I would say there is no set formula for a successful chatting.It all depends whether you have chemistry with the person you are talking to or not.The environment,the moods also play important roles in a nice conversation.Now I would like to say something about starters of common chattings.
1.Chatting with strangers (on net,in a restaurant,on a train,or in a pub)
Hi,is this seat taken?(in a public place)
Hi!,do you mind me sitting here?(in the restaurant or in a pub)
Hi!nice to see you !I am new in this neighborhood.Would you like to recommend some good restaurants?(in a pub)
Excuse me,could you tell me the nearest pub here?Would you like to join us?(on the street)
Hi!My name is Mary.Are you in a mood chatting with a lady from...now?(in the chatroom)
2,chatting with an old friend
1.Oh,Linda,you look great today!
2.How are you,Linda.You look great in pink.
3.How is everything,Tony?Nice tie!
4.Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!(On net)
5.Linda,you seem to lose a lot of weight.Is u on a diet?You really look great.
6.Linda,long times no see!Do I still know you?
7.Peter,how are you?Haven't seen you for ages.You are being missed!(on net)
8.Linda,how is everything I like your top?
9.Peter,TGIF(Thank god it is Friday!)
10.What’s new,Linda?