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Damian Wayne vs the World
Sixteen year old Damian Wayne is on the hunt for a younger sibling. Being more discerning than Bruce 'child collector' Wayne, Damian's firm criteria for Batman's latest adoption problem includes but is not limited to: black haired, blue-eyed, tolerable humor, not evil, and most importantly - younger than Damian.
Lucky for him, fourteen year old newbie vigilante Danny Fenton is the perfect fit. Now, to fulfill his end of their deal, Damian must defeat the evil government organization hunting Danny in order to gain a baby brother.
Or, @livinghalfway your post made my brain go !! but in such a different way I figured it was better to make a separate post, hope you don't mind/enjoy still
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Damian Wayne re-entered Tim Drake's life like a gnat revealing itself in a closed bedroom space. Tim was in t-shirt and a boxers, maneuvering ramen into his mouth with one hand and scribbling out an epiphany on a murder case with another, when Damian's demonic dulcet voice echoed down from the ceiling. "Drake," said Damian, judgemental, "You live like this?"
Tim nearly choked on his ramen, because the day Damian doesn't attempt to murder him - however doubtfully accidental this incident might be - is the day Darkseid decides to be friends with the Justice League. "Fucking knock," Tim coughed out. "And get out. No one invited you in."
"Put better traps if you don't want me here," said Damian, dropping from the ceiling where he'd crawled in on wall-clamps.
"This is my apartment," said Tim. "It's called courtesy."
Damian sniffed. He padded around to Tim's desk and frowns at his cases, then said, with no further lead up, "I need your assistance."
"No," said Tim.
"You did not even listen to my request."
"Don't need to," said Tim. "Answer's still no. Door is that way. Bye."
"Father says mutually assisting each other is beneficial," said Damian.
"Father," said Tim sarcastically, "blamed me for you exploding a glitter bomb in the batcave two weeks ago."
"That is your fault for not being able to provide evidence to the contrary in an appropriately efficient manner," said Damian. He squinted down at Tim. "And he apologized. Eventually."
"I would not have glittered the batcomputer," said Tim. "Do you know how much of a pain in the ass it is to backup those servers? No, because you don't like tech work, you just profit off it."
"Blaming me for Father's mistake," said Damian, "Most mature of you. But we must put our differences aside. I have selected a new family member and I need you to dismantle a government organization."
That drew Tim up short. He blinked down at his ramen as though it might explain Damian's words to him, but the ramen remained disappointingly uninformative. "Repeat that," said Tim, gesturing with his chopsticks. "Slower, and with more detail."
Damian pulled out his phone and sent him an email. Silence surrounded them in the brief moment it took Tim to set aside his chopsticks and open the email. The subject line was titled 'New Baby Brother', which birthed all sorts of horrifying nightmares of Damian Part 2: Demon Child Boogaloo. The teen in the inserted picture, however, was reassuringly not in possession of Damian's bone structure.
He did have black hair and blue eyes. "Who am I looking at?" asked Tim.
"Daniel Fenton," said Damian. "He is fourteen years old, enjoys puns, and has recently awakened 'ghost powers' that allow him to transform into the vigilante Phantom to fight other ghosts."
"Is he also an orphan with a tragic backstory?"
"No," said Damian, and Tim relaxed. "But that will not be an issue. We can share custody if they cannot be removed from the picture."
"Jesus H, kid."
"I am joking, of course," said Damian blandly. "Murder is wrong."
"Ha ha," said Tim. "If he has parents already he's not joining our menagerie."
"He will," said Damian, with a smug upwards tilt of his lips. "He and I have a deal."
"So you're coercing him in addition to stalking him. Anything else you want to share with the class?"
Damian considered this query with a serious frown, which was how Tim knew this was not a flight of fancy or a very early midlife crisis (although with their lifestyle and Damian already having died before...).
"He has," said Damian after a moment, "a rogue that calls himself 'The Master of all Technology' and is a technopath." This was clearly meant to be of interest to Tim, and not to be a stereotype, but it kind of was.
"Great." Tim turned his attention back to the email the demon child sent him. He scanned through it quickly. There was apparently a secret and evil government organization dedicated to the investigation and extermination of 'ghosts' and other paranormal creatures in the world. Their latest efforts were focused on the town of Amity Park, Illinois, which was 'infested with ectoplasmic pests'. Their words, not Damian's. (It was specified in the email.)
