Quote Originally Posted by Gandalf_The_Grey
hmmm, you answers are appreciated guys but this isn't what I'm looking for. I know how to ask "how are you", "what you been up to?". talk about the news and such, but I find that runs out pretty soon. It's moving past the initial pleasantries that I struggle with.

For example, what do you usually talk about when the conversation is "settled in"?
How long did you think small talk would last? I think you shouldn't be so afraid to be yourself, and say what's on your mind. They'll be some people who would be receptive of it and some who aren't, but you shouldn't feel down that aren't. There are so many people out there, you know?

I known you from wayyy back, and you are a guy who's rich with knowledge, very cool and spiritually aware. You should have no problem engaging in intellectual conversation with the right kind of people, perhaps you are hanging out in the wrong places?