if she mentions anything more than once make sure you remember it, reference it/bring it up when conversation starts to slow down
Shows you listen, and it prevents shit from getting quiet/awkward ... now if only I could do that
Also, stop making terrible analogies:
I am a shy / boring person so how should i get this going while the
candle is still lit? I do not want to waste my opportunity when the
wick is no more...
That's some aunty cleo type shit man