Conversational Starters and Small Talk

A general greeting asking about someone's well-being.

Informal greeting, similar to 'How are you doing?'

Used when meeting someone for the first time.

Informal greeting asking about someone's well-being.

Expresses surprise and pleasure at seeing someone after a long time.

Asks what someone is doing or planning.

Expresses pleasure at seeing someone.

A polite farewell wish.

Informal farewell.

A polite question to inquire about someone's day.

A polite response to 'How are you?'

Expressing appreciation for the weather.

A comment about the pleasant weather.

Commenting on slightly cold weather.

A polite inquiry about someone's weekend.

A common question to inquire about someone's job or occupation.

Used to politely get someone's attention.

Expressing gratitude.

A polite response to 'Thank you'.

Shows comprehension.

A general greeting asking about someone's well-being.

Asking for updates or news about someone's life.

A casual way to ask how someone is.

Asking about someone's recent activities.

A polite greeting upon first meeting someone.

A more formal version of 'Nice to meet you'.

An informal greeting expressing surprise at not seeing someone for a long time.

A polite inquiry about someone's current day.

A polite question about someone's day.

Asking about someone's plans for the day.

A polite way to ask what someone is doing.

A polite response to 'How are you?'

A casual response to 'How are you?'

An enthusiastic response to 'How are you?'

A casual and positive response to 'How are you?'

A question to find out the reason for someone's presence.