Here’s an easy hack if you want to talk to someone new: Find something the person is wearing and compliment it. Just a simple “love that bracelet or that’s an awesome shirt” is an easy way to open the conversation. No pressure and no commitment or anything. Makes the other person feel good.
In general, just being interested in the other person will cause them to open up and be more receptive.
Good reading:
- How to win friends and influence people (mom’s favorite book)