English Conversation Strategy #3: Really?

People say REALLY? to show they are interested or surprised.

The strategy this time is the use of the word Really? to express interest in something or surprise.

Example:

A. He's a singer.
B. Really?
A. What's your name?
B. Rihanna
A. Really? My best friend's name is Rihanna.


  In conversation, REALLY is one of the top 50 words.

 Source: Touchstone