"Okay," Tim drummed his fingers against his desk. "Before I help you defeat this secret evil government organization so that," he opened the email attachment with a contract on it and squinted at the legalese, "this poor newbie teen you've harassed into signing this joins the family in exchange."
"I did not harass him," Damian huffed. "It was a gentleman's agreement."
"Does he know that?"
"I am not a politician, Drake. I thoroughly explained the terms and legalities before presenting any contract. Now ask your question."
"Why are you doing this?"
"Because," said Damian, tone implying 'you are stupid and haven't noticed something obvious, idiot'. "Father has begun saying he misses the noise around the manor and looking wistfully at old pictures."
"We still live there though?" said Tim. Damian looked flatly at him. "Sometimes."
"If you lived there frequently enough," said Damian, "you would already know Father is having...empty nest syndrome." Damian sounded disgusted. "I refuse to tolerate whatever inadequate and incompetent child he will find."
"So instead you found an incompetent and inadequate child for him?"
"Don't be stupid, Drake," said Damian. "I would not have chosen someone inadequate. Daniel is merely lacking formal training. Father can rectify this. It will keep him occupied for at least the next two to four years, which gives me enough time to find another black-haired, blue-eyed, tolerable child I approve of to be his successor and my second younger sibling." Damian paused. "Or until one of you procreates and gives him a grandchild."
"You're really serious about this," Tim whispered in horrified awe.
"I am serious about everything I do," said Damian. "Now, you will help me defeat this evil government organization so that our new sibling joins us."
"Okay," said Tim, but his mind snagged on a minor, throwaway detail, so utterly in odds with Damian 'Demonic Jealous Child' Al Ghul it surely came from another person - "Did you just call this kid your successor?"
#dp x dc#dc x dp#danny phantom#batman#no danny in this yet...#just damian and tim bc they amuse me#my writing#title is a reference to scott pilgrim vs the world bc like. damian isn't fighting 7 evil exes but he is fighting an evil govt. org#i shall add more hopefully... this idea amuses me a lot...#and then post it to ao3 once it is longer...#probably...#anyway the damian and danny conversation went loosely as follows:#Damian: vigilante ghost child. I have decided you are worthy of being my newest brother.#Danny: ... I'm flattered I guess? But I already have a family.#Damian: *begins outlining all the dumb stuff in Danny's life that would be improved by joining the batfam*#Damian: *realizes his strategy isn't working*#Damian:... i will dismantle the government org hunting you in exchange for your cooperation and joining my family#Danny: ?? whatever sure if you get rid of them I'll call you big bro#Damian: we shall get along well
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my favorite type of scene is when all four of them are onstage but two of them are having a conversation for the audience to hear and the other two are silently stagecrafting whatever they want.
bonus: luke playing two characters at once while the other three play ping pong in the background
#sfth#shoot from the hip#alexander jeremy#luke manning#sam russell#tom mayo#shootimpro#the hobnob affair#clarissa's diy wedding#are there any more from the youtube longforms that im missing i feel like there's gotta be more but i couldn't think of any#it really shows off their chemistry as a group when they're able to fade in and out of 2 separate conversations happening at once#without talking over one another. like i remember doing high school theater and scenes like these had to be meticulously blocked#out on stage. and even with a script there was sort of a rhythm to the way dialogue flowed so that things made sense to the audience#and no one accidentally talked over one another. and also so that there wasn't too long of a pause between lines#so the fact that they're able to seamlessly do this while improving is so cool to me#in the suspicious creme brulee the restaurant scene specifically comes to mind. and it's Chaotic and that's part of the comedy but still#it's so fun and so impressive. anyways another case of me yapping for way longer in the tags compared to the actual text of the post lmao
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Ok guys so I no longer preach being only interestED in conversations. Hear me out because if you find that you’re still not able to hold a conversation, like me- this is what was most likely holding you back.


THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING ABLE TO HOLD A CONVERSATION
(and it’s not asking questions!!!!)
Okay so listen up. I know many people tell you that all you need to do is keep asking questions about the other person and keep them talking the entire time. Once upon a time, I thought this too. Then I tried it out. I kept asking others questions and being interested in them but I just couldn’t understand why they still didn’t seem so eager. But then I looked at other people and the way they had conversations and I realised… they tell stories too.
