SMALL TALK – USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Asking open-ended questions: Emphasising mutual interests:

So, what do you think of…? It’s always good to meet somebody interested in…
What’s your opinion about…? I don’t often meet people who like …..as much as I do!
How about this /these …., huh? It’s great to meet somebody who is as excited about ……as I am!
Have you heard about…?

Encouraging your partner to speak:

It is ……, isn’t it?

I can’t believe……, can you?
It’s great that…., don’t you think?
I would love to …., wouldn’t you?