1 Say hello first, offer so that the other your name person doesn't have to remember it. 2 meet people to each other Make an effort to remember names and use them 3 Make a remark about where you are and what's happening 4 Ask open questions (that the other person can't answer with only yes or no.) 5 listen more than you talk. Look the other person in the eye-don't look around the room 6 Be careful about your politellanguage. People who look ill at ease make others uncomfortable. Act as if you're confident and comfortable, even if you aren't. 7 Have something interesting to say. If you know what's happening in the news/current affairs, this can give you an to start a conversation 8 Prepare some exit lines' so that you can the conversation and move on gracefully.