#3 Compliments. “I’m glad I met you here, or this place would be such a bore.” Saying something nice will help the person to warm up better to you. A compliment or two is a pleasant break from the typical conversation of questions and answers.
On a cautionary note, compliment the person you’re talking to only when both of you have been talking for at least a few minutes. Saying it too soon can seem creepy and desperate. But if they say something they’re proud of, like “I just got promoted” or “I helped organize this party”, make sure you use the circumstance to compliment them about it.
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