How do you get other people to speak with you? Usually I never know what to say in response.
Being a chatterbox hasn’t worked out too well throughout my life. Even in my second language, German, it’s evident im sort of a “parrot” when it comes to learned social phrases.
Socially exhausted right now and feeling like an alien.
I also have this worry constantly, but i’ve learned that there are different sorts of silences. just because it’s silent doesn’t mean it’s awkward. most people don’t care if you mess up in casual conversation.