Meeting New People or Reconnecting
Seeing someone again after some time but forgetting their name
I'm so sorry, your face is familiar, but I can't quite remember your name
Yeah, I feel like we’ve crossed paths before… I’m [their name],
Asking to take a chair from another table at a bar
Excuse me for interrupting, is this seat taken?
Not at all, go ahead!
Helping someone pick up dropped items
Oh, here, let me help you with that!
Oh, thank you so much!
Offering to help someone carry heavy items
That looks heavy—can I help you with that?
Oh, that’s really kind—yes, I’d love a hand, thanks!
Recognizing someone but unsure where you met them
You look really familiar—did we meet at [event/place] before?
Of course! I’m [their name]. Yes, we met at [place/event]
Breaking the ice in a waiting room
Waiting rooms are such a drag , aren’t they?
Haha, so true. Hopefully, they won’t keep us waiting too long!
Offering to a seat on public transport
Would you like to take this seat? I don’t mind standing
Thank you so much. That’s so thoughtful
Offering someone an umbrella in the rain
You’re getting soaked—want to share my umbrella for a bit?
That’s so kind of you! Let’s hope it stops raining soon
Joining a conversation someone is having about golf
I couldn’t help overhearing your conversation about golf ? That’s my favorite sport!
Oh absolutely—feel free to jump in! Do you follow the new LIV tournament?
Sharing a moment of humor waiting in the street with a crowd of people during a fire drill
Guess we’re all in this together! The joys of evacuations!
Exactly! It’s like a test of patience for everyone
Offering directions if someone looks lost
You seem like you might need some help. What are you looking for?
Actually, I could use some help! I’m looking for [place].
Inviting someone to join you for a coffee during a break at work
Hey, I’m going to grab a coffee—want to join me?
Sure, I could use a break—let’s go
You're late for dinner and you introducing yourself to a group of people already sitting down.
Hi everyone, I’m [your name].
Starting a conversation while watching an event (tennis)
Great game, right?
Oh, totally! It's absolutely massive
Hold a door open for someone so they can enter first
After you!
Offering to pay for the drinks as your guest is about to pay
No, no, it's on me