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The Completely Audacious Guide to Breaking the Ice
Use this set of easy no-fail conversation starters to build relationships with new friends and colleagues, anywhere, in any situation
Growing up, I had a severe speech impediment. I had an especially hard time with words that began with the letter “m.”
My name is Michael. As you might imagine, I was terrified of meeting new people.
I got over it by taking a sales job. Although I was nervous (and it showed) for the first few months, forcing myself to test ways of starting conversations improved my confidence and boosted my career.
You might not have grown up stuttering. Still, like me, you might struggle to find the right words. The following guide gives you specific conversation starters that I’ve found successful. Use them to quickly build more successful relationships with everyone you meet.
To kick things off, we are going to start with conversation starters in professional settings and then move on to social ones.
Conversation Starters in Professional Settings
When I first researched ways to better connect with others at work, I advised leading with a question like “Describe your…
