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4 Icebreakers For The Anxious Introvert

it can be hard to break the ice.

Rejani King

Sep 12, 2018

UNC Greensboro

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If you're an introvert like me, it can be difficult to break the ice with other people (especially those that you do not know). Personally, I am bad at starting conversations. Once the conversation is started, I can usually keep it going for a while. Lately, I've tried to make more of an effort to start conversations. I feel like I've got some good icebreakers that can help fellow introverts break the ice. Here are my 4 Icebreakers.

1. Ask Them About The Music They Listen To

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I love discovering new music! Because of this I immediately found that when I asked this question, I could keep the conversation going. Music is a big part of many people's lives and it's everywhere. I think that personally, you can't go wrong with this question. Everyone has an artist (or multiple) that he or she listens to regularly.

2. Ask Questions That Lead To Storytelling

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This is a great way to break the ice because you won't have to talk a lot. You can sit and listen to the other person tell their story and gain conversation ideas from that. It's pretty easy and has helped me a lot when trying to start conversations with other people. Stories take at least 15 to 30 minutes to tell and this passes the time quickly.

3. Ask Them Their Thoughts on Beyoncé's Lemonade Album

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This album was monumental and is a question that I always ask other people. If they like the album, keep the conversation going by asking them what their favorite song was or their favorite video. Ask them why they like the album and If they don't like it, move on and ask about something else.

4. Compliment

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There's always something that you can compliment the other person on whether that's their style. hair, or personality. Compliment them on it and this will help to start a conversation. If you like their shirt, ask them where they got it. If you compliment their personality try asking them about their interests in life and any hobbies they may have.

All of these icebreakers are what have helped me in the beginning. As I kept practicing and using them, the more I felt comfortable about starting conversations. Now, I know that I can absolutely do it on my own. However, this does not take away from the fact that I can still act reserved and socially awkward at times. But try some of these icebreakers out the next time you're meeting someone new!

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4 Icebreakers For The Anxious Introvert

it can be hard to break the ice.

1. Ask Them About The Music They Listen To

2. Ask Questions That Lead To Storytelling

3. Ask Them Their Thoughts on Beyoncé's Lemonade Album

4. Compliment

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

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14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

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22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

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2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

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19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

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23. “I’m high on lovin’ you.”

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25. “Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on.”

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