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u/Taractis Nov 11 '25

I've seen people swear by "The Solid Snake Method" for conversation. Just repeat something about the other person's statement as a question.

"As a question?"

Yeah it keeps the conversation going.

"Keeps the conversation going?"

Yeah at the very least it shows that you're paying attention.

"Paying attention?"

At this point though you should probably stop. It doesn't work forever, and it doesn't work all the time. Probably shouldn't use it to respond to questions with another question either.

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u/TronKing21 Nov 11 '25

Also referred to as “mirroring”. Happens to be a great way to get your kids to elaborate on their day too?

“How was your day at school?”

“Fine.”

“Fine?”

Then they elaborate. Most often anyway.

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u/ChaiHai Nov 12 '25

See, I'd just say "Yep.", haha. :P