Good Conversation Starters

The First Impression is the Last Impression
Although an old cliché, it still means a lot and is applicable during the first meeting. There are times when you wish to start conversing with people, but you do not find the right words or topics to begin the conversation. The following ideas of good conversation starters will help you create a good impression and be a winner at the first instance.

Interesting Conversation Starters
Food, books, entertainment, people and places are the best conversation topics and good conversation starters. You can always come up with a starter using any of these topics and have an interesting continual conversation. Be sure that you yourself should have some knowledge of the topic that you are about to initiate. Let us have a look at a few good conversation starters.

• How do you spend your free time?
• What do you do on weekends?
• Which is the one food you can live without / can't live without?
• Is there anything or anyone who has had a major impact on you? A book / personality / movie?
• What, according to you, is the best job in the world?
• What would you do if you won a million dollars?
• What does your name mean?
• What is the thing you love / hate about yourself?

Beginning a conversation by inquiring about favorites is a sure hit and you will be surprised to discover the common interests you share. This can take the conversation further without much difficulty.

• Which is your favorite book / movie / actor / tourist destination / sport?

Here are a few funny conversation starters.

• What is the most unusual / craziest thing you have ever done?
• What is the funniest / stupidest thing that happened to you?
• What was your most embarrassing moment in life?

You can even initiate a conversation on current affairs or your personal experiences. These are open ended conversations which give a chance to the person to express his / her opinions and keep the conversation going.

• What do you think about (name)'s remark on _____?
• Did you read the article on ________ in _______?

Conversation Starters on a Date
The following are some conversation starters with girls that will help you bring up a topic for conversation.

• What is your definition of love?
• What is your concept of an ideal date? (use her answer as a hint to plan the next date)
• What was your first impression about me?
• What do you find most appealing in a guy?
• What is the thing you find most annoying in a guy?
• What do you think of this music / musician / singer? (if you are in a bar)
• What is the first thing you notice in a guy?
• Do you like children?
• What is your take on relationships?

Although you may choose from these good conversation starters, you should remember that it should remain a conversation and not an interrogation. Do not scare the person with too many questions, shooting one after the other. Interesting conversation starters are great to get acquainted. As you begin an uninterrupted conversation, it is a sure positive sign and you can look forward to having a great relationship or friendship with the person.