Ask questions about subjects you want to talk about . If you would like to talk about your job, sports team, or hobby, ask about the other person’s job, sports team or hobbies. When starting a conversation be mindful of the other person’s mood. Ask questions about subjects you want to talk about** . If you would like to talk about your job, sports team, or hobby, ask about the other person’s job, sports team or hobbies. When starting a conversation be mindful of the other person’s mood. yes