Conversation Skills

When meeting someone for the first time, what is a good question to ask to start a conversation?

• Can I borrow your phone?

• What do you do for a living?

• How much money do you make?

• What is your favorite color?

How can you politely ask someone for their name?

• Tell me your name now!

• Hey, what's your name?

• What do they call you?

• Excuse me, may I ask for your name?

What is a common small talk topic to discuss with someone you just met?

• religion

• personal finances

• politics

• weather

How do you respond when someone asks you 'How are you?'

• Why do you care?

• I'm good, thank you. How about you?

• I'm terrible, thanks for asking.

• I don't want to talk about it.

What is a polite way to excuse yourself from a conversation?

• Excuse me, I need to take care of something.

• I have better things to do.

• I'm bored, I'm leaving.

• Sorry, I have to go now.

When meeting someone, what is a good way to show interest in their well-being?

• Actively listen, ask open-ended questions, show empathy and support

• Change the subject to talk about yourself

• Avoid eye contact and look disinterested

• Interrupt them while they are speaking

How can you politely ask someone about their weekend plans?

• Got any plans for the weekend?

• Do you have any exciting plans for the weekend?

• Are you doing anything fun this weekend?

• What are you doing this weekend?

What is a common way to express gratitude in a conversation?

• No problem.

• Thank you.

• I don't care.

• You're welcome.

What is a polite way to ask for someone's opinion on a topic?

• What are your thoughts on [topic]?

• What do you think about [topic]?

• Give me your opinion on [topic]?

• Tell me what you feel about [topic]?

How do you respond when someone compliments you?

• Thank you

• No, I don't deserve it

• Make a negative comment about yourself

• Ignore the compliment