1.Invoke Ikea
1.聊聊宜家

“My favorite conversation topics are something relevant yet funny. My favorite at an event is ‘I just came here for the free Swedish meatballs, why are you here?’” —Nicole DiCristofaro
“我最喜歡聊那些有關(guān)系也有趣的話題，在某種場(chǎng)合我最喜歡說(shuō)‘我來(lái)這兒就是為了吃免費(fèi)瑞典肉丸的，你為什么來(lái)這兒？’”—Nicole DiCristofaro

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2. Use a self-deprecating line
2.自嘲

“A self-depreciating line is a good opening when someone is engaging in a positive type task and you comment on it. For instance, ‘I’m jealous that you are so good at that!’.” —Paul DePompo
“有人做一份積極的工作時(shí)自嘲是很好的開(kāi)場(chǎng)白，你可以評(píng)價(jià)一下，比如‘我真羨慕你這份工作做得這么好！’”—Paul DePompo

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3. Tell a really dumb joke
3.講一個(gè)愚蠢的笑話

“People are usually more receptive to dumb jokes because it doesn’t require much effort and they don’t have to worry about not getting it.” —Hunt Etheridge.
“人們通常更愿意聽(tīng)愚蠢的笑話，因?yàn)槁?tīng)著不費(fèi)力氣，他們也不需要擔(dān)心聽(tīng)不懂?！薄狧unt Etheridge.

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4. Blow their mind
4.刺激他們的思維

“You can ask someone ‘What are the only 3 countries that start with J?’ [Jordan, Japan, Jamaica] Then circle back with them later to see if they have an answer. They’ll be thinking about it—and you—all evening.” —Hunt Etheridge
“你可以問(wèn)別人‘哪三個(gè)國(guó)家以字母J開(kāi)頭？’（Jordan, Japan, Jamaica）過(guò)后再找到他們看看是否有答案了。他們一整晚都會(huì)想這件事，也會(huì)想著你。” —Hunt Etheridge

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5. Get deep
5.使話題深入

“When you see someone enjoying a coffee you can highlight the beauty in the moment. This is good for getting to see if this person is open and up for talking without making it seem like you are trying too hard.” —Paul DePompo.
“你看見(jiàn)某個(gè)人品嘗咖啡時(shí)可以強(qiáng)調(diào)那一刻的美，這樣可以很好地知道是否這個(gè)人會(huì)敞開(kāi)心扉跟你聊天，而不會(huì)覺(jué)得你太過(guò)刻意?！薄狿aul DePompo

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6. Ask a question with no right or wrong answer
6.問(wèn)一個(gè)答案不分對(duì)錯(cuò)的問(wèn)題

“Asking someone ‘Where are you from?’ is great because it’s a simple and natural way to begin to ask someone about themselves. Any question that is open-ended will work because everyone has a different answer.” —Simon Marcel Badinter
“‘你從哪兒來(lái)？’是一個(gè)很好的問(wèn)題，因?yàn)檫@樣能簡(jiǎn)單自然地了解對(duì)方。任何一個(gè)答案開(kāi)放的問(wèn)題都可以，因?yàn)槿藗儠?huì)有不同的答案?！猄imon Marcel Badinter”

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7. Take advantage of the situation
7.利用好當(dāng)時(shí)的環(huán)境

“One of the best ways to start a conversation is to ask a question, and questions germane to the situation are best. For example, if you’re at an event, ask ‘Have you heard this speaker, band, or author before?’” —Dawn Maslar
“最好的一種開(kāi)場(chǎng)白就是問(wèn)一個(gè)問(wèn)題，最好是與當(dāng)時(shí)環(huán)境有關(guān)的問(wèn)題，比如，如果你們出席某個(gè)場(chǎng)合，就問(wèn)‘你之前聽(tīng)過(guò)這個(gè)演講者、樂(lè)隊(duì)或作者的演講/演出嗎？’”—Dawn Maslar

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8. Use a movie quote
8.引用電影臺(tái)詞

“I can tell you the best conversation openers in movies are ones that ask a question, tease, and reveal some amazing (or weird) truth about yourself.” —Murray Suid
“我跟你說(shuō)電影中最好的開(kāi)場(chǎng)白就是問(wèn)問(wèn)題、拿別人開(kāi)玩笑并說(shuō)點(diǎn)自己驚人（或怪異的）事?！薄狹urray Suid

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9. Make a bet
9.打賭

“Walk up to someone and tell them you need them to settle a bet between you and your friend. It gives you a great in to start a conversation.” —Chris Seiter
“走向某個(gè)人，跟他說(shuō)你需要他來(lái)解決你和朋友打的賭，這就給了你一個(gè)很好的機(jī)會(huì)開(kāi)啟一個(gè)對(duì)話。” —Chris Seiter

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10. Offer to help them
10.主動(dòng)提供幫助

“Being helpful is always a great way to get a person’s attention, especially when they are struggling to do something or seem overwhelmed.” —Alexis Nicole White
“幫忙總是吸引人注意力的好方法，尤其是當(dāng)對(duì)方做事很費(fèi)力或看起來(lái)不知所措的時(shí)候?！?—Alexis Nicole White

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（翻譯：菲菲）