We know how difficult social interaction can be.
That’s why we’re going to give you some interesting things to talk about with coworkers and friends!
We know how difficult social interaction can be.
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Thats why were going to give you some interesting things to talk about with coworkers and friends!
Maybe youre looking for an interesting topic to bring up when youre with friends or family.
For example, a great topic to start with is TV and movies.
Small talk can be awkward and difficult to navigate, especially around new people.
Are there hobbies you have always wanted to get into?
Do you volunteer or do charity work?
What do you do?
Do you have any hidden talents?
Do you speak any other languages?
What is the best way to start your morning?
Entertainment
What was your favorite show growing up?
What is the best musical youve ever watched?
Do you like watching TV?
What TV series have you been watching lately?
Is there a TV show youve watched more than once?
What was your favorite movie growing up?
Whats your favorite movie?
What is a movie you really want to see?
Would you like to see a play on Broadway?
What movie makes you laugh the hardest?
Music and Podcasts
Do you like going to concerts?
Who is your favorite music artist or band?
Who would you love to see live in concert?
Do you play any instruments?
If so, how long have you been playing?
Are there any instruments you would love to learn?
Do you listen to podcasts?
Would you like to perform on stage?
What podcasts do you listen to?
If you were to start a podcast, what would you talk about?
Sports, Games, Active Life
Do you like to play or watch sports?
Which sports team is your favorite?
Do you go to the gym?
Have you taken a yoga or Pilates class?
Would you like to be a professional athlete?
Do you like to run?
Did you play any sports in school?
Do you play video games?
If so, which game do you love to play?
What is your favorite board game?
What is your favorite card game?
What game would you like to get into?
Books
Do you like to read?
What are some of your favorite books?
Whats on your to-read list?
Would you like to write your own book someday?
Would you like to meet your favorite author?
Are there any books youd recommend?
What is the last book youve read?
Fashion and Trends
Are you into fashion?
Do you like thrifting?
Have you kept up with the latest fashion or technology trends?
Did you ever go through an emo phase?
Art and Photography
Are you interested in photography?
Do you own any cameras?
Is there a camera youre saving up to buy?
Do you like to paint or draw?
Do you like going to art museums?
Which museum is your favorite?
Travel and Living
Where have you traveled?
What destinations are on your travel bucket list?
Do you have any travel horror stories?
Have you visited any national parks?
Where do you live?
Do you live alone or with someone?
Did you move recently or have you lived in the same place your whole life?
Do you like where you live?
Is there anywhere you would love to live one day?
Mountains or the city?
Animals
Dogs or cats?
Do you have any pets?
Whats your favorite animal?
If you could own a wild animal, which animal would you own and why?
Family and Friends
Do you have any siblings?
Do you live close to your family?
How long have you known your best friend?
Where did you meet your best friend?
What are the things you and your best friend like to do together?
Work and School
What do you do for work?
Do you enjoy what you do for work?
Is it a dream career or is there something else you wish you were doing?
What are the people in your workplace like?
Did you go to college?
If so, what did you study?
What subjects in school did you like the best?
Cars
Do you drive?
Do you have a favorite model of car?
Comedy
Any favorite comedians?
Know of any good jokes?
What was the last funny video you watched?
History
Are there any historical figures you admire?
What is the most interesting moment of history?
Do you believe dinosaurs existed?
Its a good way to talk about any crazy food stories too!
What food are you allergic to?
What kind of food is your favorite?
Favorite thing to order when out at brunch?
Do you like to cook or bake?
Whats your favorite thing to cook or bake?
What is something you want to learn how to cook or bake?
Have you ever taken or wanted to take a cooking class?
What kind of dessert do you prefer?
Favorite ice cream flavor?
What kind of milkshake do you prefer: chocolate or vanilla?
Have you ever snuck candy or food into a movie theater?
If so, whats the weirdest thing youve snuck in?
Which flavor of jam/jelly do you prefer: strawberry, grape, raspberry, or mixed berries?
Do you prefer ice cream in a cone or ice cream in a cup?
Do you prefer coffee or tea?
If youre a coffee drinker, how do you take your coffee?
If youre a tea drinker, how do you like your tea prepared?
Where is your favorite place to get coffee or tea?
Do you drink alcoholic beverages?
Which do you prefer: beer, wine, or hard liquor?
Whats your go-to drink at a bar?
Accomplishments/Goals
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Do you have any major life goals you want to accomplish?
Do you have any plans for the weekend?
What 3 things do you have on your bucket list?
What do you want to achieve this year?
