How to meet a stranger

Conversation: Meeting someone new

Tom: Hi there! I don’t think we’ve met before. My name is Tom.

Sarah: Hi, Tom! Nice to meet you. I’m Sarah.

Tom: Nice to meet you too, Sarah. Are you new here?

Sarah: Yes, I just moved to the city last week.

Tom: Oh, welcome! How are you finding it so far?

Sarah: It’s great! But I don’t know many people yet.

Tom: Well, now you know one more! Do you work around here?

Sarah: Yes, I just started a job at a marketing company nearby.

Tom: That sounds exciting. Maybe we can grab coffee sometime.

Sarah: I’d like that!

Meeting someone new.

Key phrases to learn

  • "I don’t think we’ve met before." – A polite way to start a conversation with a stranger.
  • "Nice to meet you." – A common phrase to say when you meet someone for the first time.
  • "Are you new here?" – A simple question to show interest in the person.
  • "How are you finding it so far?" – A way to ask about their experience in a new place.
  • "Well, now you know one more!" – A friendly way to make someone feel welcome.
  • "Maybe we can grab coffee sometime." – A casual way to suggest meeting again.

Conversation tips

  1. Start with a friendly greeting – Say “Hi” or “Hello” with a smile.
  2. Introduce yourself – Say your name and ask for theirs.
  3. Ask simple questions – Start with “Are you new here?” or “What brings you here?”
  4. Listen and respond – Show interest in their answers and continue the conversation.
  5. Be friendly but not too personal – Keep the conversation light and comfortable.
  6. End the conversation politely – Say “It was nice meeting you” or suggest meeting again.

Practice exercise

Try practicing this conversation with a friend:

You: Hi there! I don’t think we’ve met before. My name is ___.
Stranger: Hi! Nice to meet you. I’m ___.
You: Nice to meet you too! Are you new here?
Stranger: Yes, I just ___.
You: Oh, welcome! How are you finding it so far?
Stranger: It’s ___.
You: Well, now you know one more person!

With these phrases and tips, you’ll feel more confident when meeting new people. Try using them in real life!

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