How to mingle and interact with people

These days many people find it difficult to start a conversation with unfamiliar people in a ball room event or any other social situation.You may want to make an unmarried person or a recently divorced feel comfortable among the married couples at your home get-together. Or , you might see a stranger and realize that he/she maybe a suitable other half. You have the urge to go up and strike a conversation but simply do not know how.Here are a few tips that could be used.
1.A casual greeting – “hello” and simply exchange names .A handshake when the person responds to you is the most acceptable one but if you are in a foreign country , you need to follow the social norms there. If the person is already known to you and a techie you could ask questions to break the ice - “What do you think about the Google chrome?”. “Are you doing some upgrading courses?”. If these questions don’t suit the other person, try something general-Look around the walls and you will see some piece of art and ask whether they appreciate it? If it is female – maybe appreciate her handbag or her shoes. Don’t tell her she looks like “Cleopatra” or “Aishwarya Rai” – these days women are smart – they know you are lying and not sincere.
2. Smile and continue the conversation. Smile and listen to what the other person has to say , you could also offer an opinion. Don’t stare but maintain eye contact.
Remember non-verbal communication also contributes to an effective conversation.Groom your hair and nails and dress appropriately.Read the newspaper/books and watch TV because you need to know what is going on in the world.If you are shy you need to think on a few topics that you could talk on.Remember humour and funny quotes can lighten up spirits and increase participation.
If he or she is looking at a clock or watch, then you have been going on for too long or the person you are talking to is simply weird. Don’t waste time – look out to strike conversation with someone else.