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Conversation Starters

The document provides foundational phrases for initiating conversations in professional settings. It includes various conversation starters tailored for different contexts, such as checking in, discussing details, or presenting ideas. Each phrase is accompanied by examples and guidance on when to use them effectively.

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Conversation Starters

The document provides foundational phrases for initiating conversations in professional settings. It includes various conversation starters tailored for different contexts, such as checking in, discussing details, or presenting ideas. Each phrase is accompanied by examples and guidance on when to use them effectively.

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CONFIDENT

Y.O.U.
PROGRAM
Foundational Phrases

Conversation Starters
These are essential to begin any conversation —
whether with a colleague, client, or new
connection.
Conversation Starters
Phrase: “Hey, just checking in about…”

“Hey, just checking in about the design draft you


mentioned yesterday.”
“Hey, just checking in about our meeting tomorrow.”
“Hey, just checking in about the invoice you were going
to send.”
“Hey, just checking in about your availability for the
event.”
“Hey, just checking in about the update on the
marketing plan.”

Where to use: Following up with teammates, vendors, or


clients over email, WhatsApp, or in person.
Conversation Starters
Phrase: “Can we quickly go over this?”

“Can we quickly go over this presentation before we


send it?”
“Can we quickly go over this checklist together?”
“Can we quickly go over the client feedback points?”
“Can we quickly go over the action plan once?”
“Can we quickly go over the event schedule?”

Where to use: Before meetings or deadlines, when aligning


with someone on small details.
Conversation Starters
Phrase: “I was wondering if you had a minute…”

“I was wondering if you had a minute to discuss my


leave plan?”
“I was wondering if you had a minute to go over my
performance feedback?”
“I was wondering if you had a minute to help me with
this report?”
“I was wondering if you had a minute to approve the
creative?”
“I was wondering if you had a minute for a quick check-
in?”
Where to use: Approaching senior colleagues or managers
respectfully.
Conversation Starters
Phrase: “Let me walk you through this…”

“Let me walk you through this proposal quickly.”


“Let me walk you through the app’s new feature.”
“Let me walk you through the timeline and deliverables.”
“Let me walk you through what happened in the client
meeting.”
“Let me walk you through how this tool works.”

Where to use: Presenting ideas, reports, demos, or debriefs.


Conversation Starters
Phrase: ‘’Would you like me to explain that differently?”

“Would you like me to explain that differently in simpler


terms?”
“Would you like me to explain that differently, maybe
with examples?”
“Would you like me to explain that differently using
visuals?”
“Would you like me to explain that differently before we
wrap up?”
“Would you like me to explain that differently for the
new team members?”
Where to use: When your explanation wasn’t fully understood
and you're being considerate.

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