Level 3 · 3–5 min

Talk to a stranger at a party

A friend's house party on a Saturday night. You're at the snack table next to someone you've never met.

Strangers
Open to a chat
A step up

Your goals

Learn her name
Find something in common
Leave the conversation gracefully

Tips before you start

People love talking about the thing they just mentioned.
Leaving well is a skill: thank her, say where you're going.