How Do You Usually Begins your Conversations?

[Joso]

When i want to talk with a person, i generally begin talking about what is happening around us.
If i know the person, i also like to speak about our momments in the past

[Prinses]

Just saying hi and from there on conversation starts with that person. It’s automatic and mostly people who I talk with come up with subjects to talk about.

[Mortimer]

I say "Hi and How are you" and then the conversations starts from there. The person automatically tells me how she/he feels and such.

[Teutone]

I dont hate niggers, but...

[Borealis]

"I hate my fucking life"

[GreentheViper]

Hey

[Joso]

I dont hate niggers, but...

But they stole my bike

[The Lawspeaker]

Depending on whether I know that person I can be either very formal or very informal.

Mode 1: "Excuse me, but (insert question or comment) - followed by an introduction (if this applies).
Mode 2: "Hello, mate ! How have you been, eh ? Listen.. ehm.."

(As translated)

[Mortimer]

Depending on whether I know that person I can be either very formal or very informal.

Mode 1: "Excuse me, but (insert question or comment) - followed by an introduction (if this applies).
Mode 2: "Hello, mate ! How have you been, eh ? Listen.. ehm.."

(As translated)

Same here. If I dont know the person. I will also "Say Excuse me.... " and I will use the formal third person "Sie" in English I think this doesnt exist as everyone is You but in german there is "Sie" (formal) and "Du" (informal)

[The Lawspeaker]

Same here. If I dont know the person. I will also "Say Excuse me.... " and I will use the formal third person "Sie" in English I think this doesnt exist as everyone is You but in german there is "Sie" (formal) and "Du" (informal)

Same in Dutch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%E2%80%93V_distinction#Dutch). I am probably one of the few people in this part of the country that wouldn't dream of using the informal form of address to anyone older than me. Period. And that includes relatives - and yes: that would have included my parents.

[Prinses]

Same in Dutch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%E2%80%93V_distinction#Dutch). I am probably one of the few people in this part of the country that wouldn't dream of using the informal form of address to anyone older than me. Period. And that includes relatives - and yes: that would have included my parents.

It's rude to say 'je/jij' instead of 'uw/u' to strangers or people who're older imo. People here complain when I say 'uw/u' though, they want me to say 'je/jij' xD

[The Lawspeaker]

It's rude to say 'je' instead of 'uw' to strangers or people who're older imo. People here complain when I say 'uw' though, they want me to say 'je/jij' xD

I make a consistent point out of using "u"/"uw". There is nothing more that ticks me off more than some young shop assistant addressing me informally. I tend to respond rather coldly to ones informal "hi" and "how can I help you" (informal you) with a "Certainly, you may." (formal you). I have no problems with it on forums though but on a day to day basis I don't take kindly to it. You know what those high school lassies are usually like. Call me an old fart, my dear Prinses, call me an old fart !

[Kivan]

I don't know, it always starts in different ways with different people. Today for example, the first thing i said was "Good afternoon babe" first for a certain person. hahaha

[Prinses]

I make a consistent point out of using "u"/"uw". There is nothing more that ticks me off more than some young shop assistant addressing me informally. I tend to respond rather coldly to ones informal "hi" and "how can I help you" (informal you) with a "Certainly, you may." (formal you). I have no problems with it on forums though but on a day to day basis I don't take kindly to it. You know what those high school lassies are usually like. Call me an old fart, my dear Prinses, call me an old fart !

No I can understand it from people of your age it's normal. Dutch people usually care about such things and they taught it us at a young age to adress people who're older with the formal way, but not everyone does it :p

[The Lawspeaker]

No I can understand it from people of your age it's normal. Dutch people usually care about such things and they taught it us at a young age to adress people who're older with the formal way, but not everyone does it :p

Maybe that traditionalism can also be more regionally based. It could be that Northerners are slightly more informal (I have noticed that pattern as well).

[Dandelion]

I make a consistent point out of using "u"/"uw". There is nothing more that ticks me off more than some young shop assistant addressing me informally. I tend to respond rather coldly to ones informal "hi" and "how can I help you" (informal you) with a "Certainly, you may." (formal you). I have no problems with it on forums though but on a day to day basis I don't take kindly to it. You know what those high school lassies are usually like. Call me an old fart, my dear Prinses, call me an old fart !

I remember on Flemish television this guy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Vanthilt) addressing an 80 year old woman with 'je/jij'. It sounded so wrong in my ears.

[The Lawspeaker]

I remember on Flemish television this guy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Vanthilt) addressing an 80 year old woman with 'je/jij'. It sounded so wrong in my ears.

That's disgusting ! I am not even joking: what a time to be alive....

[Finnish Swede]

LOL. I bet I would be very ''rude'' person to many ....

As small talks? ... waist of time and energy.

