Her interests or hobbies “Hey, what did you think of the Kings’ game last night?” “What are your top films of this year so far?” “What do you think of the meditation class on Wednesday nights?” Recent events (that preferably coincide with her interests) “Did you see that BBC article about the island of bunnies in Japan?” “Oh, I love sharks too, did you hear that marine biologists just found the oldest living one?” Things going on in her life “How did your presentation go at work?” “How’s the new puppy?” “Are you all moved into your new apartment?” Compliment her “I forgot to tell you the other night how pretty you look in blue.” “I had no idea you were so funny, you had the whole room in stitches!” “Thank you for sharing that album with me, you have the best taste in music.” When she’s free to hang out “I was calling to see if you’re free on Thursday for dinner, maybe at that new sushi spot you’d mentioned?” “I was wondering if you’d like to hang out at the quarry after class?” “Are you free Tuesday night and want to teach me how to bind books?”