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Conversation Starters - When You Don't Know What to Say

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Recently, I asked our Home Officer Network and some other online Parenting groups what some of their favorite conversations starters were... now that conferences, trade shows, (and family reunions) are coming back in full force. While I was desperately hoping for good tips, what actually happened is that a whole lot of people made it known they are in this same quandary.  I AM NOT ALONE! So, after much research and many conversations with several of my more effervescent friends and co-workers, here is a handy, dandy list of conversation starters that may provide inspiration and confidence as you find yourself face-to-face with a contact, client, airport, or tradeshow floor.  1. Where are you from? (Provided by one of our favorite Home Officers, Giovanna P.) This is a great starting point because it naturally flows into questions, such as, "Did you grow up there?" or "What's the one place anyone has to visit if they go there?" or "If you couldn't live t