Unique Conversation Starters

When we meet new people, we naturally want to make the best impression. Isn't it said, "first impression is the last impression". However, it is easier said than done. More often than not we find ourselves fumbling and hunting for words. Often we start a conversation and then there is a lull, which makes the conversation all the more awkward. There are certain tricks, which can prove to be of help in such conditions. Although I agree, one does need some unique conversation starters, along with it choosing the right starters is equally important, if not more important. According to me great conversation starters are the open ended questions. These pave their way for good conversation, as one thing leads to another. Same is the thing with date conversation starters as well. There are a number of open ended conversation starter questions, which you can make use of for the same. Let's find out.

Conversation Starters

When you want to attract a person of the opposite sex, you should know the right way to start a conversation. Therefore, it is better not to include the cheesy ones for your first date conversation starters. You should have a neutral approach. Now let's turn towards some good conversation starters, which will make the conversation interesting.

Conversation Starters with a Girl
More often than not, guys use some pick up lines as conversation starters with girls. However, this mistake should be avoided at all costs. Pick up lines more often than not fail to attract women. The best way to initiate a conversation is to have a normal approach. Approach her with confidence and your candid approach will bring you more attention. Now that you have approached her, the next step is to choose conversation topics which suits the situation. This will ensure that the conversation moves forward. While the conversation has been initiated, you can also make use of some compliments. Remember women keep fishing for compliments all the time. However, the compliment about good looks should be kept at bay. You can compliment her on her dancing skills, her choice of clothes, her sense of humor, etc. Here are some of the conversation starters, who may want to take a look at

• The name of your favorite star is?
• Which is your favorite book?
• What did you wear for a Halloween party last year?
• What's your idea of a vacation?
• Which was your happiest moment?

Conversation Starters with a Guy
It is not just the guys, who fumble and look for great conversation starters. Hasn't it happened to the best of us, that we notice someone and want to strike a conversation, but are not able to? If you can't find anything good to strike up a conversation, then asking the time, is an idea you may want to use. Although I agree, it is the most cliched start of a conversation. Are you not always fishing for compliments, similarly guys also like it, if you compliment them. However, do sound genuine, when you do so. Some examples can be

• How was your day at work?
• Which is your favorite sport?
• Are you into adventure sports?
• Who according to you is the best sportsman?
• Which are the places where you have worked? How was the experience?

Conversation Starters Over the Phone
Although some people would want to believe that starting a conversation over the phone is an easier task, it is better said than done. It is true that starting a conversation over a voice call or over a text message is equally difficult. One does need to look for interesting conversation starters, even then. But I will tell you this, you will be able to come up with better starters as compared, when you want to start a conversation on the phone. The simplest way is to ask the concerned person, what the person is up to. The answer to this question, will give you a number of other questions, which you can ask the other person.

• What's up with you now?
• I plan to go shopping, which color do you think suits me better?
• Talk about the latest happening?
• Which is your favorite cuisine/restaurant?
• Hoping to catch you tomorrow over coffee...

Conversation Starters for Couples
Many times even couples find it difficult to start a conversation. It can be for various reasons. If you have been fighting, then starting a conversation can be very difficult. To lighten the atmosphere, you can make use of some funny conversation starters. You may be hunting for conversation starters after you have been in a relationship for a considerable amount of time. Depending on the mood, you may want to use of these any one of these conversation starters

• When do you feel you are loved the most?
• What is the first thought, that comes to your mind, when you hear my name?
• Which was the most romantic moment, that you have spent with me?
• Which is one wish you would want to ask God for?
• What is the first memory you have of me?

One may not look for conversation starters to strike up a conversation only with the opposite sex. Sometimes we may also be in need of conversation starters for friends. However, I guess you will be able to strike a conversation with your friends without any specific inputs as well. I often look for conversation starters for kids. According to me, it is starting a conversation with kids which is very difficult. Before I end this write up, I would like to say the entire topic about unique conversation starters is very subjective, at the same time situation dependent. It is not necessary, that something which you find interesting will be interesting for the other person. Do take a cue from the reaction of the other person or you may want to switch the topic you are talking on.