Top 10 ice breakers

Sometimes it is difficult to know what to say when meeting new people.

This guide of our top 10 ice breakers should help:

1. SMILE – it will make you appear open and friendly
2. SAY HELLO – sounds simple, but what better way to start a conversation?
3. INTRODUCE YOURSELF – try to do this early on in the conversation as it may be awkward to drop it in later on.
4. OFFER A COMPLIMENT – only do this if it sounds sincere, you do not want to offend someone you have only just met.
5. SUGGEST A DRINK – if you are in a social setting suggest a drink as it will keep the conversation going for you to get to know one another better.
6. ASK QUESTIONS – people often feel at ease when they are answering questions about themselves. Try to make some questions open ended as this provides an opportunity to discuss.
7. COMMENT ON YOUR SURROUNDINGS – although quite a neutral topic of conversation it can open up a discussion about other places they go to and the things they like to do.
8. BE CAREFUL WITH JOKES – while humour is a great way of making friends, be careful that any jokes you offer aren’t offensive or rude.
9. LISTEN – try not to hog the conversation, it should be a two way street.
10. HAVE FUN – above all else, try not to over think things and just enjoy chatting to a new person and the opportunity to make a new friend.

Now you just have to sign up to SOCIAL SCENES and start attending some of our great events to put the ice breakers into practice.