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.
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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?
- 6 Things Smart People Do to Have Really Interesting Conversations. Hate small talk? …
- Become genuinely interested in the other person. …
- Show those pearly whites. …
- Give the gift of a “five-minute favor.” …
- Listen more. …
- Make the other person feel important–and do it sincerely. …
- 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?
- You're Empathetic & Compassionate. …
- You're Curious About The World. …
- You're Observant. …
- You Have Self-Control. …
- You Have A Good Working Memory. …
- You Recognize Your Limits. …
- You Like To Go With The Flow. …
- You're Passionate About Things That Really Interest You.
How can I talk interesting?
- Ask something personal. …
- Make it a mission to learn about people you meet. …
- Share something slightly personal. …
- Focus your attention on the conversation. …
- Change the subject to a previous topic. …
- Steer the conversation towards passions. …
- 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?
- Ask for information. A great way to start a conversation is to ask for information from the person you want to talk to. …
- Pay a compliment. …
- Comment on something pleasant. …
- Introduce yourself. …
- Offer help. …
- Mention a shared experience. …
- Praise the person. …
- 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?
- Start with small talk and gradually go deeper. …
- Choose relaxed, intimate environments. …
- Bring up a deep subject that interests you. …
- Find like-minded people. …
- Ask a personal question about the subject. …
- Share something about yourself. …
- 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?
- 7 Ways to Start a Conversation that Leads Where You Want It to. …
- Start with weather (or sports). …
- Come out with a compliment. …
- Talk about the venue. …
- Ask a favor. …
- Open with a joke. …
- Start with an innocuous observation. …
- Ask a question peripherally related to your intended topic.
