How to keep a conversation going

There are those incidences when you have gone blank while holding a conversation with someone.

It can be awkward when silence creeps in and you do not know what to say next.

Online site Verywell Mind says keeping a conversation flowing smoothly is an art, one that requires creativity, confidence, empathy, and top-notch listening skills.

It says that if keeping a conversation going is a struggle for you, there are some things you have to keep in mind.

There are steps you can take to boost your conversation game and keep a conversation going beyond a few forced pleasantries.