And that’s what keeps a conversation going. Tell stories about your own life. Talk about yourself as well! I say ‘as well’ because you need the right amount of talking and listening as well.
People want to listen to you too, they want to listen about your interesting life! When talk to them about something you’re passionate about or something that happened to you that relates to the conversation, they’re actually interested guys!!
Stop thinking that you have nothing interesting to say because people do find you interesting. A lot of them DO want to listen to you talk.
When you tell others about something in your life, they will want to learn more, they will be curious. Sometimes because they’re actually interested, or because they’re like you and they want to make you happy and keep the conversation going.
But what I’m NOT saying is to talk about yourself all the time. If you yap about yourself the entire time, others will start to get bored. Listen, people do want to learn more about you, but they also love to talk about themselves.

Make it a conversation where you’re both chipping in and also giving others space, time and your attention while they talk.
Remember: you are interesting, you are worthy of attention and being listened to. Once you understand this, conversations will come easily to you!!
#agirlwithglam🎀✨#conversation#conversationalist#it girl#it girl energy#self improvement#becoming that girl#self love#girlboss#self development#girlblog#girlblogging
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✧・゜ how to radiate confidence in social situations (even when you're screaming inside) ゜✧:・゜✧



hey lovelies! ✧
let's be honest - we've all been there. standing in a room full of people, smile plastered on, while our internal monologue is having a complete meltdown. that was literally me last weekend at this networking event where i knew absolutely no one and spent the first 15 minutes hiding in the bathroom (classic me behavior).
but over time i've collected some little tricks that help me appear confident even when my insides are doing gymnastics. thought i'd share in case any of you are fellow social anxiety girlies too!
⋆.ೃ࿔:・ the body language hack ・:࿔ೃ.⋆
our bodies can actually trick our minds into feeling confident. before entering any intimidating social situation, i find a private spot (usually the bathroom, let's be real) and stand in a "power pose" for two minutes. arms on hips, shoulders back, chin up. it feels silly but it genuinely changes my nervous system.
another tiny thing: keep your hands visible, not crossed or hidden in pockets. something about this signals confidence to others and eventually to yourself.
⋆.ೃ࿔:・ prepare your conversation toolkit ・:࿔ೃ.⋆
nothing makes me panic more than awkward silence, so i always have a mental list of conversation starters ready. not just "what do you do?" but questions that actually lead somewhere interesting:
"what's been keeping you busy outside of work lately?"
"have you read/watched anything good recently?"
"what's something you're looking forward to this year?"
the secret is asking questions that you genuinely want to hear answers to. people can sense authentic curiosity, and it takes pressure off you to be "interesting" when you're focused on being interested.
⋆.ೃ࿔:・ the "i belong here" mindset shift ・:࿔ೃ.⋆
this one changed everything for me. i used to walk into rooms thinking "i hope they like me" which immediately put me in a position of seeking approval. now i try to shift to "i wonder if i'll like them."
it's such a subtle change but it puts you in the position of the observer rather than the observed. suddenly you're not auditioning for acceptance - you're just seeing if this person/group is your vibe.
⋆.ೃ࿔:・ embrace the awkward ・:࿔ೃ.⋆
the biggest confidence killer is trying to be perfect. there's actually something magnetic about someone who can laugh at themselves when they trip over a word or spill their drink.
i've started just naming the awkwardness when it happens: "well that came out completely wrong, let me try again!" people actually connect more with your humanity than your perfection.
⋆.ೃ࿔:・ the 5-second reset ・:࿔ೃ.⋆
when i feel myself spiraling into overthinking, i use this tiny reset: i take a deep breath, count to 5, and remind myself that most people are too worried about themselves to be analyzing me.
seriously, the same insecurity that makes you worry about what others think is the exact thing that prevents others from thinking about you as much as you fear!
