what other opening questions can one ask when meeting someone for the first time?

I am so tired of that question over and over. Then, only to have to go thru the SAME thing...No........You're lucky...I don't think so....my kids are a pain, you can have mine....draw up the adoption papers!

The world is NOT made up of ALL mothers!!!

Sorry for the rant...but I went to a barbecue at a friends house and it's the FIRST question everyone seems to ask. I do not do that as I know how hurtful it can be.

So, what COULD be an opening question that is OK to ask? Please think about this when meeting someone new.

Here's one: So, do you have family in the area???
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