conversation killer 话题终结者

避免尬聊的方法：

Rule No. 1: Talk about some neutral and relaxing topics which are not that personal or controversial.
聊一些中性的，轻松的话题。
1.weather 天气
2.arts and entertainment 艺术和娱乐
latest movies 最新的电影
latest television shows 最近的综艺
popular restaurants 网红餐厅
popular music 流行音乐
3.sports 体育运动
favorite teams 最喜欢的球队
sporting events 运动赛事
tournaments 锦标赛

Rule No. 2: You can't be silent when you're thinking. Because the other person doesn't know you're thinking. You have to give them some indication of why you're not speaking.
在思考的时候，不能完全地沉默，要给对方一些提示，让他知道你在思考。
1.When you're thinking, you can use some filler words or sounds:
当你在思考的时候，可以使用一些填充词或者声音：
Um......
mm...
Well...
Alright....
2.Or you can use body language 或者用一些身体语言

Rule No. 3: Avoid the mindset about speaking English that you have to wait until your English is perfect to speak.
要戒掉一个“认为英文必须完美，才能开口说英文”的思维。

Rule No. 4: Find some ways to avoid awkward silence:
找到避免尴尬沉默的方法：
For example, show your interest in the topic:
例如，表示你对对方说法的兴趣：
可以用到的表达有：
That's interesting. 真有趣。有意思。
Cool. 酷！棒！
That's a good point. 这个观点不错！
Oh, I never thought about it that way. 哦，我就没想到这一点！
Oh, good to know. 很高兴知道；幸亏你告诉我了。