How do you make small talk with strangers? (For example, when standing in line)?

Answer 1

Start with things you have in common:

"Excuse me, how long have you been waiting?"
If the line is long:
"Can you believe how long this line is?"
If the line is short:
"Looks like we picked a good time to do this."

Answer 2

Its easy, make an observation about your surroundings. If there is a magazine with a crazy title, show cashier, bad weather, great weather... just make a comment that the other person can relate too.

Answer 3

Compliments. People love to hear about how much you love their brand new shoes, coat, or purse. Then, they'll tell you thanx. you can say something like, oh how cool when they say they bought it in new york. then you bring up, do you visit there often, i have family in new york, do you? and just all that jazz. try to find things in common. before you know it, you'll be exchanging gossip and sipping martinis!

Answer 4

Look for something interesting that they may have on or are holding. Maybe you like their hair cut. Find a way to give them a complement.

Answer 5

ask them if they got a phone to make a quick call or comment bout their hairstyle or clothing for example yo shoes look fresh u got them yesterday

Answer 6

Say stupid things like "I guess nobody wanted to cook tonight" if your waiting for food. Or something like "think they could be any slower?". Or you could bring up the weather.

Answer 7

ask something simple like: excuse me do u have the time, then start up some talk bout how you forgot your watch bla bla blah, so easy :)

Answer 8

Ask how the weather is, if the person is older.

Answer 9

i don't. what's the point of such talk? i mean i never start myself but if other people want to talk to me, i have no problem with that

Answer 10

Start by telling them "hello". Then ask "how has your day been?". Should work... Glad to help you.