Still being '' rude'' (or more like ... seeing like one) has never raped or murdered anybody. So I'm happily children of ''rude'' people! LOL.

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[Dandelion]

That's disgusting ! I am not even joking: what a time to be alive....

Marcel Vanthilt is a fanatical proponent of Modern Standard Dutch and want 'je/jij' to become more popular here. He's a lot too fanatical in that endeavour and forgot there's a polite form still. As you know, we have great difficulties saying 'je/jij' casually and instead prefer 'ge/gij' (often confused for 'u' because the direct/indirect object and the possessive forms are 'u' and 'uw' respectively).

Anyway, very impolite to tutoyate an elderly woman, it's like cursing in the church (Dutch proverb).

[The Lawspeaker]

Marcel Vanthilt is a fanatical proponent of Modern Standard Dutch and want 'je/jij' to become more popular here. He's a lot too fanatical in that endeavour and forgot there's a polite form still. As you know, we have great difficulties saying 'je/jij' casually and instead prefer 'ge/gij' (often confused for 'u' because the direct/indirect object and the possessive forms are 'u' and 'uw' respectively).

Anyway, very impolite to tutoyate an elderly woman, it's like cursing in the church (Dutch proverb).
I consider modern Standard Dutch (the sheer disgusting chutzpah the Hollanders used to have in calling it "General Civilised Dutch" !) to be just another version of Hollander imperialism and I think the South should culturally reorient itself more on Flanders. I would love to see Flanders joining the Netherlands and then replacing this Hollander Dutch with a more balanced version that takes both traditions into account.

[Dandelion]

LOL. I bet I would be very ''rude'' person to many ....

As small talks? ... waist of time and energy.

Still being '' rude'' (or more like ... seeing like one) has never raped or murdered anybody. So I'm happily children of ''rude'' people! LOL.

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In Scandinavia, so I've been told, the polite form is ironically more commonly in use among younger people, whereas boomers always speak very casually. Only young people use the polite 'ni', is that true?

[Finnish Swede]

In Scandinavia, so I've been told, the polite form is ironically more commonly in use among younger people, whereas boomers always speak very casually. Only young people use the polite 'ni', is that true?

I just wanted to point out ... what is important and what isn't.

Younger people? I have not noticed.

[Stratagos]

Arriba España.

[Dandelion]

I just wanted to point out ... what is important and what isn't.

Younger people? I have not noticed.

Only in restaurants and boutiques, according to DuoLingo Swedes. :p And initially the polite 'Ni' went in decline since 1970 or so and was originally introduced in the 19th century after French example. So yeah, it probably won't be seeing its return ever.

[Stratagos]

LOL. I bet I would be very ''rude'' person to many ....

As small talks? ... waist of time and energy.

Still being '' rude'' (or more like ... seeing like one) has never raped or murdered anybody. So I'm happily children of ''rude'' people! LOL.

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I've listened that in germanic countries people are considered "rude", cold..., is that true?. In my opinion are just laconic manners, what doesn't imply to be rude.

[Finnish Swede]

I've listened that in germanic countries people are considered "rude", cold..., is that true?. In my opinion are just laconic manners, what doesn't imply to be rude.

You are absolutely right ... but some takes/feels it that way.

[Sacrificed Ram]

Showing my dick.

[Thorns]

Wah gwan my yute?

[Stratagos]

You are absolutely right ... but some takes/feels it that way.

I think this to be a racial thing mainly. Anyway, I prefer hundreds of times more that type of marcial, noble character than people laughing and acting hipocritally so they please everyone.

[Daco Celtic]

I just say "how you you doin' there" followed by a nickname. Like "How you doin' there Sparky?", "How you doin' there Bozo?", "How you doin' there Jerky?", "How you doin' there Fruitcake?". People are charmed by these nicknames.

[Gründig]

"Suhhhhh brahh chaaaa oh shit what's up"

[Kriptc06]

"hello" (oi)

[nittionia]

If it's my friend then I start by saying their name really loudly: AMELIA OMG HI HOW ARE YOU?!
If I don't know the person then: Excuse me, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah (actually say blah) *then maybe insert hug or handshake*

[Thanas Django]

"Oh, I see you have a vagina..."

best conversation starter.

[Stratagos]

If it's my friend then I start by saying their name really loudly: AMELIA OMG HI HOW ARE YOU?!
If I don't know the person then: Excuse me, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah (actually say blah) *then maybe insert hug or handshake*

you don't know the person and you give a hug? is that common in America?

[nittionia]

you don't know the person and you give a hug? is that common in America?

Well I guess it depends on the situation. If I’m meeting someone for the first time in a personal setting then I might give them a hug (only if it’s a female). Otherwise no lol


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[The Lawspeaker]

^ I thought Americans were into observing private space. This surprises me to be honest.

