HOW TO SHOW INTERST IN OTHER PEOPLE AND KEEP COVERSATION GOING

1. to respond with interest

1.1. give an expression of interest

1.2. "no kidding!"

1.3. "really?"

1.4. "is that right?"

1.5. make a little question about the idea mentioned by the speaker

2. change the subject

2.1. "hey, let's talk about smth differen now"

2.2. "now"

2.3. "by the way"

2.4. "oh, before I forget, what about.."

3. ending the conversation

3.1. some kind of excuse or reason for leaving

3.2. " I should"

3.3. "I need to"

3.4. "it's been nice chatting, but I suppose I should go to find my seat"