I am ready to bet all of us know how frustrating and misleading can be the attempts to break the ice with someone new. Sometimes the awkwardness becomes unbearable. Don’t know what to do? We are here to help you.
- show interest
Show this person that you are genuinely interested in this conversation or simply communication. Ask questions – smile.
- jokes
Makes jokes and try to turn everything into a joke, even the way you feel awkward with each other.
- plan
Make a plan and if you see that conversation doesn’t go – use some standard prepared questions.
- listen
Always listen and try not to interrupt.
- no frowns
Do not frown!
