Meeting people you don't know, don't like and possibly have nothing to say to but want to avoid awkward silences? Here are Four Conversation Topics you absolutely cannot go wrong with in Winter 2010.

1. Lady Gaga: "Should we take her seriously?", "Is she for real?", "Do you buy it?"

2. Avatar: "Did you see it? ... In 3-D?"

3. Jersey Shore: "'Disgusting!' 'Right?! I know!'"

4. Apple Tablet: "It is going to change the world," "Does it really have a projector?", "Do you think it will beat the Kindle?!"

Or, you can just read these helpful tips.