what should i do
i am doing ok when i am talking on mic with ppl online but i get so nervous when i meet laowai in real life..i couldn't find a topic and dont know how to start a conversation...it is not i could not speak english fluently,it is just i dont know what to say...does anybody have the same problem?

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what should i do
i am doing ok when i am talking on mic with ppl online but  i get so nervous when i meet laowai in real life..i couldn't find a topic and dont know how to start a conversation...it is not i could not speak english fluently,it is just i dont know what to say...does anybody have the same problem?

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I do have the same problem talking to chinese, especially because my chinese is still not good.  I would just ask about simple things... I think it's good to have something prepared to talk about, just keep it simple, and it will be easier once you get to know each other.

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If the person will eventually be a good friend (or more), conversation should come easily.

If you're having a hard time speaking with someone initially, give up and try someone else.

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If you don't know what to say for the beginning let them speak and you use your English just to make questions ( you have to prepare before some topic) .........I think is just matter of time and after a while you will know how to approach them !!

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