Meeting new people can be intimidating. It can also be the starting point for the best friendships you’ll ever have. In today’s edition of Real Talk, Andrew and Kassy discuss the different ways to start a conversation with a stranger.

In this episode, you’ll hear a variety of conversation starters, personal introductions, and good topics to talk about. You’ll also learn about using a nickname versus your real name and what to say if you are in between jobs. This episode is perfect to help you with real-life situations that happen every day.

Fun facts

The example dialogue in this episode has two people meeting for the first time at a book club. One of the most famous book clubs in the world is Oprah’s Book Club. Led by talk show host Oprah Winfrey, the club has chosen more than 70 titles since 1996. Oprah’s Book Club has done a lot to popularize many books and authors.

Expressions included in the study guide

* To strike up a conversation

* I’m [name], but you can call me [nickname]

* What brings you [somewhere]?

* Born and raised

* In between jobs

* To keep it light

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