If you want to connect with someone today, you need to appeal to their creativity. Dig down deep and get the courage you need to act in an unusual or unexpected manner. You can really get their attention. Try singing your favorite song, doing a nutty interpretive dance, or doing some other oddball thing to break through the monotony of typical conversations. It's up to you to push your circle into communicating in more meaningful ways: but they are usually up for the challenge!