Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Andriy Onufriyenko Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break ...

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What’s the best way to start a conversation when meeting someone for the first time, especially at a cocktail party or conference? “Hello, how are you?” is tired and lame. “Are you enjoying the event?

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