What is The Opener? | Social Dynamics Glossary
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The Opener

Definition

"The first sentence used to initiate a conversation with a stranger."

Understanding The Opener

An opener does not need to be clever; it just needs to bridge the gap from silence to conversation. There are Direct Openers ("Hi, I wanted to meet you") and Situational Openers ("Is that coffee as good as it looks?"). The best opener is the one you actually say.

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