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Greet them and say something complementary. Start with small talk, ask open-ended questions (i.e. what was the last movie you saw?, what did you think of the weather last weekend?) and then keep tossing the conversational ball back. Don't be too critical about your answers, just keep the ball rolling, and be positive. It is okay to have some silence when you have first met.
Icebreakers don't always have to be cliched or cheesy or plain-out silly. Much of the time, a mere introduction will work!
In fact, a simple handshake can go a long way. Politely telling someone your name, while extending your hand for a handshake makes an excellent first impression and raises the other person's interest level. (This works anywhere; high school teenagers are impressed just as much as CEOs.) Then, asking what the other person's name is would only be polite. You'd need it to have a conversation anyway! Since most of the time you'd only introduce yourself to someone if you're at some function that attracts people of similar interests, why don't you talk about those interests? Food (as lame as it sounds) is an easy conversation topic, and many encounters occur over at the food table at a party anyhow. Music is another well-known topic. Unless the other person is a hopeless conversationalist, you'll definitely have something to talk about!
The keys are: 1. Get the other person talking about themselves and their interests. The best way to do this is to ask polite questions or give small compliments. LISTEN attentively, as if you are going to be quizzed on what they said.
2. Establish something the two of you have in common. Perhaps you have a mutual friend. Maybe you went to the same high school at different times. Once you know what you have in common, ask more questions to get the other open up to you. Listen attentively as if you will be quizzed on it.
== == Well something that has always worked for me is to complient the person. Sometimes it can lead on to something else. Ex: "I like your shoes" "Thanks! They're Italian" "Oh I was in Italy once. It's a very lovely country." "Me too! Yes it is but very hot" That's a very lucky one. If they smile and say "Thanks" then try keep it going but if they just look freaked out it's best to back off.
When I was in school, I was always the kid that would be left out of conversations. But I felt the need to talk. So I found a way. I started by looking at the person. Not staring, but looking at there clothes, or what they had. For example: If I saw someone with a Nike symbol on their shirt, and on their pants I would guess that they like Nike. So I would walk up to the person and ask them about athletic things, like how the generic brand of soccer clothes at Walmart is better than the ones at Macy's. It's as simple as that, my friend. And for better results, look at the people around them to see what they have in common, so you can make more friends at once.
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How do you you say goodbye in Spanish?
Adios if your talking to a close friend or family member and chau (ch - ow) if your talking to someone you just met or don't know.
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Asking your mom about having a boyfriend?
Just start by telling her that you met someone you are interested in. Most mom's will take the hint and go from there.
A man is comfortable when he just met you on line talking a for few weeks and he is talking about football his favorite sHow is and sometimes eating like he met you already?
obviously
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I recommend conversation.
What does it mean when people ask have we met?
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How do you greet someone you just met in the Victorian era?
Giggdy!!(:
Im in love with someone from the US but im from the UK any suggestions on what to do?
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What to say nice to someone you don't know on facebook?
If you do not know somebody, consider whether or not you should be talking to them online. If you have never met them and your parents have never met them, just don't say anything. If you can talk to him, tell them that you like their profile picture or ask him about himself.
How can I start talking to a girl that I met at a camp who I haven't talked to in weeks without being awkward Details We got along really well and exchanged phone but Id like to start talking again?
If you have her email address or can text her send her a funny note or card. Keep it light so if she doesn't respond you have lost little face. Just tell her you are glad you met in a cute way.
