The basics of first-date conversation involve starting with light topics to find common ground, and gradually getting to know each other while maintaining a comfortable distance without prying too ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Does your brain shut down, and your tongue become heavy when you need to start a conversation?

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