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''So tell me what kind of person he was." |
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"John has told me so much about your mother. He said she was . . . " |
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"So, are others involved in his care?" |
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Tip 211: Use opening lines that lead someplace. |
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Try a few of these as staples: |
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"What's this economy doing to your business/industry?" |
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"What do you think about the party?" |
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"Did you read the paper today?" |
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"How do you fit into the picture they're discussing?" |
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"What's your role in this project/group/crowd?" |
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"What experience have you had in this arena?" |
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"I'm not familiar with your industry/group. Will you give me a little background?" |
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"How's life treating you this month/this week/today?" |
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"Am I interrupting a personal conversation?" |
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"So tell me who won todayyou or the lions?" |
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"Someone told me you were the one to ask about X? I need advice." |
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"Jim told me to be sure to come talk to you." |
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"Sherry wanted me to say hello for her." |
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"It's certainly pretty/noisy/cold/fun in here, isn't it?" |
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"The atmosphere here reminds me of my junior prom/our last salesconvention/our board meetings." |
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"Doesn't Ginny look gorgeous/happy/excited/pleased/proud tonight?" |
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"Isn't this food delicious? Do you know what's in it?" |
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"I don't know a soul here, so I'm going to barge right in and eavesdrop." |
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"What do all these people here have in common?" |
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"How was the traffic/parking/weather on the way in?" |
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"How do you know the host/group/boss/couple?" |
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"People seem to be enjoying themselves, don't you think?" |
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"So what do you do for a living?" |
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"So what do you do when you're not working?" |
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"Are you enjoying the cruise/party/project/seminar?" |
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