| Get a party going |
| Get a social start |
| Crack a little joke |
| Begin a conversation |
| Introduce one's self |
| Start a conversation |
| Get the ball rolling |
| Ease into conversation |
| Overcome unfamiliarity |
| Begin to make (people) relax |
| Start a friendship, in a way |
| Overcome unfamiliarity, in a way |
| Get party guests to start mingling |
| Make the first move in a conversation |