⋆.ೃ࿔:・ aftercare is essential ・:࿔ೃ.⋆
confidence isn't just about how you act in the moment - it's also about how you treat yourself after. i used to dissect every interaction, cringing at everything i said.
now i have a rule: no social autopsies. instead, i celebrate that i showed up at all. sometimes i'll even buy myself a little treat on the way home as a "well done for being brave" gift.
remember, true confidence isn't the absence of fear - it's just the decision that something else is more important than that fear. and with practice, those screaming-inside moments get quieter and less frequent.
what about you? any confidence hacks that help you in social situations?
xoxo, mindy 🤍

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What I really like about when you draw characters interacting or like- talking, you always manage to make them look so natural. Sometimes in comics artists make their characters look really stiff and unnatural when they talk to each other because they're not really doing anything and just kindof standing around. But when I look at your comics I never feel that awkwardness, because the characters are always doing something else with their hands. Like in your new comic with Ford holding the pigeon, but even in your older stuff I see it too. I think it's really cool how you manage to shove so much personality into a few panels.
I think a neat rule of thumb for me is just to always have the hands in frame and busy! Whether they just be holding something, doing something, or just gesturing. The way i see it, hands have a lot of personality and they help breathe some life into the characters :) Especially considering most of my comics are just characters floating in the empty white void. If you can't use the scenery to your advantage, use the body language, yaknow!
Not to mention, it's a perfect way to establish dynamics between characters. Show don't tell and whatnot. It's like including an additional story that can either compliment the scene from the background or help guide it.
#I'm not a professional comic artist tho- so I could always have room for improvement :]#Sometimes my conversations look awkward and stilted but I try my best to make it seem natural#my post#my art#sput chatters#asks
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[After they talk about Pac's debt to the Pancake Mafia, and Pac warns her about Sir Reaper]
Bagi: I think you're the one that needs to be careful, because soon you might lose your other leg.
Pac: N-no! NO! Please don't! Stop- stop! STOP TALKING LIKE YOUR BROTHER!
Bagi: [Laughs]
Pac: I'll pay you– I'm going to pay you!
I want to give a MASSIVE thank you to @wasabi-ribs, who was kind enough to check my translations and help me with the parts I missed (and also reviewed the final subtitled video)!
[ Transcript continued ↓ ]
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Bagi: Pac, pay the rent!
Pac: I'm going to pay! Hey- I'm going to pay right this second, the money that I owe you, and... and I'm- I'm serious! And look, if you want- if you have more money... If I pay your 4,500, will you lend me 4,500? No, then I'll actually drown in fees. [Laughs]
Bagi: [Laughs] I'll lend you, I'll lend you
Pac: No, not really Bagi. You've got those red eyes– I'm scared, Bagi. I don't know– I don't know what happened, actually it's an eye infection, I know– But something tells me it's not just an eye infection, that it's also some other things, you know? Like, um... y'know, right? [He fumbles again] Oh God wait, your brother– when he had those red eyes he would also turn evil. Nonononono– I'll pay you, ok? Where's the waystone? It's here, it's here, it's here– I'll pay you, ok? I'll pay the 4,500- we're gonna–
Bagi: I'll be waiting.
Pac: No no, oh- just– Just let me walk, my God, I love walking– OH, WALKING IS SO GOOD – [Pac teleports] I'll pay her.
[Bagi follows him moments after]
Pac: [Pac mumbles to himself as he begins transferring money to Bagi] 4,500... I need to pay her 4,500...
Bagi: [Sneaks up on him] Oh, perfect!
Pac: [SCREAMS]
#Pactw#QSMP#oiBagi#Bagi#Pac#March 18 2024#Translated#Subtitles#THIS CONVERSATION WAS WILDDDDD#Bagi threatening to take his other leg... Pac shouting telling her not to talk like her brother...#Pac trying to do what she wants while On The Brink Of A Panic Attack#and then Pac saying ''Just let me walk- I love walking- WALKING IS SO GOOD--''#my heart shattered like a glass bottle dropped off a skyscraper#also Bagi smiling as Pac is freaking out LMAO she's such a good roleplayer and Pac is happy to ''yes and'' her#Love the PTSD trauma improv#I say with my head in my hands#Edited#Portfolio#I need to go to SLEEP#I don't usually post things at this time but I said I was going to try and post this earlier#Fave
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A lot of my colleagues comment on how good my Japanese is because I can use interjections pretty well despite the fact my actual speaking is garbage. I always know when to say "えっ" and "やばい" and "え〜そうなの" and "いえいえいえ" and "そっか" and "そうだね" and every single time they're like "wow! You're like a native speaker!" and I'm like okay but I can't form an actual sentence that's more than 4 words long and if you make me use grammar my brain will catch fire
#nutcracker nihongo#langblr#japanese langblr#i'm good at interjections from the hundreds of hours i listen to kids using them#i'm bad at speaking because most of my japanese input is listening to kids speaking total bullshit#from wednesday: 'hey teacher. if i drink a liter of water and there's also a fish in it how much water did i drink'#well koharu i would imagine that the answer would be one liter of water#'WRONG it was ZERO because the FISH WAS A BOMB'#okay koharu thank you for that wonderful story but it doesn't change the fact that you didn't do your homework#people who are like 'ugh why does duolingo teach me such useless sentences' have never experienced conversation with kids#(not that we stan duo on this blog just to be clear)#also i just don't practice speaking because all my colleagues speak english to me so i don't have much opportunity#i'm trying to change that though. recently i'm trying more and more to speak to them in japanese#i WILL improve my speaking dammit
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How it started vs How it is going.
