对许多学习者而言，要用英文与陌生人开始一段谈话是困难且尴尬(awkward)的事，可能是因为害羞或和不熟的人讲话会感到不自在，也可能是觉得自己的语言能力不足，缺乏自信，但在有些场合却又不得不主动打开话匣子，譬如接待国外客户、参加跨国会议或拓展人脉的社交活动(social networking events)时，能抢得先机(get ahead of the game)的往往是主动打破沉默(break the ice)的人。
商务对谈中好的开场白（ice-breaker）实在太重要了，不仅能炒热气氛， 也能让对方对你留下深刻的第一印象，开启双方合作的契机。本周的FUNDAY Blog要与大家分享商务对谈中常用的开场白，帮助你主动出击，不再错失拓展人脉的良机。
Excuse me, I thought I should come over and talk to you.
不好意思，我刚在想我应该过来跟你聊聊。
What do you think of the conference so far? ... have the sessions been helpful?
到目前为止你觉得这场会议怎么样呢？ ⋯⋯你觉得其中的活动有帮助吗？
How long have you been a member of XYZ organization? / How long have you worked for this firm?
你在这家公司工作有多久了？
What inspired you to become a member?
是什么契机让你加入这家公司？
What’s the scope of your responsibilities for the company?
你在公司的责任范畴是什么呢？
Martin said you recently transferred from the sales department. How’s the transition going for you?
马丁说你刚刚从销售部门调过来，适应得还好吗？
How did you get into engineering?
你是怎么样进入工程界的？
How are the recent changes in government regulations affecting your business?
最近政府法规修改对你的事业有没有什么影响？
Have you always been in e-commerce, or have you worked in other industries?
你一直在做电商吗？还是有在其他的产业工作过？
I live in Taiwan. Where are you from?
我住在台湾，你来自哪里呢？
This is my first visit to Seoul. What do you recommend I see
while I’m here?
这是我第一次拜访首尔，你建议我到哪些地方看一看呢？
How do you like living in Chicago?
你觉得在芝加哥的生活怎么样？
13. Does your job entail a lot of travel?...What are some of your favorite cities?
你的工作需要常常旅行吗？你最喜欢的城市是哪些？
14. What are your hobbies or interests outside of work? / What do
you like doing in your free time?
工作之余你有没有什么嗜好或兴趣？ / 休闲的时候你都做些什么呢？
15. Mike told me you’re into cycling. How did you develop an
interest in it?"
麦可告诉我你喜欢骑自行车，你是怎么开始对脚踏车有兴趣的呢？
