What do you talk about when you first meet someone from other countries first ill greet the other person and ask him about the trip then I might make some comments on the weather or ask him about his visit: for example, where he is staying, how long he is staying. Then I might ask some questions about where he is from or what his interests are I'll try to stay away from religion or politics I might talk about current news events in general, when I am the host I feel responsible for keeping the conversation going and feel uncomfortable if there are long periods of silence