Whether you’re at a party talking to someone you’ve just met or catching up with old friends, it can be difficult to think of interesting things to talk about. If you want to start a conversation with someone on a stimulating, illuminating, and enjoyable note, you’ll need to come up with more than,

“So, this place, huh?”

How you begin a conversation often depends on the context of the situation you’re in:

• Location: Seeing someone in a restaurant, café, airport, or at school can have an impact on the sorts of things you can say.
• Event: Are you at a party? Attending a wedding? At a concert? We’ll share some phrases that will help you based on what is going on around you.

Conversation Starters: First Meeting👇🏾

• Are you having a good time?
• Do you know a lot of people here?
• What are you reading right now?
• What’s your favorite restaurant around here?
• What’s the next exciting event you have coming up?
• Doing anything fun this weekend?
• Do you have any pets?
• What’s one interesting thing about yourself no one really knows?
• What do you do for a living?
• If you could move anywhere, where would you go?
• What was the last movie you saw?
• What do you normally do for fun?
• What hobby do you wish you had more time for?
• If you weren’t here, what would you be doing?
• What is your favorite holiday?

Conversation Starters: Deep Talks👇🏾

• What are your long-term goals?
• Who is your role model?
• What did you want to be when you were a kid?
• What is your biggest regret in life?
• What are the top three things on your bucket list?
• What has been your biggest accomplishment so far?
• What is one thing you wish you could do that you know you probably never will?
• What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?
• Tell me about the most life-changing piece of advice you’ve ever heard.
• When are you the most happy?
• What always calms you down when you’re really stressed out and upset?
• Who in your life has had the most influence on you?
• What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
• What scares you the most about the future?

Conversation Starters: Workplace👇🏾

• What made you choose this as your career?
• What do you love most about your job?
• What was your first job?
• How long have you been at your current job?
• Why do you think you were hired?
• What is the most frustrating thing about your job?
• What are your goals when it comes to work?
• What inspires you at work each day?
• If you could change one thing about this industry, what would it be?
• Who has been your career role model?
• Do you ever travel for your job? Where have you gone?
• How do you keep yourself organized every day?
• What do you think makes someone a great manager?
• What’s the biggest challenge you’ve taken on this year?

Conversation Starters for Kids👇🏾

• What’s your favorite subject/class?
• Who is your favorite teacher? Why is that person your favorite teacher?
• What subject do you wish you never had to take?
• Who is your best friend in your grade?
• Do you believe in aliens?
• If you could be any animal, which would it be?
• What do you want to be when you grow up?
• What do you love the most about your mom and dad?
• Where do you wish you were right now?
• What’s your favorite song?
• Who’s your favorite cartoon character?
• Do you have a favorite Disney character?
• If you could change one thing about school, what would it be?
• Do you like to swim?

Conversation Starters for Any Situation👇🏾

• What’s your favorite thing in the whole world?
• If you could spend your time doing anything, what would you do?
• What’s your dream [job, vacation, etc.]?
• Are you a dog or cat person?
• Who is your favorite actor or actress?
• Where’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?
• What’s your favorite place in the world?
• Are you a morning person or a night owl?
• What’s your favorite season and why?
• What’s your biggest pet peeve?
• What was your favorite childhood TV show?

So there you have it. There are a variety of conversation starters at your disposal. Yes, the thought of striking up a conversation with a complete stranger can be a little scary. Especially if you don’t share a common language with them.

Nonetheless, overcoming your inhibitions is the first step toward learning a new language and expanding your circle of interesting friends. Just remember:

• Be friendly
• Be honest
• Take the pressure off

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