Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone you doesn’t know
You should say:
- -who the person was
- -where the conversation took place
- -what you talked about
- -explain why you found the conversation interesting.
- Last year when I was on my way to Delhi in a train, I had an interesting conversation with an unknown person and the conversation lasted for several hours.
- I was in a second class compartment of the train and there were almost 10 other people travelling in the same compartment.
- I found a couple with 2 kids were sitting just opposite side of me. Next to me was sitting a person who seemed around 45 years old.
- I was sitting beside the window and he asked me to open it. He then thanked me and asked me about myself.
- The conversation went on and I learned that he is a senior employee of a large Government organisation. I was bit confused that he was travelling in a second class compartment at cheap rent.
- He started a topic about how the kids and young people from the new generation have little passion for learning and busy doing unproductive stuffs.
- I started defending the young generation and expressed the difference the new generation has with their ancestors. The conversation started to turn into a debate and both of us used our logic and reasoning.
- The conversation was interesting and I was actively participating in it mostly because he had a good and polite way of conversation.
- He told his reasoning for this belief but when I showed him my logic, he did not protest just for the conversation’s sake. Rather he agreed that he learned many new facts about the new generation and their way of thinking and lifestyles.
- He also confessed that the generation gap is unavoidable and the positive changes should be accepted by them.
- The conversation lasted for about 4 hours until he left the train at his station. I usually do not continue a longer conversation with strangers. But the conversation I had with this person on the train was interesting and I enjoyed it.
- I felt like there is a big gap between the first generation and the new generation and both generations do not listen and think deeply about the other generation and that’s causing a huge gap between them.
- His way of conversation was also positive and that’s why the overall conversation was enjoyable.
FOLLOW UPS
Communication
- Do you prefer chatting face to face or texting?
Of course, I opt for face to face chatting whenever it’s possible because communicating this way I can express my feelings and ideas much better, minimize the risk of miscommunication and be sure my message is heard. Talking face to face I can also get an immediate feedback, which is often really important. Though sometimes I prefer texting, for example in situations where other means of communication are not possible or appropriate like during meetings, classes and seminars or when I don’t want others to hear what I am saying.
- Do you think women chat more than men?
Well, mostly yes as its women’s nature to chat a lot to overcome monotony. Women are more emotional than men and whenever they get some information or ideas, they immediately want to share them with everyone. One more reason why women talk more than men is the fact that they want connection and closer relationships with others. Though, I can also say that in many cases who talks more depends on the individual or context of the conversation. So, it depends.
- Why do some people prefer to tell secrets to strangers?
I think it is because talking to strangers can be less embarrassing as people may feel less judged by them. What is more, such people are usually not preoccupied with how strangers are viewing them, how this will affect the relationship and so on. They are also not concerned about stranger’s gossiping about your secret. Or maybe they like sharing secrets with strangers because they hope to see a new perspective with their help and, as a result, find some solution. There can be lots of reasons, I guess.
- Why are social networking websites so popular nowadays?
Well, I think, first of all, because they have the ability to connect people and keep them engaged with friends, family, colleagues and people they want to be friends with. They also attract so much attention because they give people a voice letting them present themselves, their beliefs, ideas and opinions and this way have them in establishing their brand online. One more reason I see is the fact that social networks allow users to create groups which let likeminded people share their interests and hobbies as well as allow them to become informed on aspects of people, companies, news and other things of interest in a way that is convenient, efficient and fast.