Starting a conversation with someone you don't know can feel strangely difficult.
You want to say something.
You don't want to sound awkward.
You don't want to interrupt.
And you don't know whether the other person even wants to talk.
The good news is that starting a conversation doesn't require a perfect opening line.
It usually starts with curiosity.
Start with something specific
A generic message such as:
“Hey.”
doesn't give the other person much to respond to.
A specific question creates more direction.
For example:
