Socializing is one of the essential parts of everyone’s life and one of the reasons for our very existence. With the advent of social media and messenger apps on smart phones, the new generation- the millennial- have forgotten how to strike a conversation. We have forgotten that even a simple get together with our family, old college friends or a few strange faces at a bar can be a lot of fun! Therefore, to rejuvenate your skills, here are 7 ways to start a conversation at a get-together.

1)    Find Common Ground:

When you are sitting among a bunch of people at a party or a get-together, finding a topic is easy. It doesn’t always have to be a boring news topic. Keep it fun and engaging, like a friend’s promotion or an upcoming wedding in the family.

2)    Differences in Opinion:

On the contrary of the previous point, a boring news topic can also turn into a spicy debate with the right group of people. Imagine yourself at a party debating about which football team is the best, or which version of a conspiracy theory is more feasible. With the right kind of people around, you’re free to nerd it out!

3)    Crack Jokes:

Cracking jokes keep the mood jovial and pleasant. Hearing a group of people burst into laughter at a party attracts others and the more the merrier. No one wants to be stuck with that one sad guy who keeps blabbering about his depressing life problems.

4)    Roast:

You might have observed that in most conversations at a party, there is always one guy who is being given a very hard time by others. A roast can happen with literally anyone. You will have the best time getting roasted by your best friends, or even returning the favour. Although, you should make sure that you know them well and are aware of how they take a joke.

5)    Compliment:

This is quite the opposite of the previous one and is more constructive. When approaching a stranger or a group of strangers, find something strikingly similar about them that fascinates you. Let them know. People love to get compliments from strangers and this makes them like you instantly. The conversation will follow.

6)    Play Games:

Games are fun and engaging. Group activities like charades or truth and dare can lighten the mood of the party and keep people from losing themselves into endless news feed on their Facebook or Instagram. It is much easier to open up with the thrill of winning.

7)    Sing or Jam:

This is also a good way to get the attention of the crowd and get them to groove to your rhythm. This doesn’t require that you sing well. Your choice of song is what matters. Choose a trending song and go into karaoke mode! Others will definitely sing along. There is also a good chance that the house has some kind of a musical instrument, like a keyboard, a guitar and such. If you are good at it, don’t hesitate to go right ahead and dazzle the crowd with your skills.

8)    Crack open a cold one:

Apart from being a dank meme, this is also one of the best ways to sit around a table and start a mellow and heartfelt conversation. The jokes will be funnier, the confessions will be genuine and everyone will lend an ear to what you have to say. The bond of solidarity is strong with a pint of beer in your hand.

Socializing with people by catching up with old friends, reviving old memories and making new friends is the motive behind a get-together, and one must not restrain themselves by shying away from it. Go out there, engage yourself in a conversation.