[wallflower]

Interesting question(s) to ask if you want to cut to the meat of someone's core. The first is "What is your story?" and when they naturally stare at you like "Huh?" - you answer your own question (prime the pump). Tell them who you are and where you want to go. Reveal some insecurity but confidence. And then you pause and wait confidently for the other person to start talking, with a bit of who they are. Done with honesty, you can cut the smalltalk bullcrap and start talking about what matters in life.

The other question: "When were you last lucky?"

Remember success comes from connecting and helping people. Not from not listening