What are some tips on how to keep a conversation going?

Be a great listener! Ask questions and be intentive, also share similar experiences. Also don't put too much pressure on a phone call. Some people ::Cough GUYS Cough:: Just aren't into talking on the phone. They see the phone as a tool to find out who what and when the Pizza is coming. So don't take it as a bad sign if your conversations don't last for hours. Its just one of those things.