1. Be a good listener.
2. Ask good questions.
3. Respond to the other person.
4. Stick with topics that you are comfortable with.
5. Practice confident body language.
6. Talk about appropriate topics.

Let's look at each one of these 6 tips to converse more confidently more closely.

1. Being a good listener will improve your conversations.

A lot of the time, we think that the problem with our sub-par and mediocre conversations is that we simply aren't witty enough. We don't have enough to say. We don't have enough stories, enough funny anecdotes, enough well-informed opinions.

Well, actually, one of the main reasons that people have failed conversations is because neither person is a very good listener. A conversation is a give and take kind of thing. There are two people involved in the conversation. This means that you need to be able to contribute to the conversation both by talking, but also by listening.

Being a good listener means that you politely and actively listen to and think about the other person's opinions. Many times we are perfectly able to wait until the other person is done talking, but this doesn't mean that we are actually listening to what they have to say. Listening to the other person or people makes them feel appreciated, important, comfortable in the situation, and more willing to participate in the conversation. And confident conversations are all about participation.

2. Ask good questions for better conversations.

Asking good questions in a conversation helps lead the conversation along. Asking a good question means that you are listening carefully to the flow of the conversation. You ask questions based on how the conversation is going, with the intent of continuing the discussion. Rhetorical questions usually aren't the best way to encourage conversation; instead, they are a way for you to make a comment.

3. Respond to the other person.

Actually responding to the other person, instead of trying to convince them or just waiting until your own opinion, can help you converse more confidently. This goes with the above two tips. Be genuinely interested in other people's opinions. Respond to them and don't be worried about when you can talk. If the other person or people actually feel that you are interested in them, your conversation will be much more effective.

4. Stick with topics you are comfortable with in order to be confident in your conversations.

One of the main reasons that we feel lack of confidence in our conversations with other people is because we get into conversations about things that we don't know about. Try to keep the conversation based around topics that you are comfortable discussing. However, don't be overbearing about it.

If you don't know anything about the topic of conversation, freely admit it, laugh about it, and wait until you can contribute to the conversation. Don't get withdrawn, but just accept the fact that you aren't an expert on theoretical physics.

5. Practice confident body language.

Your body language has a lot to do with your confidence in your conversations. Practicing confident body language will help you feel better about yourself in the conversations, and people will respond more positively to you.

6. Talk about appropriate topics.

Be careful to avoid any topics that might be uncomfortable for anyone in the situation. Proceed with discretion, even if you think that a comment or a topic would be funny and you could display your wit. Embarrassing others will only backfire on you. Also avoid particular topics, like politics, unless you're really up for a debate-and everybody else is also.