While initiating the conversation, I try to listening to the other person first before I speak anything. This way I clearly understand if there are any mutual o

While initiating the conversation, I try to listening to the other person first before I speak anything. This way I clearly understand if there are any mutual or common interest/topics. Before this, I used to interrupt in the middle of conversation and folks did not like it. I had to change my habit of not interrupting and listening patiently. It gets bit difficult to continue the conversation if there is no mutual interest and takes a great deal of effort to continue having conversation. Public/Forum/Group/Toastmasters discussion definitely helps to overcome the fear and anxiety. Hope I am able to answer.