Start with simple Hi! The trick is that you need to add something more to that message. Saying simply hi or hello is too impersonal. Use hi as an ice-breaker and then make your match want to talk to you back.

What do you say to someone to break the ice?

For example, instead of asking Are you having a good time? ask How did you find out about this event? 3. Let the other person explain things you dont know. If the person youre talking to mentions something new to you, ask him or her to explain this thing to you.