In a Quiet Chat Room? (4 Things to Try Doing)

If you like to chat online, then you know that chat rooms are almost always hopping with activity. However, on rare occasions, they can be kind of quiet. Most people tend to enjoy a lively chat as opposed to one that feels like an abandoned town. There are actually several things you can do to keep the chat going when you want to liven things up.

1. Learn About Ice Breakers

Ice breakers are certain types of questions or queries that can get the conversation started. You never know, there could be tons of people looking for a conversation to get into, but there isn’t one. Learn about ice breakers and how to implement them. It could be as simple as asking a question like “what is your favorite color?” However, ice breakers could also include more complex prompts such as “If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?” Or, “What 6 items would you want with you if you were trapped on a deserted island?” These ice breakers might seem a little cheesy but they are great ways to keep the conversation going online in a chat room.

2. Keep the Topic Going

If you are in a chat room about cars, chances are, most people should want to talk about cars. That means it really wouldn’t make sense for you to start a conversation about cats or dogs instead of cars. Keep the conversation on the topic of the chat room to keep the participants interested. That way, you may be less likely to experience those dead and boring moments with lapses in conversation.

3. Keep Conversations Balanced

Conversations take two sides. Each person needs to give a bit by talking about themselves and take in by listening to the other person. If the chat room is quiet, make sure that you have been doing both of these things. If you only talk about yourself and don’t let anyone else get a word in edgewise, perhaps you have been driving people away. Conversely, if you only listen and never say anything, how will anyone know how fun it is to talk to you and build up a friendship? Make sure you are having balanced conversations that will keep going for a long time to come!

4. Don’t Make Controversial Jokes

When you make a joke that is in poor taste, like one that is at the expense of someone else or one that puts down a group of people, you might turn people off from a chat room. They may leave in droves if they feel it is not a friendly place to let loose and have a good time. Just be positive and you will keep the conversation going for everyone.