Holidays
Whats your favorite holiday?
What is your favorite thing about this holiday?
Do you have any holiday traditions?
How do you like to spend your holidays?
News and Social Media
Are you on social media?
Have you ever thought about going off the grid?
Whats the craziest thing youve seen on Facebook?
What are some funny, random things youve seen on Twitter lately?
Do they keep up with pop culture and/or celebrity news?
Astrology and Astronomy
Whats your zodiac sign?
Do you know any interesting things about astrology and zodiac signs?
Have you ever seen a meteor shower?
Whats your moon sign?
Whats your rising sign?
What signs do you (think you) get along with?
Conspiracy Theories
Do you believe in aliens?
Do you think aliens are already here on earth?
Do you believe the government knows that aliens are here?
What do you think is in the Bermuda Triangle?
Superheroes / Villains / Superpowers
Marvel or DC?
Do you have a favorite superhero?
Do you have a favorite villain?
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Habits / Pet Peeves
Do you have any pet peeves?
Do you have any bad habits?
Nature
Do you like camping?
Do you like hiking?
Have you ever gone on a wilderness retreat?
Planting and Gardening
Do you own any plants?
Have you ever owned a garden?
Have you ever wanted to own a garden?
Feelings
What makes you nervous?
What makes you angry?
Is there a lesson youve learned from a past relationship?
What odd thing fascinates you the most?
What makes you the happiest?
What do you fear the most about the future?
Random Questions
If you run out of things to talk about during a conversation, dont worry!
Random questions are a great way to get to know someone a little better!
What is your favorite color?
What would you do if you won the lottery?
If a genie granted you 3 wishes, what would you wish for?
Do you believe in ghosts?
What is something you want to do before you die?
If you could describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?
What is the scariest thing youve ever done?
If you could be any person for a day, who would it be?
When is your birthday?
Describe your perfect day.
What is the last thing you Googled?
If you might remember, what is the scariest dream youve ever had?
Is there an event in history that fascinates you the most?
What is your favorite way to waste time?
What are some fun or interesting facts you know?
Are there any facts that you found out and made you change the way you live?
Have you ever snuck out of the house to meet up with someone?
If you could describe yourself with 5 adjectives, what would they be?
If you could describemewith 5 adjectives, what would they be?
Have you ever stolen anything from a store?
What would you want your funeral to be like?
How do you fight procrastination?
What is the most useful thing you own?
If money was no object, where would you live?
If you could drop everything and go on a road trip, where would you go?
If jobs had slogans, what would be some of them?
Has someone ever dared you to do something wild?
If so, what was it?
If colors had a taste, what would each color taste like?
Talk about a common interest.
For example, lets say you met this person at a concert.
Talking about that band or music artist is a great conversation starter!
This can easily and naturally flow into the question of what other music do you listen to?
Ask them a philosophical question.
Philosophical questions can tell you a lot about a person.
Some of these questions are more entertaining than anything else and make for great conversation starters, too!
Do you believe in the law of attraction?
Is there such a thing as true love?
Which is easier to love or be loved?
Do you believe in life outside our universe or on another planet?
What do you think is hidden in the oceans we have yet to discover?
Do you believe in mermaids?
Why do they nail down the lid of a coffin?
Do you think parallel universes exist?
Does the study of philosophy ever lead to answers or just to more questions?
Does jealousy have value in driving humans to improve themselves or is it a purely negative emotion?
Do you feel comfortable around new people?
When was the last time you were in a serious relationship?
What would I never know, just by looking at you?
Talk about your ideal perfect day or a perfect date.
Share your favorite things about each other.
Talk about whether you believe in soulmates.
Talk about what qualities you both look for in a partner.
Its a great way to fully understand one another as partners.
Family
Are you close with your family?
What do I need to know about your family traditions?
What do you feel like your parents could have done better when raising you?
Home
Where did your parents grow up?
Your favorite thing about the place you live in?
How do you spend your free time?
What is your favorite movie?
Are there any movies you plan on watching?
What is your favorite TV show?
Is there a movie or TV show youve seen more than once?
What kind of music do you like to listen to?
What are 3 songs that MUST be on a road trip playlist?
How do you feel about roller coasters?
Tell them about your hidden talent (if you have one) or ask if they have one!
Or maybe youre at a family party with your cousins, aunts, and uncles.
This always makes for a good conversation!
Has there been an event in your life that has changed you for the better?
What about for the worse?
Who is the nicest person youve ever met?
What is the most beautiful memory?
What was your most embarrassing moment?