Babsi is asking for measurements the third time this week. And it is tuesday.
#His perception checks improved over time#Babsi Rolan brainrot is strong these days#Also based on a conversation I had earlier with a friend :')#Bg3 oc#Bg3 Rolan#bg3#bg3 fanart#baldurs gate 3#baldurs gate 3 fanart#⌈ ✂ The Hexed Seamstress ⌋ ⋯ Babette
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GILMORE GIRLS 02.13 | A-Tisket, A-Tasket
#literatiedit#gilmoregirlsedit#rorygilmoreedit#jessmarianoedit#gilmore girls#literati#rory gilmore#jess mariano#rory x jess#ohwarnette#usernivi#*mine#*mygifs#literally one of my favorite literati scenes <3#like the both have thee biggest crushes on each other and it is so vv cute#the smiles on their faces during this entire scene#and how they're both so nervous at the beginning of the conversation but look how much they're enjoying talking to each other !#also i was looking at my old gifset with this scene and like y'all the improvement !#*500
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How To Stop Killing Conversations
Talking is hard. People are confusing. Making friends is difficult, and interacting with coworkers is tortuous.
You want to make friends, you want to reach out, but it's hard and every time you start a conversation it dies, or limps along until both you and the person you're talking to are looking for excuses to kill it and put it out of it's misery so you can both escape the increasingly awkward situation.
As an introvert who has suffered a lot of social anxiety in my time, let me share a few tricks I've learned over the years going through hundreds and thousands of excruciatingly painful conversations until I found something that works. I've kind of distilled the process.
ALWAYS ASK A QUESTION!!!
The first thing is to always leave your partner an opening. You need to let each other talk for a conversation to get off the ground, but it's more than that, really. You need to actively encourage each other to talk. The best way to do that is to ask questions.
Here are two examples of an introduction: Example A
You: Hello.
Them: Hello.
You: Nice to meet you.
Them: Nice to meet you too.
Example B
Y: Hello, nice to meet you, how are you? T: I’m doing well, yourself?
Y: I've been really well. How are you liking the weather?
T: I'm so happy the weather's finally getting cooler, I'm looking forward to pumpkin spice season. Do you like lattes?
Do you see how in Example A the conversation wasn’t going anywhere? It just kinda died, because there weren’t any openings for new topics, whereas in Example B, there were openings to keep the conversation going.
But what do you do if your conversation partner is as socially inept as you were two minutes ago and doesn't play along? All is not lost.
Example C
Y: Hello, so nice to meet you, how have you been doing?
T: I'm doing well.
Y: That's great, are you enjoying the nice weather, then?
T: Yeah. I'm glad it's finally fall, I'm looking forward to pumpkin spice lattes.
Y: I love pumpkin spice lattes! Pumpkin spice anything, really. I recently got the best pumpkin spice candle at the shop down the road, have you been there?
Even if they don't leave you an opening, you can usually make one. It may be difficult, especially when they don't give you much to work with. This is where having a go-to script is a life-saver--me, I always default to talking about the weather, so when in doubt, you can do that.* The important thing right now is to keep fostering the conversation, so once you bring up the weather, segue into a question. When they answer the question, make a brief comment or observation from your own experience and build off of that comment or observation to ask another question.
"But I don't want to make it about me. Doing that's bad, right?"
