Situation
Someone mentions a hobby, trip, or new experience you want to hear more about.
Show real listening with one open follow-up question.
Natural American English
“Oh, nice. What got you into that?”
Tone
Interested, relaxed, and encouraging.
What lands
The question invites a story instead of asking for a résumé-style list of facts.
Try it
A classmate says they recently started pottery. What could you ask next?
Reveal a natural response
“Oh, nice. What got you into that?”
Common mistake: Do not immediately replace their story with your own similar experience.