LisaH 0 #26 June 2, 2008 Shoot, I bounce up to people no matter where I am and say hello. The grocery store, bank, car wash, dz, etc. You would be surprised at how many people appreciate the approach. Just for some friendly conversation. Remember, they might be wondering how to start a conversation too. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #27 June 3, 2008 Quote the past 2 years interaction majority of my interaction with the male/female species (outside of my friends/family) has been for humilation/manipulation fetishes. There's an icebreaker right there... Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskeyboi 0 #28 June 3, 2008 I introduced myself to a stranger at the DZ this weekend by smacking her arse... Then again, I WAS dared to do it. Then again, I didn't FORMALLY introduce myself to her until later when the group had drinks. Um...yeah...disregard... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #29 June 3, 2008 Shoot, I bounce up to people no matter where I am... Quote Going bra-less HAS it advantages huh?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #30 June 3, 2008 Quote Shoot, I bounce up to people no matter where I am... Quote Going bra-less HAS it advantages huh?! I wish. Nahh, it's the Tigger bounce.. boing, boing, boing Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #31 June 3, 2008 Quote Quote Shoot, I bounce up to people no matter where I am... Quote Going bra-less HAS it advantages huh?! I wish. Nahh, it's the Tigger bounce.. boing, boing, boing Did you pay Boinky "tigger fees"? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #32 June 3, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Shoot, I bounce up to people no matter where I am... Quote Going bra-less HAS it advantages huh?! I wish. Nahh, it's the Tigger bounce.. boing, boing, boing Did you pay Boinky "tigger fees"? As a matter of fact, I did. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #33 June 3, 2008 I just think of striking up a conversation with a new person as a game: can I make this person laugh, and if possible, then how much? It's like a puzzle each time, because the circumstances are always different. In my experience, if you can get people laughing, you can get them talking to you. The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banesanura 1 #34 June 3, 2008 Okay I work in downtown Chicago so people are every where. How do you know when its an appropriate time to strike up a conversation? Obviously when they aren't on their cell phones or playing pocket pool- Should I just stare at them until I get the blank lost look and then say hi?Best Girl Scout Ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #35 June 3, 2008 Ummm, if they're playing pocket pool in front of you, chances are you don't want to start a conversation with them anyway . The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banesanura 1 #36 June 3, 2008 Maybe that's the PERFECT time- hahha Okay- Tommorrow during lunch. NO cell phone NO books NO distractions (meaning no cleavage, bright colored clothes or clowns) I am going to speak with a random stranger. But don't we need criteria first? Should it be male/female? Should they be: smoking? Standing? Walking? Eating? Whats the best approach to have a good 15 minute conversation? What if they suck? Man I have met people who I have had to almost pull teeth to get a response from!Best Girl Scout Ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #37 June 3, 2008 Whats the best approach to have a good 15 minute conversation? Quote From Chicago? just say....SOOOO, how 'bout dem CUBS?! You'll get an hour of endless rant...TRUST ME! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueHaze 0 #38 June 3, 2008 The best way I do it is to ask the following conversational questions... Where are you from? Is this your first time here? Then I can start a conversation from that. One thing I have learned is that people like to be asked questions about themselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #39 June 3, 2008 So you say you have no problems starting conversations with skydivers right? So fuck the whuffos, you don't need them anymore. I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denete 3 #40 June 3, 2008 QuoteMaybe that's the PERFECT time- hahha Okay- Tommorrow during lunch. NO cell phone NO books NO distractions (meaning no cleavage, bright colored clothes or clowns) I am going to speak with a random stranger. But don't we need criteria first? Should it be male/female? Should they be: smoking? Standing? Walking? Eating? Whats the best approach to have a good 15 minute conversation? What if they suck? Man I have met people who I have had to almost pull teeth to get a response from! Make it more like a scavenger-hunt. Rules: 1. Have a conversation of at least 3 exchanges (that's you-them-you-them-you-them) that contain a full sentence each ("hi", "okay", "yeah", or "sure" don't count) 2. You have to call them by their name 3. You have to choose them from the following categories: female smoking, male standing, male walking, female watching TV, male eating a meal, female eating a meal, or male walking a dog See how many you get, and I'll see how many I get. Ready? Go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #41 June 3, 2008 Smile and then say, "Hello How are you today?"Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banesanura 1 #42 June 3, 2008 Dente- You are a fucking genious. I am seriously going to do this. I remember just striking up a conversation with this older lady- if I see her- we always talk- but I was still drunk from the night before so I had enough cojones to talk to her. WHICH is what I am trying to stay away from and being able to do it solo. It's life skillz 101 hahahahha (skillz)Best Girl Scout Ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #43 June 3, 2008 QuoteI was jumping this weekend, and despite the blitzkreig manner in which I have come to the dropzone.com, I tend to be quiet around the DZ and in general public. I am asking all of you for some advice. How do you approach some one? When ever I go to a club/bar- I am quite the conversationalist- but it tends to be because I had a few drinks to ease "edge" off. I always leave clubs with a new friend- however when I am sober- only time I can have conversation if some one else initiates it. I can't seem to approach a stranger and just start talking- I start thinking to much about what to say...and if I am imposing on time/current circumstance/emotions...etc. I am asking for help on how to strike a conversation without the intent of having sex or have a sexual stigma placed. Just stimulating conversation and fun activities to share. Men and Women alike- How would you want to be approached? WHAT! You? Come on now, justr bat your eyelashes and smile. Ypu speak very well on the phoneSo i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banesanura 1 #44 June 3, 2008 Thanks Greg- you have to shoot me your number again I lost my cell phone! its easier to speak with people I have a rapport with but- with random strangers- I just can't strike up a conversationBest Girl Scout Ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
