How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger

Welcome to the How To series, which provides quick and easy tips on how to handle a variety of common work situations. This video lesson, How to Start a Conversation with a Stranger, uses dialogue to highlight useful strategies for engaging in conversation with someone you’ve never met before. These strategies include preparing yourself, being approachable, asking questions, and being genuine, among others. Although talking to new people may seem intimidating at first, once you gather your courage and implement these simple tips, you’ll find that there’s nothing scary about it at all. Soon, you’ll know everyone around your workplace!