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Meeting new people is fun and you never know when that new person will be your next kindred spirit. While some of us have the gift for gab, not everyone is a natural conversationalist. But like any art form, we can get better at meaningful conversation.
I’ve compiled a list of conversation starters that can help you get to know most anyone. And by “anyone,” I mean:
- A new date or love interest
- Your partner (because y’all still have interesting things to say to each other!)
- Parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles
- Your BFF
- A team member at work you’d like to get to know
I don’t necessarily mean:
- A stranger on the plane whose head is in a book
- Your plumber
- The cop who just pulled you over
- The DoorDash delivery pro
- A demon
If you have a date coming up or just want to get to know your bestie better, check out these conversation starters below. Hope a few strike your fancy!
- What was your favorite childhood toy and why?
- Describe the home you lived in as a kid.
- What’s one story of your life that helped build your character?
- What do you think are your best attributes?
- How would your friends describe you?
- If you had a million extra dollars, whose life or lives would you help with that money?
- What is one of the hardest things you’ve overcome?
- If you could be a dog, which one would you pick and why?
- What brings you peace?
- What has been your favorite concert so far?
- Who would you invite to dinner, if you could invite anyone who’s ever lived?
- Who are the people you most admire and why?
- What are your best talents?
- What are your most favorite possessions?
- What is a quote or motto you live by?
- Tell me about your favorite book or story and what makes it so special.
- What do you think is the prettiest place in the world?
- What is your dream trip?
- If you were in charge of the entire world, what would you change?
- What has made you a strong person?
- Describe the house of your dreams.
- What do you want to be remembered for?
- What songs are on the playlist of your life?
- What is the best advice you could give to a young person?
- How are you unique?
- What is one of your most special holiday memories?
- Who has been a really influential person in your life?
- What would people be surprised to know about you?
- Tell me about your hero.
- What motivates or inspires you?
- How would you decorate the coziest room in your home?
- Who is starring in the movie about your life?
- What kinds of sports are you into?
- What would be the title and subtitle of your autobiography?
- What is something embarrassing that’s happened to you that you’re not too embarrassed to tell?
- What brings you joy these days?
- What was the best thing that happened to you today?
- What are you grateful for?
- What are you reading right now?
- What podcast do you recommend?
- Who are your go-to social media influencers?
- What makes you laugh?
- When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
- What career is fascinating to you?
- Tell me about the pets you’ve had in your life.
- What is the one food you could eat for the rest of your life?
- What are your pet peeves?
Do you have any engaging conversation secrets you’d like to share? Please leave your tips in the comments!
Such good questions! Sometimes it is hard to come up with a good question to ask to start a conversation. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Yes, I used to be so shy, but knowing stuff like this always helped me and I hope it helps others! I appreciate your note!