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How Do I Break the Ice?

Breaking the ice is an idiom that refers to the process of the interactions between two people who do not know each other to become more relaxed with each other. If you’re one who falls during those initial moments when you’re meeting someone new, you’ve come to the right place. Read on.

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This is a great way to start conservation in almost any situation. You can see the weather, your situation, or a request you may have, such as asking for directions or assistance (Is it always that hot in February?” or “Do you know the best route to downtown?”)

Be a good listener

Show a sincere interest in what the other person is talking about. __2.___Smile and nod, when appreciate. Engage by asking follow up questions or inputting appropriate feedback to the conversation.

Be funny

Using a natural ability to make people laugh is always a good way to break the ice. If your humor is more of an acquired taste, you may want to tread carefully in the ice-breaking stage.___ 3.___

Share a fact

Facts are entertaining and interesting and can be great ways to break the ice at social and business events. You can use anything and everything from the weather to things about your city to current events. Make sure you know your facts, or else someone could correct you, which could be embarrassing.__ 4.__

Stay positive

Try to maintain a smile and never frown when meeting someone new.___ 5.__If a touchy or uncomfortable subject is inadvertently brought up, attempt to divert the conversation to a different direction.

State an opinion

This can be a little tricky, but also fun. Opinions work better in social situations like parties and sporting events. You can state an opinion about current events, work, the weather, or where you are at the present moment. You can talk about a movie, TV show, restaurant, or book.

A. Maintain good eye contact

B. Open by asking questions.

C. Don’t ruin the conversation into negative grounds.

D. Make a special comment on a common event.

E. Avoid making mean jokes about people.

F. Try not to stare at others while talking

G. If not, your intention is to spark a controversy.