How to keep a conversation going on.

We humans, communicate in our own linguistic way, which is converse to that of animals, who use symbols and emotions to do so. We have this ability to share our emotions with each other by speaking certain specific words and gestures of our hands. 

As you are reading this, so you find it difficult to make long conversations. Or keeping them going on.

Why it is tedious to prolong quality conversation ?
Making the conversation long is difficult because half of the time we overthink about stuff i.e if I said something, he/she will react to it in a certain manner and that leads to an awkward silence. It disturbs us, and so do our further conversation, we begin to contemplate about what he said and rather than listening, we are busy preparing our replies. Humans have a tendency to transverse thinking while talking, i.e. something else will always dribble in our head while we are talking about a totally different issue.

There are certain aspects to improve communication grits. Some of them are :- 
▪ Be an empathetic listener 
Try to be a listener, as people have lots of stuff to say. When you don't interrupt, it makes them feel your involvement in the conversation and as you are showing concern by listening to what they have to say, it will obviously lead to a prosperous talk and hence a good bond between you two.

▪ Try to be what you are, don't fake anything.
You should say everything that comes in your mind without filtering it, as long as it doesn't hurt the other person's instincts. Every person is different in their own way so don't try to filter things to be someone cool. In the end, your original nature will reveal and a difference in your own statements will become a bizzare to your image.

▪ Share your experience with each other often.
There are enough incidents happening with us and those should be shared as eloquent stories with the people around us. Tell them about anything interesting thing that happened with you this morning or last night. It will make them involve in your conversation. Also when the other one is doing something similar, do show your interest in what it is they have to say.

▪ Break the silence 
Whenever we meet new people whom we don't know, there is an undeniable awkward silence, hence try to break the ice first. Shove down the ego and start having conversation with them, show that you are interested in their stories.

▪ The last one, just try to be yourself because that is what is going to lead a long conversation. People will then look forward to make conversations with you, as you proved to be real and not corny. Show what you are instead of being someone else. It will automatically lead to long conversations because you will find solace being settled in your own skin & bones.

There are no fixed steps to prolong the conversation, it's all about sharing your experiences with each other. One good conversation can shift the direction of change in paradigms and their judgements about you. Good conversation is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep over. Nothing compares to a beautiful conversation with a beautiful mind.

" Long coversation are like lemonade, sweet & sour yet refreshing"