5 ways you break the ice

1. Offer a compliment, such as “I like your hat!”
2. Ask about something the person is holding, such as “What book is that?”
3. Comment about something unusual in the surroundings, such as “Is that their excuse for good elevator music?”
4. The straightforward approach: “Hey, I’m Jill. What’s your name?”
5. Ask something completely random, such as “Why are normal light bulbs round but fluorescent bulbs long?”