What is your favorite icebreaker to get a conversation started?
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Thomas Hansen@thomas_hansen5
A fun and light-hearted question about hobbies or interests can be a great icebreaker. By the way, we just launched our product today! Follow us and try it out with a 7-day free trial.
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When is there any situation, I try to base my reply or my "pickup line" on that situation. And sometimes only curious ordinary questions: Where are u from, what do you do? You can get many answers from people. All it is about picking some parts and diving deeper :) genuine interest.
Mostly I start with introducing myself and asking him/ her what he does and where are they from
I would choose to talk about lighter topics such as asking if the person has enjoyed any recent movies, books or music.
My favorite icebreaker to initiate a conversation is asking about someone's recent travels or favorite destinations. It's a topic that usually sparks enthusiasm and allows people to share personal experiences, cultural insights, and often leads to interesting anecdotes or recommendations. Travel is a universal interest that transcends backgrounds and professions, making it a great way to connect and learn something new about the person you're speaking with.
Normal greetings paired with a question. There's a technique in psychology called "Foot in the door" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fo...
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Hey, don't you think this is getting too formal?
Mostly I start with the question about favorite place to visit? What do you ask?
I like to ask "if you could meet anyone from history, who woult it be?
If you can only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I ask about how do you like to spend weekend
I like to ask about the 'WISH'.
I start with asking a favorite app
I start my conversation with question about asking the most unique thing
I usually ask, "what's the most interesting thing you've learned recently?" It's a great way to spark a fun and engaging conversation
Share your favorite icebreakers to kickstart conversations.
I ask, ""What's your favorite app?"" It's fun to share. What's your go-to?
I ask, "What’s the coolest thing you learned lately?" It starts a fun chat
I like to ask, ""If you could meet anyone from history, who would it be?"" What's your favorite?