You sit next to someone new in math class before the bell rings. What is the BEST way to start a conversation?
“Hey, have you taken this class before?”
You’re waiting for practice to start at basketball tryouts. What could you say?
“Hey, what position do you play?”
You notice someone wearing a band shirt you recognize. What’s a good opener?
“I like that band too—what’s your favorite song?”
You get paired with someone you barely know for a project. What should you say first?
"Hey, my name is _____. How should we split up the work?"
You’re at a school dance and want to talk to someone standing alone.
"Hey, are you enjoying the dance?"
You’re in line for lunch and someone drops their fork right next to you. What could you say?
"Hey I got it for you. Don't worry it happens."
You join a table where people are already talking.
"Hey, what are you guys talking about?”
You’re early to class and someone nearby is drawing in a sketchbook.
“That’s actually really good—do you draw a lot?”
Someone in class looks upset after getting a test back. What’s an appropriate way to start talking to them?
"That test was rough."
You want to talk to someone at a party, but they’re on their phone.
“Hey, how do you know everyone here?”
You’re sitting next to someone on a bus during a field trip.
“Are you excited for the trip?”
Someone nearby is wearing a shirt from a TV show you just started watching.
“I just started watching that show—is it good?”
You forgot someone’s name.
“Wait…say your name again?”
You’re waiting outside a classroom with another student.
"Did you finish the homework for today?"
You want to join a conversation already happening in a group.
“Can I join you guys?”
You notice someone playing a game on their phone you also play.
“I play that too—what level are you on?”
