The following are icebreaker questions for practically anyone you'll ever to meet. Compassion is called for here.
Anglers Mastering the fishermans language is impossible - dont even try.
This one will work on experts and novices alike. Be sure to ask if he or she fishes from a boat or from a stream, or from the shore. For a fisherman this is the highest art, akin to ballet. Only resort to this if you're feeling brave. Young architects dream of creating the ultimate structure, but many compromises later, frustration often overwhelms their ambitions.