This is why that questions are important. If you haven't been asked a question, you kinda have to make it about you, you don't have a choice. But to keep from being an attention hog, follow up your shared experience or anecdote with another question.
Example D
T: I love pumpkin spice lattes
Y: Me too. I had the best pumpkin spice latte the other day at the cafe down the road, have you ever been there?
Now you've circled the conversation back around to them again, and you aren't taking the limelight. Sharing an experience is so important, you're trying to show that you understand, that you sympathize, that you relate.**
This really is the most important element of being a good conversationalist. You have to keep asking questions.
The one other thing I will touch on is introductions. DO NOT get into turn based combat.
Example E
Y: Hello
T: Hello
Y: Nice to meet you
T: Nice to meet you too.
Y: How are you doing?
T: I'm fine. You?
Y: Me too.
This will kill any possibility of continuing a conversation. Instead, get it all out of the way all at once, if at all possible.
Example F
Y: Hi, it's nice to meet you, how are you doing?
This is good, but this is better
Example G
Y: Hi, nice to meet you, how are you liking the weather?
Don't ask how they are doing, or if you do, before they can answer, follow it up with your placeholder (weather etc.) so they have to say some thing like
Example H
T: I'm fine, and I'm really liking the weather.
or
T: Not so great, the weather sucks.
Either of those options are much easier to work with than your basic "I'm fine."
Usually, if you can get past the introduction, you can get a conversation going. And then, even if you don't end up hitting it off with the person you're talking with, you at least don't leave the conversation feeling like you've died a thousand tiny deaths.
In fact, if you get past that introduction, you may have just made yourself a friend.
Remember folks, basically everyone around you is more afraid of you than you are of them, and in this benighted age no one has been taught conversation skills, so we are all pretty much in the same boat. (Unless you were born an extrovert, in which case we are all deeply envious and would probably kill you if we didn't need you in our sad and lonely lives so much.)
Have grace for one another, and for yourselves because talking with people is difficult.
Go forth, and stop killing conversations.
*If you are one of those awful people who likes to brag about how you hate small talk and only want to talk about important and meaningful things, I have one question: Do you ever have a conversation that lasts long enough to become meaningful? I thought not. Small talk is an important skill. Develop it.
**This is how you deal with sad or difficult situations too. When you want to show you sympathize with someone going through a hard time.
Example:
Y: How are you doing?
T: Not very well. My dog died last week.
Y: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. My own dog died last year and I still miss her a lot. How are you handling it?
Now you've circled the conversation back around to them again. You aren't making it about you.
If y'all want, next time I can share how to extricate yourself from a conversation.
#formatting is hard sorry#but this is something i've picked up from chatting with THOUSANDS of people on language exchange apps over the last few years#and it's something i taught to some family members recently and i've seen marked improvement in their social skills since then#so i figured maybe it would be helpful to others#i had to learn it all by myself and it was so painful#if i'd had a cheat sheet life would have been better#also lately i have had to be the only one keeping conversations going WITH PEOPLE WHO TALKED TO ME FIRST#because they have no clue how to converse with other people#and it's not their fault#this isn't really taught to us#but its also a lot of work#if you're going to start a conversation you should make some effort to keep it going unless you are going to walk away
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When the truck hit Kisaki I burst out laughing and you can't blame me
It was just like the bus scene from "Mean Girls"
#he was standing on the crossing and BOOM the truck#the animation of the truck's movement didn't improve the situation at all it just made the scene look even funnier#bruh you're standing in the middle of the street and having a conversation it was only a matter of time before a car hit you#1000 Ways to Die but anime edition#Kisaki is such a genius who won first place in school but for this he deserved the Darwin Award#kisaki tetta#tokyo revengers#tokyo revengers spoilers#tokyo revengers tenjiku hen#tok rev#mean girls
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The secret to actually being interesting and fun:


Is to be interestED
Guys fr tho, talk about others. Ask OTHER people questions, react to what they say, get interested!! You may think that they are super interested in what you have to say, but most of the time, they dont actually care if ur someone who talks about yourself a lot.
Normally you can tell when somebody isn’t as interested as you’d like and if you start to see that. Stop talking immediately and ask THEM a question.
Also remember that if you have nothing to say but you want to keep a conversation alive, don’t insult them, don’t desperately compliment them as a way to get them to like you, ask about them. TAKE AN INTEREST IN THEM!! And if you genuinely do like something about them, then do compliment it + ask a follow up question!
