Talk to

Anyone
Through
Small Talk

From Ice Breakers

to Follow Up
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 Ice Breakers for
Different Social Settings

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 What Would You Say?

You are at a pub. There are some

new guys who are talking among
themselves about the basketball
match last night. You want to
engage in their conversation.
What would you say?
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 What Would You Say?

You are at a restaurant. The person

at the table right next to you is
sitting alone like you. How would
you start a conversation?

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 What Would You Say?

You are at a barbecue party at a

friend’s house. There is a new girl
you haven’t met before. How would
you start a dialogue?
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Bonus Ideas to Start
a Small Talk

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Which one sounds better?
At a party, to someone you haven’t met
before:

A) Nice hands.

B) Nice watch. I have a similar one.

Where did you buy it?

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Which one sounds better?

On the train, to a stranger:

A) Hey, what are you reading?

B) I am sorry, I couldn’t help but notice

that you were reading … What do
you think about the ... ?

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Why, When, and
How to Follow Up

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Write a Follow Up E-mail

At an art exhibition, you met a famous

local artist. You asked him/her about her
art. He/she talked to you in a friendly
way. You are also interested in art and
skilled at it to a certain extent. Write to
him/her a follow up email.

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 Your E-Mail

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 THANK YOU
AND
KEEP LEARNING!

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