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10 Best Opening Lines to Make a Connection

Guest post by: Maribeth Kuzmeski

Article Overview: I’ve asked many successful connectors – What do you say to open conversations with others? Are there magic words you use that make strangers open up and actually want to talk with you? What do you say to allow people to connect with you? The key is to help them connect with you, and in turn, you with them. You want to listen, not necessarily talk. To do that, you can control the conversation for as long as you want by asking good questions, paying attention by listening, and really separating yourself from others.

10 Best Opening Lines to Make a Connection

I’ve asked many successful connectors – What do you say to open conversations with others? Are there magic words you use that make strangers open up and actually want to talk with you? What do you say to allow people to connect with you?

The key is to help them connect with you, and in turn, you with them. You want to listen, not necessarily talk. To do that, you can control the conversation for as long as you want by asking good questions, paying attention by listening, and really separating yourself from others.

10 Best Opening Lines to Make a Connection (not cheesy pick up lines!):

1. I really like your [tie, shirt, blouse, shoes, purse, briefcase]. Where did you get it?

2. How do you like that phone? (then ask about their favorite and least favorite features)

3. Hi, How are you? (typical question followed up after they say “good”) Really?! Really how are you?

4. Have you been here before?

5. (Comment on something they are doing – i.e. if you are in a grocery store) Have you bought that before?

6. Are you from here?

7. Do you know where [PLACE] is? (directions)

8. I heard you like _____________. Can you tell me about that?

9. I heard you work on ____________. How can I help you?

10. Do you have the time? (followed by) I love your watch! Where did you get it?

What do you say to allow others to connect with you and open up?

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