“Have you been to that new Italian place on 7th?”
Interested: “I have, it’s really good! I didn’t know anyone else knew about it…We should grab some pizza from there some time.”
Not interested: “No, where is it again? I should tell my roommate, he’s really into Italian food.”
“How did you get such a good score on that history test? It was impossible for me.”
Interested: “Yeah, it was pretty tough. I had to study really hard for it. I could take a look at your notes before the next test, if you want.”
Not interested: “Honestly, Rachel helped me a ton. You should ask her how she did it!”
“Hey, you play soccer, right? I’m trying to teach my little brother how to play midfield, but I’m a goalie and I don’t think I’m helping very much, haha.”
Interested: “Yeah, I actually play center mid. I could meet with you guys on the field after practice sometime and try to give him some pointers, if you want.”
Not interested: “Oh, I don’t think I can help. Isn’t that kind of his coach’s job? He’s probably the person to ask.”
“Hey, have you ever heard of New Nation? They’re this band I just found, they’re really good.”
Interested: “I don’t think I have. What kind of genre are they? I’m always down to listen to a new band.”
Not interested: “Nope, never heard of them. Anyways, I better go...”