Meeting new people can be difficult, especially for those who are introverts and shy. Moving to another city, going to a party at a new place or small talk – what you need to do first in all these situations is to break the ice.

To break the ice is to say or to do small things to make people feel more comfortable, something that leads to more productive and casual talk.
Truth is – most people feel strange or nervous in conversations with new people. Here are some tips that can help you overcome it.

Smile. Genuine smile definitely makes a good impression on other people and makes you feel more positive and confident.

Show your interest in a person you’re speaking with, let them talk about their hobbies, work, studies etc.

Be a good listener. Don’t interrupt others and be polite.

Compliment. A sincere compliment can help you to break the ice – find something you admire, but don’t exaggerate things.

Write true, false, doesn’t say:

1. To break the ice is to say or to do small things to make people feel more comfortable, something that leads to more productive and casual talk.

2. The writer uses a lot tips in his life.

3. The writer says that interrupting others doesn't help to break the ice.