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If you’re worried about how to find topics to talk about with someone, choose topics for small talk that are linked to the event you’re attending. For example, you could talk about your job at a social gathering with work colleagues or how you know a mutual friend when you meet a stranger at a party. You should also ask the other person open-ended questions to keep the conversation going. These can be questions like, “What do you do for a living?” or “What did you think of that new movie?”. If your conversation is stalling, ask the other person about their hobbies or interests, since most people enjoy talking about their passions. As you talk, maintain regular eye contact with the other person to show you’re engaged with them. For tips from our Social co-author on how to come up with deeper topics of conversation when you know someone better, keep reading!