From your average yapper, here are three things I have learned in my high school career about yapping. As an observationalist I have heard and seen many times the endeavorous journey that is: yapping. From the beginning of a conversation and the end, here are three things you need to know to successfully talk tuah people.

Be present; being engaged in the conversation is vital in having a meaningful conversation. You can’t connect to someone if you zone out mid-conversation, the biggest struggle I have observed is the habit of checking your phone. The person yapping will feel as though you are uninterested and unreceptive.

It demonstrates respect and attentiveness to the yapper. When you show engagement you can better understand their perspective and be able to respond thoughtfully. This fosters a deeper connection, and active participation not only heightens the quality of the yap but also builds trust and confidence in the interaction.

Be liberal; be acceptant from the opposing people you are talking to. If you are judgmental of a person’s perception on a topic, you will observe that the person won’t want to talk tuah you. Instead of saying, “your opinion is skibidi Ohio lol”, you should say it as such, “you have a very interesting opinion on this topic, could you explain it more in depth?” This open-ended response will give you a positive aura and further your yap sesh. 

Being acceptant in a conversation is significant for fostering meaningful and positive interactions. Acceptant creates an atmosphere of mutual understanding, empathy, and respect, strengthening a foundation for openness in communication. We demonstrate our willingness to see new perspectives and validate emotional standpoints on topics we would otherwise disagree with or see differently. Our overall optimism promotes diverse ideas and values.

Don’t be too forward; it’s high key a bad thing to do at the start of a conversation with a rando, like you are not Quandale Dingle. 

It’s important to not be too forward when conversing with Gen Alpha in order to show respect for their boundaries. As this generation is the first of its kind to experience the digital world to such an extent compared to older generations, it is essential to show you authenticity in interactions. Being overly aggressive can overwhelm them and can lead to them becoming disengaged in the conversation. 

Engaging with Generation Alpha requires an understanding of their digital native status, their interests, and perspectives. What their culture with terms like skibidi toilet, mid, whatever Quandale Dingle means, was once our cringey Vines, Visco Girl trends, and Musical.ly dances. It’s important to be accepting of that and be present with this generation, and remember to Dap up your fellow G at the end of the conversation.