How to be smooth when beginning a conversation

Easy.

• Say hello,

• ask their name,

• repeat their name,

• ask the origin and/or history of their name,

• ask for the spelling of their name if it is unique or if they have an accent or it’s loud and you can’t hear them,

• then pay them a sincere compliment.

If you’re at a work function ask them “when you’re not working, what do you do for fun?”

If you’re at a non-work function ask them “when you’re not working, what do you do for fun?”

Once you get through that you’ll be well on your way to having a great conversation.