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25 things to say

after “hi”

Imagine that you want to start a conversation with the girl waiting next

to you at the city bus stop, but you don’t know what to say. After saying

hi, try one of these questions to get the talk going.

1. I’m (your name). What’s your name?

2. How’s it going? 3. What school do you go to?

4. I’m in fifth grade. What grade are you in? 5. Do you take

this bus often? 6. Do you ever bring an MP3 player to listen to?

7. Want to play a game while we wait? 8. Have you seen (the latest

movie)? 9. I wish I had brought my book. Do you like to read?

10. Can you believe how (hot/rainy/cold) it is? 11. I thought I’d be

late. Have you been here long? 12. So, what do you like to do when

you’re not waiting for buses? 13. Tonight (a TV show) is on. Do you

ever watch that? 14. Would you like a piece of gum? 15. I have a ton

of homework. Does your teacher assign a lot of work? 16. I love your

(something she’s wearing). Is it your favorite color? 17. Do you know

what time it is? 18. I can’t wait for the weekend. I’m (give a detail

about your plans). How about you? 19. I’m excited to get home to

my new puppy. Do you have pets? 20. Have you lived here long?

21. I love your hair. Did you braid it yourself? 22. Want to sit together?

23. Do you think the bus will be late today? 24. Do you ride the

school bus, too? 25. Where are you going today?