Same here. I'm an introvert so it doesn't come naturally, but a good tactic is to talk about a joint "thing" that affects both you and the other person. In th

Same here. I'm an introvert so it doesn't come naturally, but a good tactic is to talk about a joint "thing" that affects both you and the other person. In the UK this is usually the weather "do you think the rain will ever stop?" - but this is boring and I avoid talking about the weather. Another example might be "they used to employ more people here" if you are both waiting in a queue (line) at a shop. You have to be careful not to come across as moaning / complaining, because you don't want to be that guy :)