(And esp if you find that they start getting excited/ passionate about that subject, encourage them to talk about it more!)
Compliment + follow up questions:
“omg i love ur (hair) curls, what’s ur secret!”
Your neckless is stunning it goes with your vibe so well! Where’d you get it from? (Might be a present, and then you can ask about that person!)
You’re so good at [school subject], how??
Questions examples:
Any plans when you get home?
What did you do over the weekend?
What’s your fav song? / do u like Sabrina carpenter/ Taylor swift? (Then proceed to bond and fangirl over the songs)
How’s your day been so far? (Sometimes asking the most simple questions can make a person feel seen)
What do you want to be when you’re older?
How would you describe your dream partner?
Etc etc etc
Also I found this on Pinterest and its all you need: Pinterest link <3
#agirlwithglam🎀✨#it girl#it girl energy#self improvement#becoming that girl#self love#girlboss#girlblog#self development#girlblogging#conversation#conversation starters#questions to ask people#becoming interesting#how to make others like you#listening to others#positivity#kindness#happiness
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"the reason adrien is just instantly good at everything he tries is because he is programmed to be that way as a senti" aside from the fact that i don't think that's how it works (and also while he was decent at everything he tried with marinette he wasn't instantly good at all of them, and what marinette actually said to him was that he could improve in anything with practice but it was a great first attempt) did we all collectively forget about how adrien actually canonically isn't the best singer?

#adrien agreste#miraculous#miraculous ladybug#ml s6 spoilers#ml season 6#ml climatiqueen#miraculous spoilers#ml spoilers#actually never saw that episode in french so maybe the french voice actor did a better job idk but given that adrien doesn't#usually sing for kitty section or ever the way i saw it was he used his poetry writing skills to write a song#and as a songwriter he was probably great but being a good lyricist doesn't make you a great singer obviously#so to me that's what his deal is#i actually like that throughout this show adrien has some things he picks up easily and some things he has to work on and might never do as#well as people with more experience#i also think as a kids show the lesson they want to put out is anyone can improve with effort and attempt#like he fumbled that science lab experiment but enjoys particle physics#languages tend to come easily to him precisely because it's been something he was forced to do since he was young#a lot of polygots especially if they start young develop skills and see linguistic patterns and iirc he already knew some#japanese from anime and his familiarity with mandarin should help#but i love that he took it further and took on morse code like the cute nerd he is#and now he's studying ancient greek for fun??? what a cute#marinette says his macarons tasted fine but we saw him struggle with the creme#what i mean to say is#he has discipline (basically second nature now) and dedication so he can do well but it DOES require effort#and i think it dismisses how much adrien TRIES or the fact that a lot of skills he was taught to have since a young age aid him#and i just don't think all sentis are “perfect” in an AI robotic way (even if that's how their parents wished they were)#it also just lessens his humanity and iirc the writers have stated multiple times that they are still human#(we can discuss how inconsistent ml is about sentis in general but eh idc for that conversation tbh agdhsjsjks)#anyway adrien will forever be#my nerdy son i love him so much
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someone just said “Somerset” to me and I am vibrating
#me in my head: OHH SOMERSET#it’s like hi hello nvm about this conversation have you heard of British improv comedy group Shoot From The Hip#shoot from the hip#sfthposting
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The Ultimate List of 100 Questions
Lighthearted and Fun Questions
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
What’s your favorite TV show that you can binge-watch over and over?
If you could travel anywhere on Earth, where would you go and what would you do?
What’s your guilty pleasure song that always gets you dancing?
If you were stranded on a deserted island and could have only one item, what would it be?
What’s your favorite ice cream flavor, and do you prefer it in a cone or a cup?
Who’s your celebrity crush, and what would you say if you met them?
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried, and would you eat it again?
If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future, and why?
What’s your favorite way to spend free time on the weekends?
Getting to Know Each Other Better
What’s your favorite book, and how has it impacted you?
What was your dream job when you were a child, and is it still your dream?
What’s your biggest pet peeve, and why does it bother you so much?
Do you have a favorite family member, and what makes your relationship special?
What’s one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
What’s your love language, and how do you prefer to receive affection from friends?
What are three things on your bucket list that you want to accomplish?
