I love to make conversation as well. I feel awkward if in a lift or something and nobody speaks so I always try to make a joke or silly comment.
It's myself again standing in for byn today with your Thursday challenge:
https://steemit.com/freewrite/@mariannewest/day-217-5-minute-freewrite-thursday-prompt-appetite
@deirdyweirdy Jokes are such a good way... especially if they're silly...to get to break the ice!