can talk about anything.

What are smart topics to talk about?

• “So, what's your favorite word?” …
• “If you could choose a sixth sense, what would it be?” …
• “Do you think you can tell when someone is telling you a lie?” …
• “Tell me about a time when you made an assumption — and were proven wrong.”

Where can I go for an intelligent conversation?

• Social Media. When this article was first written for The Internet Writing Journal there was no social media. …
• Discussion/Message Boards. …
• Newsgroups. …
• Mailing Lists. …
• Other Communities and Chat. …
• A Busy Web.

How can I get intelligent conversation?

1. 6 Things Smart People Do to Have Really Interesting Conversations. Hate small talk? …
2. Become genuinely interested in the other person. …
3. Show those pearly whites. …
4. Give the gift of a “five-minute favor.” …
5. Listen more. …
6. Make the other person feel important–and do it sincerely. …
7. Tell a good story.

What are some good intellectual conversation topics?

• Philosophical takes on everyday events.
• Discussions about historic events.
• Political analysis.
• Psychological analysis of others.
• Astronomy and the origins of the universe.
• Existentialism, such as why we are here.
• The deeper meaning of everyday things.

What is a good deep conversation topic?

• Where's your life headed?
• How do you think you will die?
• What are the highest and lowest points of your life?
• What is holding you back from being the person you want to be?
• How have your strengths help you to succeed? …
• What are your biggest goals for your life? …
• Who are you really?

How can you identify an intelligent person?

1. You're Empathetic & Compassionate. …
2. You're Curious About The World. …
3. You're Observant. …
4. You Have Self-Control. …
5. You Have A Good Working Memory. …
6. You Recognize Your Limits. …
7. You Like To Go With The Flow. …
8. You're Passionate About Things That Really Interest You.

How can I talk interesting?

1. Ask something personal. …
2. Make it a mission to learn about people you meet. …
3. Share something slightly personal. …
4. Focus your attention on the conversation. …
5. Change the subject to a previous topic. …
6. Steer the conversation towards passions. …
7. Ask open-ended questions.

What girls like to talk about?

• The Food/Drinks. It's obvious, really. …
• Music. What's also probably there and should work as its own cue is music. …
• Television. You don't want to look like an expert, though. …
• Movies. …
• Work. …
• Hobbies. …
• Pets and Animals. …
• Travel.

How do you start a conversation?

1. Ask for information. A great way to start a conversation is to ask for information from the person you want to talk to. …
2. Pay a compliment. …
3. Comment on something pleasant. …
4. Introduce yourself. …
5. Offer help. …
6. Mention a shared experience. …
7. Praise the person. …
8. Ask about them.

What are some interesting topics?

• Cars. What was the first car you owned? …
• Holidays. What were your favorite holidays when you were a child? …
• Coffee. Do you like coffee? …
• Photography. Do you take a lot of pictures? …
• The beach. Do you like going to beaches? …
• Hiking. …
• Aliens. …
• Change.

How do you talk deeply with someone?

1. Start with small talk and gradually go deeper. …
2. Choose relaxed, intimate environments. …
3. Bring up a deep subject that interests you. …
4. Find like-minded people. …
5. Ask a personal question about the subject. …
6. Share something about yourself. …
7. Ask follow-up questions.

What's a stimulating conversation?

Remember it is a conversation, a

chat

, a discovery about the other person; it is about sharing and learning. Don't just talk about yourself. Talk about what you do only if invited; don't force your information on others. People only listen to you when they are ready to, so enjoy hearing about them.

What are some deep thought questions?

• When was the last time you tried something new? …
• Who do you sometimes compare yourself to? …
• What's the most sensible thing you've ever heard someone say? …
• What gets you excited about life? …
• What life lesson did you learn the hard way?

What is a good conversation?

A good conversation requires

balance — between simplicity and detail; staying on topic and changing it; asking questions and answering them

. Although dialogue agents are commonly evaluated via human judgments of overall quality, the relationship between quality and these individual factors is less well-studied.

How do you start a fun conversation?

1. 7 Ways to Start a Conversation that Leads Where You Want It to. …
2. Start with weather (or sports). …
3. Come out with a compliment. …
4. Talk about the venue. …
5. Ask a favor. …
6. Open with a joke. …
7. Start with an innocuous observation. …
8. Ask a question peripherally related to your intended topic.