 Conversation starters. General greetings and inquiries. How's it going? How's it going? How's everything? How's everything? How's life? How's life? Asking about present activities. What's up? What's up? What's happening? Asking and telling about recent events. What's new? What's new? Guess what? Guess what? Guess what? What? I just got a new job! Congratulations! Guess what? What? I just got a new job! Congratulations! Bringing up a serious topic. Can I talk to you for a minute? Can I talk to you for a minute? Do you have a minute? Do you have a minute? Got a minute? Got a minute?