[Khamzat]

'Hello sir, would you like to hear some stories of our lord and savior Jesus Christ?'

[Thanas Django]

^ I thought Americans were into observing private space. This surprises me to be honest.

The U.S.A is no cultural monolith. Maybe people in Utah observe private space but I wouldn't expect Floridians to do such a thing unless they are Mormons or Jw.

[The Lawspeaker]

The U.S.A is no cultural monolith. Maybe people in Utah observe private space but I wouldn't expect Floridians to do such a thing unless they are Mormons or Jw.

Thanks. I know only some of the basics. For the rest, I quite like having the Atlantic where it is (if you catch my drift). ;)

[Benyzero]

I don't have a problem with starting a conversation, but usually Im trying to be engaging at first. In other times I don't give a damn to start any conversation, and in those moments Im not the best company to chit chat . :D Anyway I say Szia, or Hali in hungarian, or jó napot! which means good day to the elder folk.

[Vojnik]

"hey, hows it goin"

[Catarinense1998]

Hi, how are you?

[Kazimiera]

"I hate my fucking life"

You must be a wonderful conversation starter. I cannot wait not to meet you.....

[Borealis]

You must be a wonderful conversation starter. I cannot wait not to meet you.....

I hope you realize I don't actually talk like that.

[Kaloon]

"I hate my fucking life"

Yup say that and yell get out of my head on say the subway- pretty easy way to scatter strangers and friends...

[Kazimiera]

I hope you realize I don't actually talk like that.

On Apricty ANYTHING is possible! :lol:

[Freeroostah]

I make things awkward so I keep my mouth shut and mind my own business

[The Blade]

Depends on if I know the person or not and what are the circumstances we meet.
However, I always use the entire form of my first name and I find it weird in the rare cases when I hear a male present himself with a shortened form of his name. I don't like it and never do it when meeting anyone for the first time, especially when meeting females.

[gıulıoımpa]

i start from the circumstances around or something that just happened , maybe a joke about that too.

[Morticia]

Too autistic to start conversations.

[Veneda]

I am not a fan of a small talk and usually try to avoid starting conversation when there is not such a need, but if I have to I say: Cześć/Dzień dobry. Przepraszam, czy... (Hi/Good morning. Excuse me, would you...) or Ładna dzisiaj pogoda.../Nice weather today... :D

[KMack]

Good morning, how are you?
or in California,
Buenos días cómo estás?

[Aldaris]

I don’t start conversations with strangers, ever, as it is regarded as weird, annoying and rude in here. With my friends, it is just something like ‘hey, how’s it going?’.

[щрбл]

I have a script that drops a greeting line for my colleagues in the internal company chat every morning. Shaking hands, small conversations and the like is annoying and costs too much energy to walk around the office.

For friends, it's generally "yo, dawg, <insert some stupid question>" (that would be the english apprx. translation) because it sounds somehow funny, childish and cool at the same time.

As for people I don't know, "good <time of the day>" does the job most of the time.

[Georgia]

I say “what’s up, my nigga?” and then I greet with a friendly big chest bump. :)

[Token]

'E aí?', the Brazilian version of 'what's up'. Then i just go with the flow.

[Ayetooey]

I'll have two double cheeseburgers and a diet coke please.

[Joso]

"Suhhhhh brahh chaaaa oh shit what's up"

"Sup fags"

[Dick]

I say “what’s up, my nigga?” and then I greet with a friendly big chest bump. :)

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[Rædwald]

Talk really loud about stuff I like until people stop talking and stare in confusion. Then I usually go home and don't do anything for a few weeks. :lol:

It's the chad way to conversation

[Bogdan]

It’s situational. I am usually casual and discuss something relevant around us to start talking.

[Ruggery]

It depends on the people the moment and the place.
I do not have a fixed way to start a conversation.

[Joso]

Talk really loud about stuff I like until people stop talking and stare in confusion. Then I usually go home and don't do anything for a few weeks. :lol:

It's the chad way to conversation

More like te austist way of conversation :lol:

[Joso]

bump

[Celestia]

I’m pretty shy irl.
Someone else has to initiate but I can carry on the conversation just fine.

[Nazarene]

Shit talk banter

[Dick]

I ask if they have any spare change.

[Sarmatian]

I ask if they have any spare change.

Right. Make her invest into relationship first :P

[Daos777]

Hi, the ad said $100 dollars right?

[Daco Celtic]

"Hey, what ya say twinkle toes! How ya doing ya old bastard, haven't seen you months"

[Cumansky]

80 for hour

$$$

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[RandomGuy20]

Introduce myself then ask a question. Everybody likes to talk about themselves to an extent so its the best way to get someone invested in the conversation - also shows your interested in getting to know them.

[dududud]

Hello. Eat my cum.