I'm not good at conversation

Like seriously I need to step up my game. Anybody have any ideas how I can get better at talking to people. I feel like I make people lose interest too easily.

Hey. Don't sweat about people losing interest. If they do, it's not a reflection on you and move on The only way to be good at something is to practice it often. Take baby steps like talking to the grocery cashier or asking directions from a friendly-looking stranger It's all on you to make it happen. You got this

I don't think any of us are good at conversation. ^^^^^what he said. If people lose interest in the conversation then they probably don't have anything common interest with you. Honestly some of the best communication there is when you don't need to say anything but that person understands. Anyways, tip is talk to people! :D

Some people aren't naturally good when it comes to conversation - back in my awkward teen years I used to be a shy, nervous wreck before I broke out of my shell and became the obnoxious baffoon I am today. But if people lose interest in you, it's not really your fault. Honestly, fuck those people who do lose interest - there's no need to cater to them since you're much better sticking to those who do enjoy talking to you and chances are there's at least one person who thinks you're an absolute joy to speak to.

I'm not good at conversation either, but I think for another reason. I'm incredibly socially inept. But if you just keep practicing and talk to a lot of people, you will eventually get better at it. So keep trying! And also. As si said in naruto, a smile is a good way to defuse any bad situations you May find yourself in.:3

Exactly as whitewolf said: it just kinda takes practice. And that strategy, of just trying to initiate conversation with the cashier, is gold advice. That's actually a step that I took when dealing with social anxiety. A little trick I learned is to talk as much as possible about the other person. Let the conversation go towards them, what they know, and what they like. Never bring up your own preferences, unless the conversation is starting to really die down. But from my experience, people LOVE to talk about themselves. It's merely your task to listen and respond. I'm not advocating giving them cheap responses, but really, just listen to them and try your best to respond thoughtfully. You'll get good at it. Honestly, take the baby steps. No need to be suave and debonair the first time around. Build yourself up and, before you know it, you'll be holding conversations just fine. Oh! And keep in mind: a lot of times, when conversation dies, its not your fault. You're not necessarily the bad conversationalist. Some people are just genuinely dull

Conversation is a skill, and like everyone else pretty much said already, it requires practice. BUT its always helpful to learn a few strokes before jumping into the water for the first time, so here's a very simple trick that can help. (Edit: Okay, so consider it an elaboration of what .Nyquist said.) To practice, talk with people you know in low risk settings. And if you really have nothing interesting to say, ASK INTERESTING QUESTIONS that show you are paying attention to the other person. It doesn't have to be a direct question. Rather than asking "Oh, so you like cloudy weather?" Ask something like "Okay, so as you like cloudy weather. But how do you feel about that weird thing, where the sun is shining, and you're still getting rained on?" Asking this kind of question helps you segway a conversation in a direction where you have more to say on a subject, and something more interesting to listen to someone else talk about, while still keeping the current topic. People rarely ever listen these days, and you could convince someone you're great at conversation merely by asking the right questions at the right time, and showing genuine interest in their lives or them. All while barely even saying anything about yourself. This is the side of conversation a lot of people lack. General human interest with all judgements set aside. After all, why try to swim only using your arms when you have two lovely legs that can be used in conjunction to propell you through the water even faster, and with less expended energy? Learning how to listen and ask questions really is just like that revelation.[/swimming analogies] Its kinda strange how people who love talking about themselves find people who let them do so more interesting. But it works.

Ask somebody about their day or their opinion and they will talk to you for a long time. Unless they're super antisocial. People generally like when you ask about things that they have an interest in. Then ask them why they're interested in the things the like. :) To talk to more people just simply greet everybody you can everyday. People like talking to others who are friendly.