Start small
Use a hello that opens a door
Say hello, introduce yourself lightly if needed and add one question. A message such as “Hi—what has been the best part of your day?” is easier to use than a compliment with no conversational direction.
Avoid sending several questions at once. One clear topic gives her space to choose how much she wants to share.
Choose the question
Ask about preferences before personal history
Music, food, films, hobbies and travel plans are useful because they reveal personality without demanding private information.
Choose a subject you can contribute to as well. When she answers, share a small piece of your own view before asking the next question.
Build the follow-up
Listen for the detail with energy
Longer answers, a specific example or a question back usually show where the conversation wants to go.
Respond to that detail instead of switching to an unrelated checklist. The follow-up should prove that you heard the answer.