How can i clear my mind during conversation?

I have this problem where i think i have to be funny and interesting. And its really hard to for me to have a filling conversation with anyone because i have this agenda (of being funny and interesting) in my head and its acting like a barrier. I know i should let my humor come naturally to me but when im with ppl, i start comparing myself to others that i know have a really good sense of humor, and that just puts me down, creating a negative feeling which i try to avoid by avoiding 'talk' at any cost. So, i don't hang out with ppl that much and i don't call family and friends, and this is really hurting my relationships... So I did really appreciate it if anyone had any idea as to how i can clear my mind of thoughts and such. And i did like to know if anyone else is giong thru the same thing and what are they doing to fight it, or if they have succeeded, how did they do it.





-thanks :)How can i clear my mind during conversation?
You know, people who are always funny are really annoying! Don't be jealous of the fast-talking guy who always comes up with the great one-liners. Very few people can do that, and that isn't conversation alyway. Most people would like talking to you if you were just GOOD NATURED, if you were a good LISTENER. Forget about the funny stuff. Look around you - do you see crowds of people everywhere hanging around a funny guy in the center? The best way to get people to like talking to you is to ask them questions about themselves. You'll find out a lot that way, and people could feel you're a friend who LISTENS.How can i clear my mind during conversation?
pay attention to what the other person is saying
When you are having a conversation, watch their mouths and eyes when they are speaking and concentrate on what they are saying. Then you will know exactly what they have said and can say something funny or serious. My mind runs ahead and I have to becareful doing what you are doing.
Some tme ago;. I was told that a person(as you described of yourself) should keep their mind on what is being said and to make all attempts to clear their mind of thoughts of other than the subject at hand... I was told that it is not easy and is possible with some what they called careful attention to yourself DURING a conversation....