Buzz·Posted on Jan 3, 201419 Conversation Tips For The Awkward"Cool."by Tabir AkhterBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Say "cool" to everything: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Keep up with pop culture! Interesting facts are great to whip out during conversation: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. When things get silent, always resort to talking about the weather: 4. When someone opens up to you, act compassionate and concerned: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Use your surroundings as inspiration for conversation starters: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Laugh to show you are interested in the conversation: 7. Use "yeah," "yes," and "sure" as often as possible. People love when you agree with them: 8. When flustered or anxious, make up new words: 9. Compliment people: 10. Really engage people in conversation by giving helpful advice and feedback: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Be open! Tell people about yourself: 12. Have a social prop! Drink long sips of water in between spaces of awkward silence: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. That way you will stay hydrated and your voice won't crack when you start to speak: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Plus, you'll have to excuse yourself to the bathroom a lot to give yourself a moment to recuperate from all the social interaction: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. Smile! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Be confident yet humble: 17. Circulate the room. Try to keep conversations short: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. But always know your limits: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. And remember, if all else fails, you always have "cool": Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF