How could I make conversation last for more than 30 sec...

How could I make conversation last for more than 30 sec? I don't get how people can talk for hours like it's the easiest thing in life.

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I'm really bad at small talk too, I just can't force myself to pretend to care about the weather, stupid TV shows or sport.

But that's not the point of small talk anyway. It's just a way to keep the conversation going until one of the two people says something that can be used as a hook for a real conversation about something more interesting. So throw out some hooks to bring the conversation to a topic you care about. Or respond to the hooks of the other person.

Even if you have literally nothing to say, you can still keep the conversation going by letting the other person talk about their life, worries and interests. All it needs are the words "Ah, that's interesting, tell me more". Then all it takes is you actually listening to what they are saying, then the other person stays encouraged to keep talking and you can give sophisticated responses.

Here, people usually gather around food, drinks or some activity.
Try to invite people you want to talk to to one of these and then talk to them.
The simple thing would be to ask a few coworkers if they want to have a beer after work and then try to pitch a few topics or follow the ones your coworkers start.

> I don't get how people can talk for hours like it's the easiest thing in life.
talk about something you both enjoy

I thank God for not being as autistic as some of you

Find a girl who has more than 3 brain cells and isnt an NPC

The trick is to being comfortable.

It doesn't matter what you say its about body language. Smile at them and try and seem open and comfortable. This should allow them to open up too. Once you're both comfortable the words will flow like water.

It has to do with specific people, idk. There are some people I can talk to for hours and hours, and some people where I can't think of a single thing to say.

I read a lot of news so I’ll just throw out something random until it sticks. Usually helps if it’s relevant to the situation.
>you see that movie about Neil Armstrong?
>no is it good?
>I thought so. You know I read China is planing on sending an artifical moon into orbit to replace street lights?
>Well Chinks are like insects so I suppose they’re attracted to big lights
see it just flows

>Here, people usually gather around food, drinks or some activity.
I have lunch with coworkers everyday and still don't know how to talk with them. I'm usually just sitting there eating and listening to the conversations because I can't figure out how to add something. Sometimes we go to the bar and it's the same.
>The trick is to being comfortable.
I'm riddled with anxiety, how can I become comfortable?