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，在某種場合我最喜歡說‘我來這兒就是為了吃免費瑞典肉丸的，你為什么來這兒？’”—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自嘲是很好的開場白，你可以評價一下，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.
“人們通常更愿意聽愚蠢的笑話，因為聽著不費力氣，他們也不需要擔(dān)心聽不懂?！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
“你可以問別人‘哪三個國家以字母J開頭？’（Jordan, Japan, Jamaica）過后再找到他們看看是否有答案了。他們一整晚都會想這件事，也會想著你?！?—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.
“你看見某個人品嘗咖啡時可以強調(diào)那一刻的美，這樣可以很好地知道是否這個人會敞開心扉跟你聊天，而不會覺得你太過刻意?！薄狿aul DePompo

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6. Ask a question with no right or wrong answer
6.問一個答案不分對錯的問題

“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？’是一個很好的問題，因為這樣能簡單自然地了解對方。任何一個答案開放的問題都可以，因為人們會有不同的答案?！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
“最好的一種開場白就是問一個問題，最好是與當(dāng)時環(huán)境有關(guān)的問題，比如，如果你們出席某個場合，就問‘你之前聽過這個演講者、樂隊或作者的演講/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
“我跟你說電影中最好的開場白就是問問題、拿別人開玩笑并說點自己驚人（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
“走向某個人，跟他說你需要他來解決你和朋友打的賭，這就給了你一個很好的機會開啟一個對話?！?—Chris Seiter

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10. Offer to help them
10.主動提供幫助

“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)對方做事很費力或看起來不知所措的時候?！?—Alexis Nicole White

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（翻譯：菲菲）