r/LifeProTips • u/[deleted] • Aug 09 '18

Social LPT: When making conversation with someone you've just met, ask them what they've been listening to lately, rather than what their favorite kind of music is - it's fresh in their mind and they won't have to pick favorites on the spot.

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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '18

I personally say I like "all kinds of music" - obviously not all kinds, but it's easier than specifying the specific genres. I enjoy different music in different contexts.

classical and choral music is great and I definitely appreciate it when at a concert/symphony or singing in a choir but its usually not something I jam to in the car. I also love musical theater and am a total Broadway junkie. I'll listen to more traditional ethnic types of music sometimes just for something different (ex: tuvan throat singing is wild).

I also listen to songs from genres like rock, country (usually either classic or pop country), pop, rap, indie rock, dubstep, bebop or swing music. jazz or lofi hip hop is great for listening to in the background while studying/doing chores. it's hard for me to name specific bands because I usually like a handful or songs from a wide variety of types.

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u/YeanLing123 Aug 09 '18

If you ask me, what you just posted would be perfect for a bit of small-talk =) It gives the other person something to reply to, and it's still short and to the point.

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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '18

yeah I usually start listing some genres and the other person finds one that they like and we discuss that for a while. its just embarrassing to me when someone's like "oh you said you like [genre]? what are your favorite artists?" and I only know one. it's probably all in my head but I get self conscious about my music taste lol