Phrases

Conversational Starters and Small Talk

100 phrases

How are you doing?

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

What's up?

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

Nice to meet you.

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Used when meeting someone for the first time.

How's it going?

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Informal greeting asking about someone's well-being.

Long time no see!

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

What are you up to?

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Asks what someone is doing or planning.

It's nice to see you.

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Expresses pleasure at seeing someone.

Have a good day!

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A polite farewell wish.

See you later!

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Informal farewell.

How was your day?

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A polite question to inquire about someone's day.

I'm fine, thank you.

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A polite response to 'How are you?'

What a beautiful day!

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Expressing appreciation for the weather.

The weather is nice today.

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A comment about the pleasant weather.

It's a bit cold today.

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Commenting on slightly cold weather.

Did you have a good weekend?

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A polite inquiry about someone's weekend.

So, what do you do?

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

Excuse me.

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Used to politely get someone's attention.

Thank you.

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Expressing gratitude.

You're welcome.

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A polite response to 'Thank you'.

I understand.

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Shows comprehension.

How are you doing?

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

What's new?

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Asking for updates or news about someone's life.

How's it going?

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A casual way to ask how someone is.

What have you been up to?

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Asking about someone's recent activities.

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