In this BIT: What to talk about? Try this list of the ultimate icebreakers, conversation starters, and ways to start a conversation. Bye, awkward silence!
Do you ever sit down with colleagues at work, or friends at school, and have nothing to say? Truly, no questions to ask, no jokes to laugh about, and no personal updates to share. Quickly, you realize that you aren’t the only “speechless” one – nobody else says anything apart from the usual small talk. Or perhaps you’re in the car, on the bus, or even on a walk or hike with someone. We’ve all been there – drowning in that awkward silence! Whether you know this person well or not, striking up conversation can be a tricky feat.
As such, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite icebreakers and conversation starters. These are great for any situation or conversation! A walk, a dinner, a work event, a road trip, or anything in between. Best of all, these questions help prompt conversations that not only ease away awkward silence, but also help you get to know people better. Bonus: when talking with people, try active listening. This means looking at the speaker (not your phone!), listening, and only responding once they’ve finished speaking. We can tell when someone is wholeheartedly listening to us, and it means a lot. So, let’s start the conversation…
What was your favourite TV show, as a kid?
What is the coolest or craziest place that you’ve traveled to?
What is a fun memory you made (this month)?
If you could read any book again, for the first time, which one?
What is the first thing you do in the morning, and the last thing you at night?
If you could create any Olympic event, what would you choose?
What is the most overrated and underrated candy?
If you could travel back to any age in history, which one would you choose and why?
If skill and money wasn’t a factor, what job would you pursue?
From favourite to least favourite: rank how you prefer your potatoes to be made
Tell me the top three locations on your bucket list!
What is the best concert you’ve been to vs the one you want to go to most?
If you had infinite time, what hobby would you pursue?
Tell me the craziest or funniest fun fact you know
What is a fashion trend that you hope never comes back?
What is an event that shaped who you are?
What’s a piece of advice you would share with your younger self?
What is your love language?
When did you last laugh SUPER hard?
What is a moment you can’t wait to experience someday?
We hope that these conversation starters help you boost your social connections and feel more confident in social settings. With these icebreakers, you won’t have to wonder ‘what should I talk about?’, again! Relationships and conversations are so important to bringing us a Small Bit of Happiness.
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