In social situations, we usually want to keep the communication relaxed and pleasant. Regardless of the other person's identity, occupation or education level, everyone has their own unique experiences and opinions. If you are worried about discussing topics too deeply at the dinner table, you can try the following strategies to naturally guide and control the depth and direction of the conversation: 1. Choose light topics. You can take the initiative to talk about topics that are easy to resonate with, such as weather, food, travel, entertainment programs or local fun things. These topics are usually not easy to trigger too intense or academic discussions. 2. Use questions to change the topic. For example, when the discussion begins to move towards a more in-depth or sensitive issue, you can ask: "By the way, do you have any delicious recommendations recently?" or "What are your hobbies?" Such a change can not only ease the atmosphere, but also allow the other party to participate in a more relaxed discussion. 3. Keep it polite and natural. When you feel that the discussion is too in-depth or involves more professional and complex issues, you can tactfully say: "This question is really interesting, but I don't know much about this aspect. Why don't you hear your views on other aspects?" This not only expresses respect, but also avoids too in-depth discussions. 4. Understand the other party's interests and background. Sometimes through simple communication, you may find that the other party prefers light-hearted topics. You can adjust the content of the conversation in time according to the other party's feedback to ensure that everyone feels comfortable at the table. 5. Avoid assumptions about the other party's abilities or background. Although you may have preconceived ideas, in fact, everyone has their own unique insights and experiences. Respecting the other party's expression and communicating with an equal mindset will help make the conversation atmosphere more harmonious, while also avoiding unnecessary embarrassment caused by misunderstandings or stereotypes. In short, the key is to prepare the topic in advance, take the initiative to guide the conversation, and remain open and respectful during the communication process. This will not only keep the conversation at a light-hearted level, but also help to build good interpersonal relationships.