Conversation isn’t formally taught how writing and speech are, so most of us have to pick up the rules independently.
Good conversation requires quickly detecting themes across different comments and expressing new ideas that add to these themes.
Although conversation feels casual and spontaneous, it is a remarkably complex act that takes devoted effort to master.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/defining-memories/202203/what-makes-good-conversation
Thanks for sharing such an interesting and useful article, @Adeeba Tariq.
As an introvert, I find written conversations easier to uphold. I'm probably not the only one, so it would be really great to hear more about the differences between written and face-to-face conversations.
Thank you for sharing such an excellent article. As an introvert, I always find myself in trouble. I don't know how to make small talk.
Incredible how complex the rules for conversation are and how automatic we find them from a life time of experience and observation. And the article you shared and the great points you made really illustrate the complexity.
Of course, good conversation is also a subjective concept, one in which a 'good' conversation will mean different things to different people. For instane if you have two philosophers discussin Kant, they may enjoy that conversation much more so than say two psych students who enjoy discussing authoritarianism personality traits.
There's also the forgiving of these rules in certain situations, we wouldn't hold someone repsonsible for their interruption if the individual we are onversing with has neurological damage or disorders.
Fascinating concepts, thanks for sharing.