This document is composed of various postings to alt.support.shyness on the subject of conversation and small talk. It sounds like some of you in here might be helped by what was taught. I realize that this is kind of long, but take a few minutes to read through this. Show interst in the person you are talking to.
Conversation includes being a good listener.
Ask open ended questions that give room for explaination. Closed ended questions that bring about one word answers are conversation killers. People like to talk about themselves and like to have others show interest. We all have this. Remember, being rejected by someone that doesn't know you means nothing.