Rules
Don't police
Something you watch
Movies, TV, streamers
Me too!
Answer your own question
They are not a drive through microphone
Don't stand too close to people when you're talking
Your eyes are glazed over. I can tell that you're fascinated.
Convo hog
I wasn't expecting some kind of Spanish Inquisition
Don't be an interviewer
Go team, go!
Sports
I'm sorry, did you say something?
When you ask a question, listen to the answer
Most people have excellent hearing
Don't talk too loud
Do you like bears?
Why not???
How about koala bears?
Have you ever seen a bear?
Maybe bears don't like you either!!!
Don't be repetative
Me too, me too!
Find common interests
They're lovely to curl up and get lost in on a rainy day.
Books
Wow! Me too! Tell me more about how you got into that.
Ask follow up questions
Do you like pizza?
Ask closed ended questions
How old are you?
What's your favorite colour?
Do you like school?
Do you have a pet?
Don't be an interviewer
You're sucking all the air out of the room
Don't be a convo hog
Bleep blorp-Oh no! I only have one life left!
Video games
What kind of pizza is your favorite?
Ask open ended questions
Remember how you said you like seagulls last week and I showed you that video yesterday? Let me tell you some more about seagulls today! Seagulls are AWESOME!
Don't be repetative
Where do you live, can I come over?
Don't get too personal too fast
Nice to meet you! So, are you planning on having kids?
Don't get personal too fast
This is my jam! Watch me move!
Music
I can tell that person is listening to what I'm saying
Make good eye contact
I'm not sure this person is capable of blinking... Is there a bug on my face?
Don't stare at someone without looking away
You can't say that, I don't like it!!!
Don't police