And then it's important to ask follow-up questions – if you don't, small talk can feel very m...............
mechanical
These kinds of questions are good because they allow an easy answer, they're not too personal, but they can quickly b.............
break the ice
So you have s........... who aren't sure what to say to each other.
strangers
In some cultures, silence is good; it's positive because it s........... respect.
signals
Sometimes the specific questions don't really matter- you just ask a question to g............. .
get the ball rolling
If possible, find something you h............. the other person.
have in common with