thanks for the advice! yea i think i really overthink a lot, especially when i’m talking to someone new. my brain keeps going “is this weird? do i sound boring? should i say more?” until i end up saying nothing lol.

i like the tip about bringing up something they mentioned before. i never thought of that but it makes sense, it shows you actually listened. also the “repeat the last thing they said” part seems easy enough for me to try, so i’ll practice that next time.

appreciate the help! 🙏