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’re waiting outside a classroom with another student.
"Did you finish the homework for today?"
You join a table where people are already talking.
"Hey, what are you guys talking about?”
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 community fair or festival and someone near you is carrying food that looks good.
“That smells amazing, where did you get it?”
You want to start a conversation with someone you think is really cool, but you feel nervous.
“Hi, I’m ___ . I don’t think we’ve met before.”
Someone you know is sitting alone before an assembly starts.
“Mind if I sit here with you?”
You’re sitting next to someone at the airport/on a plane and there’s a long delay.
“Have you been waiting long too?”
You’re at a club meeting for the first time.
“How long have you been in this club?”
You’re sitting next to someone on a bus during a field trip.
“Are you excited for the trip?”
You want to join a conversation already happening in a group.
“Can I join you guys?”
You’re at the gym and want to ask if someone is done using equipment.
“Hey, are you almost finished with this machine?”
You’re in an elevator with someone from your school that you recognize but don’t really know.
“You go to ____ High, right?”
You’re at a friend’s birthday dinner and don’t know the people sitting near you.
“How do you know ___?”
You forgot someone’s name.
“Wait…say your name again?”
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’re at a school dance and want to talk to someone standing alone.
"Hey, are you enjoying the dance?"
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 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 want to talk to someone at a party, but they’re on their phone.
“Hey, how do you know everyone here?”
You’re early to class and someone nearby is drawing in a sketchbook.
“That’s actually really good—do you draw a lot?”
Most important rule when starting conversations?
Start with something friendly, respectful, or related to the situation
You notice someone playing a game on their phone you also play.
“I play that too—what level are you on?”
Someone nearby is wearing a shirt from a TV show you just started watching.
“I just started watching that show—is it good?”
You’re waiting for practice to start at basketball tryouts. What could you say?
“Hey, what position do you play?”