Meeting Someone

At a friend's birthday party, Rahul is introduced to Priya, and they strike up an easy conversation.

Meanings in Rahul, Priya, Aman (friend)

Key words and phrases

introduceto make two people known to each otherLet me introduce you to my friend Priya.

acquaintancesomeone you know slightly, not a close friendShe's just a new acquaintance from work.

hit it offto quickly become friendly with someoneThey hit it off right from the first conversation.

in commonshared interests between two peopleWe have a lot in common, like music and travel.

curiouswanting to know more about somethingHe was curious to know more about her.

impressionthe opinion formed about someone quicklyHe made a good first impression on her.

conversationa talk between two or more peopleThey had a long conversation about their hobbies.

contact numbera phone number used to reach someoneCan I get your contact number?

coincidencetwo things happening together by chanceWhat a coincidence, we live in the same area!

chemistrya strong natural connection between two peopleThere was an instant chemistry between them.

sparka sudden feeling of attraction or excitement between two peopleThere was a spark between them the moment they spoke.

flirtto behave in a playful, romantically interested wayHe was gently flirting with her over coffee.

shynervous or hesitant around new peopleShe felt a bit shy when he first spoke to her.

charmingpleasant and attractive in a way that appeals to othersRahul had a charming smile that put her at ease.

small talklight, casual conversation about unimportant topicsThey made small talk about the party before anything else.

awkwarduncomfortable or embarrassing in a social situationThere was an awkward pause before she replied.

complimenta kind remark expressing admiration for someoneHe paid her a nice compliment about her dress.

eye contactlooking directly into someone's eyes while talkingHe kept eye contact while talking to her.

mutual frienda friend that two people both knowIt turned out Aman was a mutual friend of both of them.

hang outto spend casual, relaxed time with someoneMaybe we could hang out sometime this week.

Useful sentences

Ask Hi, I don't think we've met. What's your name?
Answer I'm Priya. Nice to meet you.
Ask How do you know Aman?
Answer We used to work together a few years ago.
Ask What do you like to do in your free time?
Answer I love reading and going for long walks.
Ask Would it be okay if I got your contact number?
Answer Sure, here it is.
Ask It was really nice talking to you. Can we talk again sometime?
Answer I'd like that.
Ask So, is Aman a mutual friend of yours and Rahul's?
Answer Yes, we both know him from different times in our lives.
Ask You seem a little shy. Am I making you nervous?
Answer No, not at all, I'm just usually quiet with new people.
Ask Would you like to hang out sometime this weekend?
Answer That sounds nice, let's plan something.
Ask I hope this isn't too awkward, but I really enjoyed talking to you.
Answer Not awkward at all, I enjoyed it too.
Ask What was your first impression of me?
Answer Honestly, I thought you seemed really charming.

Dialogue

AmanRahul, come here! I want you to meet someone.

RahulSure. Hi, I'm Rahul.

PriyaHi Rahul, I'm Priya. Nice to meet you.

RahulSo, how do you know Aman?

PriyaWe were college classmates. And you?

RahulWe work at the same company. It was really nice meeting you, Priya.

PriyaIt was nice meeting you too. Aman has good taste in friends.

AmanSee, I told you two would hit it off!

RahulPriya, would you like to hang out sometime and grab a coffee?

PriyaI'd like that. Here, let me give you my contact number.

Common mistakes

Saying "I am knowing her" instead of "I know her" (avoid continuous tense with the verb "know").
Saying "Nice to meet with you" instead of "Nice to meet you" (no "with" is needed).
Saying "What is your good name?" instead of the more natural "What's your name?"
Saying "I am agree with you" instead of "I agree with you" (don't use "am" before "agree").
Saying "She is having good chemistry with him" instead of "She has good chemistry with him" (avoid continuous tense with "have" for possession).
Saying "Can we hangout tomorrow?" instead of "Can we hang out tomorrow?" ("hang out" is written as two words when used as a verb).

Quick quiz

1. What do you call it when two people quickly become friendly?

2. Complete: "We have a lot ___ common."

3. What word describes a strong natural connection between two people?

4. What do you call light, casual conversation about unimportant topics?

5. Which word describes a friend that two people both know?

6. Complete: "Would you like to ___ out sometime this weekend?"

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