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Todd vip

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2019.11.26 04:59

Some introduction advice for you!

Many people here have trouble

getting responses from English speakers on HelloTalk. This is because we often get many messages, so the best way to get a response is a good self-introduction. Also, before asking a bunch of questions, read the persons self-introduction on their profile page. Then you can ask questions about their self-introduction.
Often, the first message I receive from people is: (Please don’t start a conversation like this!)
✅What’s your name?
✅Please teach me English!
✅Please help me!
Or....
✅Where are you from?
✅Are you a teacher?
All of this information is available in my introduction on my profile page.
❇️Imagine you were meeting me for the first time in a shopping mall or on the subway. Would you say?: “please teach me English” Probably not!

In English, even though 'hello' is a basic greeting, there are other ways to start a conversation with a stranger.
For example:
A: Hello.
B: Hey.
A: How are you?
B: I'm good, how about you?
A: I'm good too, please teach me English.
Awkward conversation!

The problem in this scenario is that “A” hasn't told “B” who they are or shown any interest in “B” as a person, so “B” doesn't feel comfortable.
A good greeting is to briefly explain who you are and show some interest in your new friend by talking about something related to them, such as the biography or their country.

For example:
A: Hello “B”, I'm “A”, nice to meet you. I saw you're from America and I really like your country! I'm learning English because I love American movies and I'd love to visit New York City next year.
B: Hey “A”, nice to meet you too. What's your favorite American movie? I love "Forrest Gump", have you seen it?
Natural comfortable conversation.....

Give this a try and see what happens!
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Comments

  • Wendy 2019.11.26 05:03

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    Thanks. 🥰
  • bojun 2019.11.26 05:06

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    it's really the right thing for beginning 😁
  • Cindy 2019.11.26 05:07

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    There are quite a lot of Chinese people they know little about English ,so what they can say is from the English book they learn t.Like what's your name ?how are you today?
  • Youyou 2019.11.26 05:08

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    It is a good advice for me.thank you❤.i am the beginer to used the hello talk.
  • Phú Gà 2019.11.26 05:09

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    Thanks! ucle Todd.
  • Linh_Catarina 2019.11.26 05:14

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    Thanks for your advice 👍
  • Phú Gà 2019.11.26 05:15

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    Thanks for your sharing,
  • ThanhMai 2019.11.26 05:16

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    Thank you for taking the trouble to help me and others people. I do appreciate it.
  • pourquoi how 2019.11.26 05:20

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    Thanks and got it now
  • Ruby Ruby 2019.11.26 05:25

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    Thank you so much. 😉
  • Giang Nguyễn 2019.11.26 05:29

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    Thanks so much! It helpful to me!
  • 玥曗魂 2019.11.26 05:32

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    Awkward conversation ——尬聊!😂😂😂
  • 醉乡民谣 2019.11.26 05:37

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    Thanks for your sharing, is very important
  • louisa 2019.11.26 05:46

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    @Todd That's true...thanks Todd!☕
  • Celine 2019.11.26 05:51

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    I cannot agree with you more,it is basic politeness!
  • Lucy 2019.11.26 06:04

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    Thanks for your sharing . I love this natural conversation . Pls post them more hihihi . Thanks again
  • SunShuqin 2019.11.26 09:53

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    Although no person is perfect, but he will do better using these useful tips. Thank you again, Todd.😊😊😊
  • Linh 2019.11.26 14:08

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    Thanks. It's really useful for me!
  • Daisy 2019.11.26 18:55

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    Thanks for your advice
  • Felix LIU 2019.11.26 23:43

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    Thanks for your advice.
  • Dora 2019.11.28 03:43

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    I love Forrest Gump, too

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