How can I start a conversation with someone I've never met before?

Question

I'm going on a cruise in a couple of months, and I want to meet new people. But I have a hard time walking up to someone and starting a conversation with them because I'm afraid of what people are going to think of me. If I just walk up to someone and say, "Hi!" I'm afraid that they'll think of me as weird and no one will want to talk to me. What should I do?

Answer 1

You gotta have a plan! Like bump into him and say oh how is your day going!  Don't just out of the blue say i like you try to start a conversation! Make sure that a friend gos with and tries to help you with this!(NOT A BIG MOUTH FRIEND!!!!!PLZ NOT THEM)

Answer 2

Well, i guess you could do some kind of activity with the person first, like do a group activity. Then you could talk to that person while having fun...... hehehe sorry, i'm not really good at this kind of stuff my self. But i guess the real KEY is to just be yourself and have fun!

Answer 3

lol, dont worry your proabally never going to see them agian

if you wanna talk to a guy, just be like hey i like you shirt, hair, whatever you like, and he goes tanx be like so im (    ) and if you feel a coneection a comversation will start, and you guys can talk about how you think the cruise is going, and if you like him give him your number or ask him for his, and for friends its easy, while your doing a activity group up with some people, or just complient them, ask how the you think the cruise is going? its not going to be so hard. promise.

Answer 4

Secret: Everyone cares what people think of them.

Secret to meeting new people: Stop caring so much what people think of you.

Since this is a cruise, you will likely never see these people again unless you become friends, so if you see someone you'd like to get to know better, walk up to them and say "Hi, nice cruise isn't it? My name is whatever, by the way"

And as always, be careful not to get robbed, hit in the head and thrown overboard.

Answer 5

say, "Hi, I'm so and so." extend ur hand for a handshake. ask them how they are enjoying themselves, who they came with? where they are from. if you feel like they are giving you the cold shoulder, giving you short closed ended answers to your questions, or looking at you strange tell them it was nice meeting them and that you'll see em around then walk away. So you're gonna feel a little stupid and rejected but just relax and know that its normal and what your doing takes strength and courage. Then when the butterflies are gone from  your belly try again with somone new. be strong, be courageous and dont give up if you get rejected

Answer 6

I'm a people person, but I wasn't always. I used to agonize over meeting new people. Here are some tricks that I use to start conversations with strangers.

1. Compliments. This works on guys and girls. Just look over with a bright smile and say, "Oh my god, that is such a cute dress! Is that this season's?" or "I'm sorry to be rude, but WHERE did you find those amazing shoes?!" With men I might say, "I love that shirt/belt/watch. Where did you find it, my brother would LOVE it!" Always elaborate on the compliment, ask a question, and follow up with why you asked. For example, "What a cute top! I've been looking all over for something like that to wear to my sister's graduation. Don't you hate having to find clothes for events like that?" By following up with information AND a question, you are initiating a conversation that can then move on to other topics.

2. Eavesdropping. Yes, yes, we all know that this is rude, but I'm not talking about listening at keyholes. In a large crowd listen to the people near you and when you hear something that you have an opinion about... butt in! For example, if you are standing near a group of people who are talking about civil rights just turn around and say, "Okay, so I know it's totally rude to eavesdrop, but I couldn't help but overhear and I think you are totally right. I mean can you believe what happened in..." I think you get the picture. If you smile and act like you belong people are more than happy to include you in their conversation.

3. Be fun. On a cruise there is bound to be some silly activity that you normally would never participate in alone. Now is the time! Put on your best sarong and jiggle your booty doing the limbo. Sing your favorite "Bangles" song off-key at karaoke. Dance with a little old man after dinner. Smile, laugh, and "be loose". The most important thing is to look like you are a great time. People  respond to others who look fun, before you know it someone will be talking to YOU.

Try to keep conversation neutral until you get to know people. Don't bring up religion, politics, or s*x. Feel out your audience to see what is appropriate. So long as you don't go out of your way to be offensive, you should be fine.

Have fun on your cruise! :)

Answer 7

this isnt exactly the "mature" or "polite" way to do things, but...

i would kinda just walk near someone i wanted to talk to, like around 5 feet away so youre not up in their space, and play it cool, mind my own business, look out at the ocean a couple of times, you know, just casual stuff. while im doin that, i would try to find something to make fun of(yeah, its kinda mean, i know) and sorta walk past the person, but not quite, and say something in a normal voice like, "hey, look at that guy over there" and depending on the situation and who the person is, you'll probably start a conversation, and eventually introduce yourselves. this could go really great or horribly wrong, but it should work at least sometimes.

if you think this information sucks, i have no problem with that