Start the conversation by referencing something you have in common, or something about the last time you saw each other. “Hey this is Kirsten! Texting you about the math homework tonight, I’m seriously lost… thanks for offering to help lol🙈” “Hey it’s Michael, tell me how the game ended now pls, lol” “Hi this is Jessie, did you see the new trailer that just came out for Stranger Things?? I’m sending it now, you neeeed to watch” Follow up with questions to keep the focus on them. “Oh haha, sorry to interrupt during your dinner. Hope it didn’t get too cold lol, what were you having” “What have you been studying for the test tomorrow? I’m so lost, idk where to start😩” “Wait, you’ve gone snorkeling before?? That’s awesome, i’ve never tried but i want to. Where did you go?” Lightly tease or challenge them. “Yeah ok, talk to me tomorrow and we’ll see if you actually DO ace the test lol” “Look, you’re a athletic guy and all but you wouldn’t last a *day* at girls soccer tryouts lol just saying” “Ok ok, finish all your chores and stuff and then maybe we can talk about which show is better haha” Tell them when you’ll see them again if you have to end the conversation. “Gotta go but i’ll see you in class tomorrow! Bright and early haha” “Cool, i better head to sleep but i’ll see you at the office tomorrow :)”