9/9/21 5:05 Striking up a conversation

Striking up a conversation

Some phrases and expressions allow us to strike up a conversation

I wanted to ask you…

I wonder/I was wondering if…
Don't you think…
Mind you,…
Look here,…
By the way…
I'll tell you what…
You know what…

Sometimes, it is necessary to allow oneself a little time to think

I must say…
To tell you the truth…
What I mean is…
As a matter of fact…
How can/shall/should I put it?
As I was saying…
Let me see…
Let me think…
Well, you see…

Sometimes we try to join in a conversation

May I join in the conversation?

Can I say something too?
May I just add something?
I'd like to add that…
Sorry for butting in, but…

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9/9/21 5:05 Striking up a conversation

Talking about the weather

It is of course a very common topic. Most of the time it is a way of striking up a conversation:
What a beautiful/fine/nice/gorgeous day!
It looks like rain.
What miserable weather!

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