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The words to say first, in one place you can save

Real conversation starters for school, parties, first days somewhere new, and text, plus what to say after they answer. Free, and it takes about ten minutes to read.

What's inside the guide

  • Word-for-word openers for six different situations, from a checkout line to a party
  • The two follow-up moves that turn an opener into an actual conversation
  • Questions that get you past small talk once things have warmed up
  • What to do when a conversation goes nowhere, which happens to everybody