No, men tend to be more quiet, so when nothing is being said, that's normal for them. Striking up a conversation would be annoying. Men like it, it's nice to take the pressure off them every now and then. Men don't like it, unless you bring something up that they genuinely care about, like hobbies or interests in common. Men like it, but it needs to be short. Any lengthy conversations, and you wear them out. ▶ Next Question ◀