factors determining human conversation interest

factors affecting how people converse.

topics : a: "how did you fare for your exam?"


factors
1. is person B the type who has been excited over the exam result issue? if he is, he will respond with interest.

2. how A asks the question. if A is excited in asking the issue, it can influence B to be excited too.

3. where is it ask? through internet or face to face.

4. what are the relationship between the people. for me, i will be more responsive and talkative if a close friend ask me the same question as compared to someone who is not close.