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It takes time for some people to open up in a new conversation. start learning
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to start sharing personal thoughts or feelings more freely
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She looked very approachable, so I decided to start a conversation. start learning
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friendly and easy to talk to
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Many people enjoy small talk, for instance, about the weather or hobbies. start learning
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used to give a specific example
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Asking about someone’s weekend is a great icebreaker. start learning
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a comment or question that helps start a conversation
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Small talk helps you ease into a deeper conversation. start learning
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to start doing something gradually or carefully
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Asking open-ended questions is a good way to get someone talking. start learning
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to encourage someone to speak more
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People often enjoy when others show interest and let them share about themselves. start learning
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to talk about one’s experiences or feelings
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He asked a few follow-up questions to dig deeper into her story. start learning
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to explore a topic or idea in more detail
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She finally opened up to her colleague about her worries. start learning
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to start trusting and talking honestly with another person
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Instead of saying “What time is it?”, use an indirect question like “Could you tell me what time it is?” start learning
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a polite way of asking something using ‘if’, ‘whether’, or ‘could you tell me’
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Using phrases like “Could you tell me...” helps to soften a question. start learning
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to make a question sound more polite or gentle
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He always sounds considerate when asking for help. start learning
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to appear polite and thoughtful
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To navigate social situations Learning polite expressions helps you navigate social situations more easily. start learning
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to manage interactions with others successfully
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She handled the awkward situation with grace. start learning
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in a polite, calm, and respectful way
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Speaking to strangers can feel daunting at first. start learning
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making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something zniechęcający (zbyt wyzywający), przytłaczający, onieśmielający (np. o zadaniu)
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You can improve your social confidence if you practice and engage more often. start learning
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to actively participate and communicate with others
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To become comfortable with After a few conversations, she became comfortable with talking to new people. start learning
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to get used to something and stop feeling nervous
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Starting with a yes/no question can make a stranger feel more at ease. start learning
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a question that can be answered simply with “yes” or “no”
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He felt intimidated at first but soon started chatting confidently. start learning
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to feel nervous or afraid of something or someone
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It’s easy to make small talk at a café or networking event. start learning
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to have light, casual conversation about simple topics
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To ask the right questions Good communicators know how to ask the right questions. start learning
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to choose questions that create a good and natural conversation
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It’s important to engage with people rather than just talk at them. start learning
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to interact and build a connection with another person
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Developing strong social skills helps you connect with new people. start learning
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the abilities needed to communicate and interact politely
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Politeness can make a big difference in how people respond to you. start learning
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a behavior that shows respect and good manners
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Her smile encouraged him to continue the conversation. start learning
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to give someone confidence to do something
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Indirect questions are a go-to tool for polite communication. start learning
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something you use regularly because it’s effective
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To strike up a conversation He struck up a conversation with the person next to him on the train. start learning
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to start talking with someone you don’t know
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To make conversation flow Active listening helps to make conversation flow smoothly. start learning
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to help a talk continue naturally
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Being curious is one of the best ways to connect with others. start learning
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to form relationships or bonds with people
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