If you actually want to talk, find something you are both interested in, like movies, bands or such. It has to be something you can both talk about, or something he's interested in that you can keep asking him about.
If you only want to keep him chatting play a game. That could be playing around with the /me command (third person talk, like *grabs a water gun and pumps*), or an actual game. My girlfriend kept me talking until I fell for her with the "what would you do if" game ;) You simply take turns in asking "what would you do if" ... something happened, such as "wwydi we were in the bedroom and I started throwing pillows at you". You can play that funny with strange questions or of course you can go romantic or dirty ;)
talk about something interesting that like....maybe a favorite sport or a car
Say you look like an intelligent person, let me ask your opinion on something.
Either that or he finds the topic of conversation fascinating or amusing.
Engage in conversation of the same interests. Picture in your head that the guy is one of your personal friends or someone you feel comfortable around to keep the conversation going and it will also keep you away from awkward silence.
When a guy texts you but not a lot could mean two things. The guy could be busy or he does not not really like you.
You could respond with a friendly hello or ask how their day is going. If you're interested in continuing the conversation, you could also ask about their interests or what brought them to start talking to you.
If a guy initiates a conversation about something on TV, and prefers to keep the texts between the two of you casual, he does not want a love kind of relationship.
A guy would say so when a conversation subject finished while texting if he wants to keep talking to you. He may like you.
This could mean two things when a guy will not text very much. He could either be busy or he does not like you much.
he smiles when he is around you he keeps conversation going with you he takes alot of interest in you
It could mean that he is not interested in engaging in deeper conversations with you. He may be losing interest or simply not know how to keep the conversation going. It's important to communicate openly with him about your feelings and see if you both can find a way to improve your communication.
it means that they either 1. found someone they also like to talk to. 2. want you to do your part. 3. has something going on in their life.
well him saying "hey" obviously means hes interested in talking to you, but really isnt interested in starting a conversation. You have too. So reply with "Hey! How was your day today?" questions are super important to keep a conversation going :)
Usually nothing just that the guy wants to have a friendly conversation.