or what they like to do in their spare time. If you notice a wedding ring on the person's finger, ask if they have any children. All of these things can get a conversation started. Ask About Their Day Most everybody appreciates it when others ask about them in a friendly tone. Thus, you can always ask them how they are doing or how their day has been. For example, you can ask a cashier whether or not they have been very busy today. This is a great ice-breaker, and the other person will usually say something, even if it is just a small comment. Additionally, you will find that when you use this tactic to make small talk, the other person will often smile. This is because you have made them feel like you truly care about their welfare. When people feel good like this during an initial comment, it is often much easier to keep the conversation going. Comment About Recent Events Many people are interested in the news, and they like to keep up with what is going on in the world at the moment. With that said, you may wish to ask them something like "Did your read in the papers about so and so?" Another good starter question is "Did you see the news this morning?" Either one of these will typically start up a great conversation. Keep in mind though, when using this method to begin small talk, to steer away from talking about