I can't remember conversations. Any tips?

Hero

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Last night after meeting some acquaintances, I came home and realised I couldn't remember a single thing that what anyone said. I'd try so hard to listen, but the words went through one ear and out the other. My perception of myself was so high, there was no room in my head for memory.. I really do wish that I could remember something, 'cos they I could use their stories as my own

They talked about endless past funny experiences, and I was jealous that I had nothing of interest to say. It often feels that people only talk about the past, and because I've spent most of my life indoors, watching everyone else, I have nothing to say! And god knows what they would think if I told them I spent my childhood scared of everything beyond the front door!
 
I really do wish that I could remember something, 'cos they I could use their stories as my own
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hahahaa im not going to lie i take other peoples stories and used them as my own ALL the time lol. ITS NOT A HEALTHY THING TO DO but when you don't have any funny stories of your own its the next best thing. (of course change some details and make you can;t get caught in the lie)

what i do. EVERYTIME i hear a funny story or even something that makes me laugh is that i IMMEDIATELY (the trick here is do it right away) take my phone out and write it down (not the whole things just a sentence to sum it up, it will help you remember) you should have an app to take notes or just send urself a text. or worst comes to worst use paper and pen

i also write down notes immediately after i have a conversation just to see where i need improvement.

btw i wrote a thread on conversation tips

http://www.socialphobiaworld.com/how-to-socialize-have-a-conversation-with-people-its-long-36766/


hope it helps
 

coyote

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hahahaa im not going to lie i take other peoples stories and used them as my own ALL the time lol. ITS NOT A HEALTHY THING TO DO but when you don't have any funny stories of your own its the next best thing. (of course change some details and make you can;t get caught in the lie)

or you can just say "i knew this guy who..."

you can tell a story without it being about yourself
 
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