Tips on How to start a Conversation

There are different ways people usually start a conversation:

1. Asking for help:

• For work (use formal English): May I ask you to...?

• For a favor (be polite!): Don't know how? Check out this article about how to be more polite! >How to ask for help in a store/restaurant?

2. Talk about work (common questions):

• How was work today?

• How did the meeting go?

• How did the presentation go?

3. Romantic relationship:

• How's everything with (name of girlfriend/boyfriend/husband/wife)?

• You still seeing (name)? (used for people who are just causally dating, not in a serious relationship yet)

4. Common experiences:

• Did you try that taco place across the street from our office?

• How was your vacation? I bet the beaches in Maldives was amazing!

• I heard you've been to Greece! I'm going there next month. You have any recommendations for accommodation?

5. Hobbies or Interests:

• You have a dog too? We should take them to the park together sometime.

• Have you read the Lord of the Rings? I love the series.

• How often do you exercise?

↘ If you have other ways to start conversation, comment below! Or let me know which question you use the most often. ↙