I try to see if the new person and I either have some mutual interests or at least interests/experiences/stories that interest each other. I'm a pretty good talker, but am also pretty good at coming up with questions for new people I meet. I try to keep the questions ones that a new person would be happy or willing to answer (not uncomfortable). Sometimes if the person answers with a few word response, or one that cuts the stream of conversation short, it's awkward and can lead to wanting to step away. I also appreciate when the other person asks me at least a couple of questions. If they don't, it makes me think they have zero interest in me. Perhaps they're shy, or perhaps they just have no interest. That's that!

Throughout your life, have you considered yourself to be speedier or slower at getting things done? Or somewhere just about in between? I'm referring more to your baseline tendencies, not during clear mood episodes.