What has research discovered about opening lines, or conversation starters? A. T

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What has research discovered about opening lines, or conversation starters?

A. The more direct, but non-threatening the conversation starter, the better.

B. Direct conversation starters were perceived as less effective than cute, flippant lines.

C. The days of using opening lines are gone; opening lines are no longer effective.

D. Conversation starters work better when men use them than when women use them.

A. The more direct, but non-threatening the conversation starter, the better.

B. Direct conversation starters were perceived as less effective than cute, flippant lines.

C. The days of using opening lines are gone; opening lines are no longer effective.

D. Conversation starters work better when men use them than when women use them.

Explanation / Answer

The answer is option "a" - opening lines and conversation starters have to be direct.

Use of casual conversation starters, or long opening lines will defeat the purpose. The opening line has to be well worded and are used to encourage deeper and meaningful conversations.

Direct starters reflect a genuine interest on your part and will encourage further conversation from the other party. However, one has to be sure that the opening line is not personal in nature.

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