“Good morning! I’m a first-time visitor here and I’m looking to meet a few new people today. OK if I start with you?”
“Good morning. My name is Tim and this is my first meeting here. I was hoping to find someone who could tell me more about this group. Could I ask you a few questions?”
“Hi. I’m Tim. Looks like a great turnout this morning. Is this typical for the group?”
“Hey Mike, You look like you might know a few things about this group. What advice do you have for a new member?”
If you are not new to the group:
“Hi. I don’t think we’ve met before. My name is Tim.“
“Good morning. First time here? How can I help you?
If you approach a group in the middle of a conversation:
“Hi everyone. Do you mind if I squeeze in? I’m Tim.”
“Hi. Room for one more?”
- See more at: http://www.timsstrategy.com/blog/how-to-start-maintain-and-end-a-conversation-with-a-stranger/#sthash.oSFpQN1A.dpuf