Ask Me Help Desk - I'm blah and want to be more interesting.

Hi Clough,
Right now I'm reading magazines on different subjects to collect some info. For discussion. I'm going to an event this weekend and will need to be a sparkling conversationalist. Yikes! I really have my work cut out. I'm writing myself some cheat notes that I can tuck away in my purse. I just hope one doesn't slip out onto the floor for all to see. Ha-ha!

I really just need to read more. I am so active and I need to schedule some time to sit and read mags and books. I like your suggestions, Clough, thanks!

Hi again, summer7!

So, are you saying that you do or don't want to try some of the things that I suggested would be possible to do together on this site, please?

Thanks!

Hey Clough,
Actually, I have done a lot of creative things. I paint, I write songs, I've written short skits for children's performances and I collect poems about "kissing". I'm just not interested in these things at the moment.

Right now I'm working on becoming a better and more interesting speaker. This is an art form in itself. Some people have this gift of telling stories and that's what I want.

Okay, thanks!

Yes, becoming a better and more interesting speaker is an art form in itself. I wish you well and much success in the pursuit of that!

Thanks!

Read,write,start an on line Blog about something that interests you.
Whenever you have an opportunity to learn something ,take advantage of it.
Be a good listener.
There is nothing that people appreciate more than a person who is truly interested in them and listens!

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Originally Posted by artlady

Read, write, start an online Blog about something that interests you.

Whenever you have an opportunity to learn something ,take advantage of it.

Be a good listener.

There is nothing that people appreciate more than a person who is truly interested in them and listens!

Excellent thoughts there, artlady! :)

Thanks to you all for the excellent advice. I'm having a great time gathering info. And developing this skill.

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Originally Posted by summer7

Thanks to you all for the excellent advice. I'm having a great time gathering info. and developing this skill.

Don't ever be anything but what you are.
Phony just is so obvious.
I know it takes a lot of heart to be who you are but if you fake it... everyone gets cheated.
What is cool about you?
I expect a response. Kind of kidding kind of not.. :rolleyes:

Hi ArtLady,
Thanks for the advice. You are so right about phony. I certainly don't want to be that! And about faking it, well you are right about that too. I have, however, used the "fake it til you make it" phrase on occasion. There have been a few times in my life when I have found myself in a situation where I needed to think fast or else the opportunity would have been lost. These times are few and far between. It is so much better to be genuine! I totally agree with you.

I went to an event last night and it went great. I have taken all the advice my friends here on the post have suggested. I even had my notes with me. I read in a book about small talk that it is a good idea to carry some notes with topics. I had so much fun. I really paid attention to how people were communicating. How they weave their stories one into the other. I find this to be such an attractive quality as are wit and humor.

You asked what is cool about me? Well, I can get along with anyone. I make friends easily. I am nonjudgemental and make an effort to relate to the person I am talking with. It doesn't matter how different we are, I find a way to relate. I can find the "fun" in the most mundane situations.

Thanks again...

Thanks ArtLady!