New People
A party where you know one person. A new job, a new city, a neighbor you only nod at. Practice the first line, the small talk that comes after, and reading whether they want to keep going — so meeting people stops feeling like a test.
84 moments to practice · first 3 free
- How to start a conversationWhat to say first to strangers, coworkers and people at parties.
- How to make small talkEasy openers, and how to keep small talk from dying.
- How to talk to anyoneNeighbors, strangers, and people who intimidate you.
- How to approach someoneRead the room, then walk over and say hi.
At a friend's birthday last weekend you hit it off with Dana — same weird love of 90s sitcoms. You swapped numbers and said you'd hang out. Two days later you texted asking if she wanted to get dinner this week.
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Practice real conversations until you communicate better
Communicate Better is where you practice real conversations. Step into the moment, say it your way, and see how they react — then get coached on a better line.
- Type what you’d say
- See where they’re coming from
- See how it lands — and a better line
Sound familiar?
The New People moments that trip people up most, and what you’ll practice for each.
Practice the line or two after the opener, so the chat has somewhere to go.
Practice picking up the detail they just gave you and running with it.
Practice reading the signals, so you know when to stay and when to wrap up.
Practice joining a group that’s mid-conversation without it feeling awkward.
What you’ll practice in New People
Real moments from New People, in the order you’ll play them. The first 3 are free; the rest unlock with All-access.
- 1Crazy month, but yes!Free
At a friend's birthday last weekend you hit it off with Dana — same weird love of 90s sitcoms. You swapped numbers and said you'd hang out. Two days later you texted asking if she wanted to get dinner this week.
- 2Nobody I knowFree
You walked into a housewarming knowing exactly one person, who just disappeared into the kitchen. Across the room, someone's standing by the snack table on their own.
- 3Come grab a seatFree
You're at a work-adjacent mixer, hovering near a high-top where a few people are mid-conversation. One of them clocks you standing there.
- 4The look across the roomAll-access
You're at a friend's book-launch party. Someone across the bar catches your eye — and instead of glancing away, they hold it and smile.
- 5The dangled detailAll-access
You're sharing a communal table at a busy café with someone working across from you. They glance up and drop a comment that seems to invite a follow-up.
- 6So fun!All-access
You suggested to a classmate that a few of you should study together for the midterm. They respond brightly — but you catch the flatness under the enthusiasm.
- 7The clean goodbyeAll-access
You've had a fine time at a housewarming but you're tired and ready to leave. You find the host to say goodbye, and you feel the urge to explain yourself.
- 8Where to jump inAll-access
You want to join a lively three-person conversation at a party. They're deep in an animated back-and-forth about a show they all love.
- 9The closed circleAll-access
At a mixer you spot two clusters. One is a tight ring, shoulders overlapping, all faces turned inward. The other is a looser arc with visible gaps.
+ 75 more moments in New People
Guides for New People moments
Short guides for the moments people search for most, each with a free scene to practice.
- How to start a conversationWhat to say first to strangers, coworkers and people at parties.
- How to make small talkEasy openers, and how to keep small talk from dying.
- How to talk to anyoneNeighbors, strangers, and people who intimidate you.
- How to approach someoneRead the room, then walk over and say hi.
- How to be more approachableMake it easy for people to talk to you first.
- How to get to know someoneGo past surface talk without turning it into an interview.
- Conversation startersOpening lines for strangers, parties and texts.
- Questions to askGood questions for new people, by situation.
- Questions to get to know someoneQuestions that go deeper than “so, what do you do?”
- How to make friends as an adultTurn coworkers, neighbors and regulars into friends.
- How to make friends in a new cityWhere to meet people after a move, and what to say.
- How to make friends as an introvertBuild friendships without draining yourself.
- How to ask someone to hang outTurn “we should hang out” into a real plan.
7 scenes and 4 core skills — practice them all
1,100+ real moments to practice, from your first hello to the hardest talk.
New PeopleOpeners, small talk, reading if they want to keep going, making new friends.
How to start a conversation →
Dating
RelationshipsNeeds, comfort, fights, a partner who’s gone quiet, apologies, big decisions.
How to communicate better with your partner →
Friends
Work & CareerMeetings, feedback, being overlooked, asking for a raise, networking.
Communication in the workplace →
Messages & Online
Everyday LifeNew moments added all the time — and you can send in one of your own.
Reading People
Conversation Skills
Speaking Up
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- ✓ Every new moment we add
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