Conversation:

1. A spoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feelings; talk
2. An informal discussion of a matter or an issue by representatives of governments, institutions, or organizations
3. A real-time interaction with a computer

Is this supposed to work when the exchange is unilateral, bilateral or both ? I've been involved in situations where the exchange has been both unilateral and bilateral. It is my personal experience that leads me to question the veracity of that definition.

What if an exchange is unilateral or bilateral out of compulsion rather than by choice ? If its out of compulsion, obviously one of the parties involved in the conversation is an involuntary participant. In that case, no longer does it remain a conversation. It's a blatant waste of time.

Conversation is an art. It needs to be cajoled and handled with precise care.

No wonder i'm not good at it.