I actually dont have a problem with talking with girls. No more of a problem with girls then guys, but i dont know what to talk about. I usually follow the lead into conversations, and i usually dont engage in conversation enless they are a close friend, and even then i sometimes dont. Its not a fact of opening up, its just that i dont have anything to talk about. I am content with just thinking to myself. But anyways, i like this girl at my work and she said that shes shy too, so i have no idea what to say when we are just standing around doing nothing. Im great with my other co-workers, they always find something fun to talk about.

Scleros

I hear ya. Might have to consider the two of you are not conversationally compatible if the talk doesn't flow naturally and you're not inclined to come prepared with a list of conversation starters.

Johnny Knocker

Something to break the ice, and it works because if they don't know about the Yankees it's still funny.

"How about them Yankees?"

Or anything stupid/funny, it works with girls you know. But don't do it with a stranger, they'll think you're a psycho!!!

JBeaucaire

Conversation isn't a "trick". It's a natural outcropping of having things going on in your life and simply talking about them. If you don't have ANYTHING going on, then you aren't going to be interesting...unless you're naturally funny.

Conversation is about making a comment about something factual, historical, experienced, felt, purchased/returned, offended, complimented, work-related, family-related, dreamt/hoped-for, etc.

Surely SOMETHING on that list applies to you? Make a comment, then ask a question similar in topic that isn't a 'yes/no' question. Her answer to your question should create multiple thoughts of your own to follow up on.