Phone Conversation Starters
Learn to keep your nerves under control...

Nervous about talking to your online love on the phone for the first time? Relax. With these tips and advice you'll soon feel like old friends!

• Don't have your first call take place when you're obviously distracted by something else like a favorite TV show, a roommate or even your children. The other person will feel like you weren't interested in them.
  
  
• Smile. Even though they can't see it, a smile can still be felt. Not only will it help you feel at ease, it will help your online interest as well.
  
  
• Talk about things you know such as recent movies or TV shows. Or, bring up topics you've talked about online. Your phone conversation should feel like a continuation of your online time.
  
  
• Remember, the first bit is going to feel awkward. Stick with it and the weirdness will where off.
  
  
• Be honest when you're on the phone. It is easy to get carried away with things when you're trying to fill in the awkward silences. Don't let it happen.
  
  
• When you're ready to hang up, make an agreement of when the next phone call will take place right then and there. This way you aren't left wondering when and if there will be another!

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