What does the phrase "break the ice" mean?
to make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other, сделать первый шаг
How to break the ice with a person? How to start a dialogue?
Example: You should find some common themes, smile and be yourself
If you want to ... a person you fancy, you often need to break the ice.
approach
I always ... when I speak in public.
blush
Don't ... being around other people.
avoid
Tony's ... . He always looks on the bright side of life.
optimistic
Bob's ... and ... . He rarely gets upset and likes meeting new people.
easy-going and sociable
Sue's ... . She always wants to do things her way.
stubborn
