What is your favorite way to start up a conversation?
Dinner parties and gatherings can be a little awkward, especially if you dont know everyone in the room. These conversation starters are a great way to break the ice! And with all the holiday get togethers coming up, they’re sure to come in handy at the next party or event you attend.?If you want to make sure to keep the conversation flowing at your get together, you can also create a conversation jar!
How to Create a Conversation Jar
A conversation jar can help you get beyond small talk and start a fun, unusual conversation! It assures that you have a few conversation starters in your back pocket. To create a conversation jar:
Download and print the conversation starters below.Cut them out.Place in jar or cup.Get talking!
Funny Conversation Starters
These conversations starters are good for people young and old! They are sure to spark some creative answers, get the group laughing and bring back some hilarious memories.
If you were in a circus, which character would you be?What is the worst advice you have given?What is one thing you should never say at a wedding?What is the worst pickup line you have ever heard?If you could only store one type of food in your pocket, what would you carry?What is the worst present you have ever received and why?If you were a farm animal, which would you be and why?What is the worst first date you have ever been on?Have you ever stalked someone on social media?What is the best part about taking a selfie?What is your favorite celebrity scandal?If you could do anything illegal without getting caught, what would you do?What is the weirdest food combination youve ever tried?Did you have an imaginary friend? What was his/her name?Have you ever had a dream where everyone was in their underwear?Whos your favorite comedian?Have you ever been on a blind date?Conversation Starters For Kids
As we all know, kids have big imaginations. Why not encourage them with these kid-friendly conversation starters? They’re sure to respond with unique (and surprisingly insightful) answers.
If you could make up a school subject, what would it be?What is your very favorite letter of the alphabet? Why?If someone gave you 20 dollars, what would you buy with it?If you had a chance to eat dessert for breakfast every day, what dessert would you choose?What is the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning?Which animal at the zoo do you like best?If your friend is sad, what do you do to make them feel better?If you had the opportunity to invent a new ice cream flavor, what would it be?What is the silliest thing someone has ever said to you?Whats your idea of a perfect playground?Whats your favorite word?Would you switch roles with your parent if you had the chance?When was the last time you used the words thank you?If you had a robot for the entire day, what would you ask it to do?Do you prefer cold weather or hot weather?If you never had to eat one vegetable, which would it be?What was the last thing that made you smile?What is your favorite part about school? Your least favorite?How do you make friends?Who makes you laugh the most?Conversation Starters for Teens
Sometimes teens can be difficult to talk to. If you have trouble relating to a teen in your life, try one of these conversation starters to get them talking about what excites them most.
What do you most like about yourself?What hurts your feelings?If you could be famous, would you want to? Why?Who is a celebrity you admire?What made you laugh at school today?Did anything make you upset today?If you could have more friends, would you?What do you like most about your friends?Is there anyone at school youd like to know better?Have you ever lost a friend? Why?Where do you want to be ten years from now?If you had $100, what would you spend it on?Is there something youd want to do as a family?If you were to choose one way to be disciplined, what would it be?What do you think are the best traits for a person to have?Would you ever get a tattoo? What would it be?What do you think is a good age to start dating?Why do you think popular kids are popular?If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why?What is something you wish you could do everyday?Deep Conversation Starters
Tired of talking about the weather, latest sports game, or what you’re up to at work? Get real with these deep conversation starters. Just make sure you’re ready for a serious conversation.
What are the top three things on your bucket list?How do you think you will die?What has been the lowest point of your life?If you could ask for a miracle, what would it be?Where do you see yourself in five years?What is the biggest risk youve ever taken?What would your ideal life look like?If someone gave you an envelope with your death date inside of it, would you open it?When have you been the most happy?Do you know anyone who is living their life to the fullest?What is your idea of the perfect day?Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?What book had a big influence on you?Do you think your priorities have changed since you were younger?What is the most memorable lesson you learned from your parents?What does success mean to you?What is the most difficult thing youve ever done?What scares you most about your future?What keeps you up at night?Conversation Starters For Couples
You may feel like you know everything about your significant other, but it’s easy to get in a routine and have similar conversations every day. Spice it up with these meaningful questions.
What do you think people need to know about each other before they get married?What makes you very sentimental?What do I do that makes you smile?What is the best or worst trait you inherited from your parents?What is your funniest memory of our dates? Who was your first crush and why?What three things do you want to be remembered for?Is there a dream youve always had?What is something youve always wanted to do, but are scared to?What gives you butterflies?What do you consider most romantic?What motivates you most in life?What things do you consider to be relationship deal breakers?Do you think arguing is part of a relationship?If we were to raise children, what are the most important things you would want them to learn?How would you describe our relationship?How would your partner describe you?Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? How?If you made a bucket list for us, what would you add to it?How has our relationship changed since we started dating?What do I do that comforts you the most?In what ways are you most similar to me?What makes you feel discouraged?What is a significant event that has changed you?If your life was a movie, which celebrity would play you?First Date Conversation Starters
Let’s face it, first dates can be awkward. Start off on the right foot with these first date conversation starters. They’ll help you get to know the person and find out your common interests.
Whats something not many people know about you?What are you most passionate about?What makes you laugh out loud?What was your favorite thing to do as a kid?Who do you text the most?What do you like to cook the most?Whats your favorite TV show?What is your favorite book?Who is most influential in your life?What was your best friends name growing up?How do you spend your mornings?Whats your all-time favorite band?Whats your dream job?What did you study?What did you want to be growing up?What is the best pickup line youve ever used? Heard?Do you have any nicknames?What talent do you wish you had?Where do you see yourself living when you retire?What is your favorite weekend activity?Do you have any pet peeves?Who was your favorite teacher and why?What makes you most uncomfortable about dating?What is your favorite place in the entire world?Dinner Party Conversation Starters
If you’re at a gathering with acquaintances, it can be hard to settle on a topic that everyone can relate and contribute to. Try one of these conversatio
