don't wait, initiate
Inspired by Nick's Nobody actually talks anymore? and g.b's re: nobody actually talks anymore?
You own the power to shape shallow, superficial chats into deep, meaningful connections. Embrace both sharing what you think people will like and pushing through the natural lulls of conversation. Rise above rigid back and forth exchanges, spinning several free-flowing threads of personal sentiments and links to content within any dialogue.
Most importantly, don't wait. Initiate. Maximize being always "on" and reachable by percolating yourself and the beautiful things around you within your social graph. Explore all the talking points: everything to say, nothing to say, and everything in between. Learn how people wish to communicate by chatting with them versus waiting for their response. Repay the favor of inbound or reciprocal conversationalists by assuming their role toward other existing and prospective friends.
Take up space in others' lives while you still can.