Conversation Starters
Conversation Starters
Conversation Starters
If you could eat only one thing for three days in a row what would that one thing be?
What is the one main thing that you would like to be remembered for?
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
Can you describe how you would like your life to be 5 years from now
Name 5 things that you think you just cant live without
Would you ever want to know the future? Why or why not?
Can you describe to me what would be the perfect day for you?
How did you get your name? Do you know what it means?
What is the most expensive restaurant you have ever been to?
How many countries have you been to? How many states?
Can you play a musical instrument? Wish you could play which one?
If you were in charge of the music for our family vacation, which songs would you pick?
If you could have a wild animal from anywhere in the world as a pet, what animal would
you choose?
If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
If you could live in any time period, which one would it be?
If you had to eat just one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What book are you reading right now? What do you like about it? What do you dislike
about it?
If you could donate $1,000 to any charity, which charity would you select?
I have found these topics useful in those moments of silence. But rather
than blurting out the question, give your answer first then ask them. If
possible use common ground to start from. For example: Sarah just got
back from France, I would love to visit there one day, have you done
much travelling?
Some of the more quirky questions are best left for when you see
someone you have chatted with before, rather than on first meeting.
You are stuck on a deserted Island, and you can only take 3 things. What would they be?
You can only eat 5 different foods for the rest of your life, what are they?
You can only listen to 3 CDs for the rest of your life, what are they?
You are stuck in a cabin for 2 years, what 5 movies would you take with you?
If you could pick anyone, which three people would you invite to your dinner party?
I always liked these questions. To number 25, my favourite answer ever was: A jar of sand,
a bottle of sea water and a photo of a deserted island. I would love to hear what your
answers are to these, so please leave a comment or message me.
What type of work are you in? Why did you choose that career path?
Work functions are more formal that other gatherings, so I have found it good to ask
general, less personal questions, especially when you are meeting people for the first time.
How old do you believe a child should be before he/she can date? Why?
If you had to live in another country, which one would you choose?
If you could only eat one food, and nothing else, for three days in a row, what would it be?
If you had more time, what hobby would you like to pursue?
If you could change one thing about your personality, what would it be?
Describe how youd like your life to be five years from now. Ten years from now.
Which characteristic could you live without in a life-long partner: sexuality, intelligence, or
financial stability?
Name your worst pet peeve. Are you ever guilty of it yourself?
Would you ever want to know the future? Why or why not?
If you could go back in time and relive one day in your life, which day would you choose
and why?
Tell her about your passions, what do you love doing? Find out what she loves doing.
Tell her what you like in a woman and ask her about what she is looking for in a man.
Personal taste
Favorite complement?
Time travel?
Greatest achievement?
Favorite food?
Tequila story?
How would you like to be remembered when you are dead and gone?
What is the one book you think everyone should be required to read?
List the top 5 things youd like to accomplish before you die.Who is the most important
person in the world to you?
If you were marooned on a desert island, what 3 things would you take?
What are 3 things youve never done, but you would like to try?