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