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Writer's pictureCiiindy English

Tips on How to start a Conversation

Updated: Jul 27, 2019

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. ↙

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