Japanese phrase
___を話してみませんか？ ___ o hana shi te mi ma se n ka
Meaning
Would you like to talk about ___?
When to use it
Suggests discussing a particular topic politely. It is a gentle way to start a conversation and does not pressure the other person.
Example dialogue
週末の予定を話してみませんか？ shū matsu no yo tei o hana shi te mi ma se n ka
Would you like to talk about your plans for the weekend?
いいですね。何から話しますか？ i i de su ne nan ka ra hana shi ma su ka
Sounds good. Where should we start?