What’s your favorite season of the year, and what do you love about it?
What’s the best gift you’ve ever received, and who gave it to you?
If you could live in any fictional world, which one would you choose and why?
Deep and Thoughtful Questions
What does your perfect day look like from start to finish?
What’s a personal goal you’re currently working towards?
How do you handle stress and maintain your mental health?
What’s the most meaningful conversation you’ve ever had with someone?
What do you think is the most important quality in a friendship?
What’s your biggest fear, and how do you confront it?
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
What’s a significant life lesson you’ve learned recently?
How do you define success, and do you feel successful?
What’s something you’re passionate about that you’d like to share with others?
Fun and Random Questions
If you were a character in a movie, who would you be and why?
What’s the strangest dream you’ve ever had?
If you could switch lives with one person for a day, who would it be?
What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re feeling down?
Do you have any hidden talents or skills most people don’t know about?
What’s the last time you laughed so hard you cried, and what was it about?
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
What’s your favorite childhood memory?
If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them?
Questions About Life and Experiences
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received, and who gave it to you?
How do you handle difficult situations or challenges in life?
What’s a skill you’d love to learn, and what’s holding you back?
What does happiness mean to you?
How do you stay motivated when pursuing your goals?
What’s a cause or issue you’re passionate about and why?
Have you ever had a life-changing experience? What happened?
What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from a mistake?
How do you balance work, personal life, and hobbies?
What role does faith or spirituality play in your life?
Questions About Relationships and Emotions
What’s your love language, and how does it affect your relationships?
How do you express appreciation for your loved ones?
What’s one thing you wish people understood about you?
How do you deal with conflict in relationships?
What’s the most important quality you look for in a friend or partner?
How have your past relationships shaped who you are today?
What makes you feel most supported and cared for?
Do you believe in soulmates? Why or why not?
What’s your biggest relationship deal-breaker?
How do you maintain strong connections with family and friends?
Fun Hypothetical Questions
If you could have any animal as a pet, regardless of practicality, what would you choose?
What’s a superpower you wouldn’t want to have?
If you were a superhero, what would your name and costume look like?
Would you rather be able to speak every language or play every musical instrument?
If you won the lottery tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d do?
What’s a fictional character you wish you could meet in real life?
If you could live in any era of history, which one would you choose and why?
What’s a food combination that sounds weird but you absolutely love?
If you could teleport anywhere right now, where would you go?
Would you rather explore the depths of the ocean or outer space?
Questions About Favorites and Preferences
What’s your favorite movie of all time, and what makes it so special?
Do you have a favorite podcast, and why do you enjoy it?
What’s your favorite place to relax and unwind?
What’s your favorite thing about your best friend?
Do you prefer reading books or watching movies, and why?
What’s your favorite kind of music or artist?
Do you have a favorite quote or saying that inspires you?
What’s your favorite holiday, and how do you like to celebrate it?
What’s your favorite season, and what do you enjoy doing during that time?
What’s your favorite way to stay active or exercise?
Questions About Personal Growth and Goals
What are your top three personal goals for the next five years?
How do you measure personal success?
What’s a habit you’d like to break or develop?
What motivates you to keep pushing forward during tough times?
How do you approach learning new things?
What’s a career or field you’d like to explore more deeply?
How do you stay focused on your long-term goals?
What does self-care look like for you?
How do you handle criticism or feedback?
What’s a challenge you’ve overcome that you’re proud of?
Thought-Provoking and Deeper Questions
What do you think is the meaning or purpose of life?
How do you define true happiness?
What’s a question you’ve always wanted to ask but never had the chance?
Do you believe everything happens for a reason, or do we create our own fate?
How do you cope with the uncertainties of life?
What impact do you want to have on the world or those around you?
How do you handle feelings of doubt or insecurity?
What’s one thing you think people misunderstand about you?
If you could give one piece of advice to everyone in the world, what would it be?
What legacy do you hope to leave behind?
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Blue and Red
#loft apartment#loft conversions#loft#luxury living#living room#blue#accent wall#red#blue and red#october#fall aesthetic#fall season#fall vibes#fall#colorful#toya's tales#style#toyastales#toyas tales#home decor#art#interior design#home design#home & lifestyle#home improvement#redecorating#home decorating#home#interiors#interior decorating
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