Conversation Topics

Meeting a new person or being on a first date or simply entering into a room full of people whom you don't know may seem a herculean task for many. However, it does not seem so if one masters the art of communication. We all know the clichéd old thought of first impression being the last impression, which is true. Initiating a conversation at the first date or with a perfect stranger is essential if you wish to get to know the person properly. Striking the right chord will keep the conversation flowing and you might even end up in a long-lasting relationship. Here are some interesting starters and topics that can be safely used.

Good Topics for Conversation

• Likes and Dislikes / Favorites: This is one of the best topics as lots of people like to talk about their likes and favorites. You can take a hint from the surrounding and begin like, 'Do you like Jazz or you prefer Rock music? or, Which is your favorite song / album. You can begin with favorite books, movies, artists, sports, sports persons, etc.
• Job and Career: Many people love to talk about their jobs and career. You can ask questions regarding the person's job. It is advisable to not to talk about your boredom in your job, it can lead to discomfort.
• Personal Experiences: In order to speak about this topic, you need to be humorous. It is not good to talk about the creepy things you faced, rather talk about good experiences while traveling, in some good places, meeting interesting people, etc.
• Current Issues: Gossips about celebrities or interesting current affairs make an exciting topic to talk about. And if it's a first date, remember women love talking about famous people and their lives. However, it is better to keep aside topics of murder, rape, poverty, etc. as it can lead to a gloomy atmosphere.

Funny Topics
Now, if it's an informal meeting and you wish to lighten up the situation as well as break the ice, the following questions can be helpful.

• What is the habit you are proudest of breaking?
• What is the most disgusting food you have ever seen / tasted?
• What was your worst holiday?
• Which animal represents your personality?
• What was the worst thing you ever did?
• What is your least favorite dish / word / movie / celebrity, etc.

Apart from these, hypothetical situations and 'what if' questions can also bring out funny answers from people and lighten up the mood. These also pave a way for easy conversation flow.

Topics for First Date Conversation
The following are topics for couples to talk about on a first date. They help in knowing each other and get an insight of a person's goals in life. One important thing to note is to avoid talking about the past as the person can get uncomfortable talking about it.

• Family and Friends
• Dreams / Goals
• Hobbies / Interests
• Career
• Favorites
• Food and Drink
• Music / Movies / Sports
• Personal Nature

Once you have initiated a conversation, the next step is to keep it going. Lastly, you should remember that it is a conversation and not an interview, so keep it as natural and easy as possible. Good luck!