Learn some expressions that will help you to start a conversation and show interest – at a company event or conference.

Starting a conversation:

• Hi, I don’t think we’ve met.
• Hello. It’s (Jane), isn’t it?
• Hello, I saw you … but I didn’t have a chance to speak to you.
• Hello / Hi, I’m … (from /based in…)
• Is this your first (company event)?
• I thought I might see you (here).
• How lovely to see you here.
• How are things?

Showing interest:

• Really?
• I see.
• What a coincidence!
• That’s amazing!
• That sounds interesting.
• Oh dear.
• Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.