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How to make introduction I self-introduction name, hometown, family members (who are they, what are they), hobby, school/major, occupation, nationality ExampleMy name is Meichen. My friend call me Mei, I am Chinese. I come from Beijing. There are six people in my family. I have one older brother and two older sister. My brother and my father are doctor. My elder sister is primary school teacher. I am in a global fortune 500 company work. My job is an accountant. Job titles How to start a conversation? How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger If You decided to meet new people, yet you dont know what to start talking about. Here are a few ways to find common topics to get acquainted. steps Greet the person, and smile in a friendly way. Ask in a general, friendly tone, How are you?, How are things with you? Nice weather were having! Go into general topics in common, such as current news, issues (avoiding hot button political debates) weather interests friendly topics such as food, music, movies, books, sports, fashion, etc. Just avoid topics such as politics，marrital status, income, religion, etc. How to start a conversation A very common way to start a conversation in the West is to talk about the weather because it is an inoffensive way to start a conversation under any circumstances. Strangers can break the ice and warm up the atmosphere by talking about the weather. In this way, people can get to know each other naturally and continue to talk about other subjects. Expressions Nice day, isn’t it? Dreadful weather, don’t you think? What a wonderful dress you are wearing! Excuse me, is anybody sitting here? Say, don’t I know you from somewhere? Sorry, I couldn’t help overhearing--- did you mention something about…? Excuse me, could you let me have a look at your magazine? I am fond of the film star on the cover. Focused speaking task1 II introduce A to B I’d like you to meet my friend… Let me introduce…to you This is ... 很