How to start a conversation

Knowing how to start a conversation is an important life skill. Here are six conversation starters that you could use with almost anyone—from your new next door neighbour to the new kid at school. Ditch the awkward silence and staring at the ground and try out one of these conversation starters next time you meet someone new. Look them in the eye, smile, say hi, tell them your name, ask them theirs, then go for it. You might learn something interesting.