To initiate a conversation means to start or begin a dialogue with someone. This can involve asking questions, making comments, or introducing a topic to encourage interaction and communication. It often requires a degree of openness and willingness to engage with the other person. The goal is to create an exchange of ideas or information.
I initiated a conversation. (Initiate means to start.)
It means to start talking to someone.
He has a crush on her, but he's too shy to initiate a conversation. The girl scouts have a ceremony to initiate new troop members.
One can initiate a conversation with the opposite gender the same way that they would their own. Saying hello and introducing oneself is an old standby that usually works.
European Americans
"Hola, ¿cómo estás?" is a Spanish greeting that means "Hello, how are you?" It is a common way to initiate a conversation and inquire about someone's well-being.
"Ngopo" is a Javanese expression that means "What's up?" or "What's going on?" It is commonly used as a casual way to greet someone or initiate a conversation in informal situations.
He will be really confident and initiate conversation and probably ask you out.
it means he likes u (like boyfriend girlfriend likes u)
"Cut the ice" and, more commonly "Break the ice" mean "to initiate a conversation".
No, not at all. When I met my second husband he was shy and found it difficult to initiate a conversation, but he listened well. I just took the lead and talked so he wouldn't feel uncomfortable and eventually he came around. A good sense of humor always helps.
Initiate the conversation and if they are rude, look for some nice people to get to know.