Whats the most memorable vacation youve taken?
Talk to your parents or parental figures about their childhood!
What was your favorite place growing up?
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Are you still in touch with old friends from school?
What are 3 things youve learned from your parents?
What were your hobbies as kids?
Do you still have those hobbies?
Did you have a favorite book as a child?
Talk to your parents about how they met.
If it applies to you and your parents, this is a great conversation starter.
Ask them random questions.
What, do you think, are the best and worst things about being in a long-term relationship?
What makes you angry?
What do you think people most often take for granted?
How many books have you read in your lifetime, ballpark figure?
What do you think is the biggest waste of money?
Would you rather travel by plane, train, or car?
What is the best advice youve ever been given?
Which fictional character would you like to have as your best friend?
What is your favorite animal?
Can you make any animal noises?
Games
Do you like board or card games?
Do you play video games?
Whats your favorite game?
Favorites
Whats your favorite smell?
Whats your favorite candy?
Whats your favorite color?
What is your least favorite color?
Movies and TV
Whats your favorite TV show?
Are you a Disney fan?
Who is your favorite Disney princess?
Are you a Marvel fan?
Who is your favorite superhero?
What is your favorite food?
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream or milkshake?
Pick one: waffles, pancakes, or French toast?
What is your favorite dessert?
Would you rather eat ice cream, cake, or an ice cream cake?
Outdoor Activities
Are you a camper?
Do you enjoy hiking?
Do you like going to the beach?
Whats your favorite book?
Trips
Have you ever been to the zoo or the aquarium?
Have you ever touched a starfish?
Have you ever seen a giraffe in real life?
Superheroes and Villains
Who, in real life, is your hero?
Sports
Do you like to play sports?
Which sport is your favorite to play?
Do you like watching sports?
Music
What is your favorite song on the radio?
Can you play any instruments?
School
What is your favorite subject in school?
What is your least favorite subject in school?
Life
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Where do you want to live when youre older?
What is your dream job?
What is the best thing about your siblings?
What do you and your family like to do together?
What is your best friends name?
How long have you and your best friend known each other?
What is your favorite holiday?
What is the coolest Halloween costume?
Arts
Do you like to sing or act?
Have you ever been in a school musical or play, or would you want to be?
Birthdays
What are you asking for your birthday?
Would you rather have a cake or a large tray of cupcakes?
Seasons
What is your favorite season?
What is your favorite thing to do during the summer?
What is your favorite thing to do during the winter?
Change
If you could change one thing about school, what would it be?
If you could change anything in the world, what would it be?
What is the funniest joke you know?
What was the funniest video youve ever seen?
Ask about them!
How old are you?
What was the best part of your day?
What was the worst part of your day?
This is only possible with certain friendships though!
Ask how theyre doing or if they need anything theyll appreciate it.
If youve been recently talking to someone and you feel comfortable telling your friends, go for it!
So, Ive been talking to someone… is always a great conversation starter.
Hows your family doing?
If you care about your friends, youll ask them about their family.
However,neverpush someone into talking about their family life unless they want to.
Its a simple and respectful way to check up on them and see to it everything is okay.
or Your sister just started college, right?
What are you reading lately?
Should we start a book club?
Have you ever been a part of a book club?
What genre of books is your favorite?
Is there a book youve tried to read but just cant get through?
If so, what is it?
What have you been watching lately?
What did you watch recently that you really loved?
What did you watch recently that you didnt think was all that great?
Do you have any movie or TV recommendations?
What movie or TV show have you watched more than once?
What is your favorite holiday movie?
Podcasts and Music
What have you been listening to?
Are there any podcasts youd recommend to me that you think Id be interested in?
If you were to start a podcast, what would your podcast be about?
What was your first concert?
What was your last concert?
What musical artist would you love to see live one day?
Work
How is work going?
Are you feeling good there?
Have you applied for any new jobs?
Hows that one person at work you were telling me about?
What classes are you taking?
What class do you really hate?
What class do you love?
Life, Career, and Aspirations
Where do you hope to be in 5 years?
When have you felt the most challenged?
Who do you look up to the most?
What qualities do you love about the person you look up to the most?
Do you regret anything in your life?
If you were President, what is the first thing you would work on to change in this country?
If you could live in another time period, which one would you choose?
What foreign language(s) would you like to master?
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?
Its a good thing to avoid these touchy (yet important!)
subjects at all costs.
Never ever push someone into holding a conversation with you.
If theyre texting you with one-word answers or just sending emojis, theyre probably not interested.
