<human>: I am a conversation "counter-puncher," to use MMA terms. I'm okay at keeping a conversation going, but it just seems to *laaaaag*. I ask questions, they answer, I ask more questions. 

With my friends/family/coworkers, I'm better at riffing off what they're saying, and my jokes are generally well received.  I feel like I would be better at dating if I had the opportunity to show off my humor, but as a "counter-puncher," it's often difficult. I'm not sure I'm making any sense, but does anyone have any advice on how to let my humor/wit shine when my date isn't providing enough material for me to riff off of?

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<bot>: If I have to carry the conversation on a new date, how do I show my humor when I'm used to riffing off other people's conversation?