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Originally Posted by David365  The simplest way of learning to hold a conversation is to be genuinely interested in the person you are talking to and listen to what they say. If you are worried about yourself and just trying to think of what to say next (rather than listening) then any conversation will falter. |
Very true.
Also, it's an age old truth: most people love talking about themselves. So if you're feeling nervous, just ask a lot of questions, listen to their answers carefully and take it from there/ask them about something else.