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If you have to ask, you don't need to work about idea on how to expand the small talk but about the framework surrounding it.
As an introvert, your best asset is that you're potentially a great listener. And the greatest way to make friends is to: ASK - LISTEN - REMEMBER.
ASK them about themselves, a hobby or passion they seem to have and LISTEN to it. If you meet them again, REMEMBERING these elements and mentioning it to them will be a huge plus to your relationship.
Small talk is easy, just go in a direction and see if the discussion takes off or not. If it starts dying down, try another topic. Don't be scared of failure or silence, just own it. Don't be afraid to take risks when you get better and ask out of left field topics to surprise your conversation partner and make them more interested.
>when people start talking about another topic I just don't know how to respond
Reply with your take on the subject. Or ask them more about it if you don't know. Make a joke about the topic (higher level). Mention an anecdote about the topic (higher level)
There are subcategories to discussion. You can be a good storyteller, a good joker, a good listener, good at small talk, good at deeper talk. You can be better at talking in groups or one on ones. With time and training you can identify your strengths and weaknesses and work with them.
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kek nice one Oscar