101 Great Conversation Starters
(Also see How to Start a Conversation)Ice Breakers
- Where did you grow up?
- Do you have any pets?
- Do you have any siblings?
- Do you know what your your name means?
- What type of phone do you have?
- What did you do this past weekend?
- What are your plans for this weekend?
- What do you like to do in your spare time?
- What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
- What is the last thing you do before you go to sleep?
- What is your middle name?
- What was the last thing you purchased?
- What is your favorite holiday?
- What is your favorite day of the week?
- If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?
- What do you like to do to relax?
- Are you a saver or a spender?
- Do you play any instruments?
Childhood Questions
- What was your favorite children's book?
- What is your first childhood memory?
- What type of kid were you (e.g. spoiled, rebellious, well-behaved, quiet, obnoxious...)?
- What is one thing you miss about being a kid?
- What did you want to grow up to be when you were younger?
School/Work Topics
- Where did (do) you go to school?
- What was (is) your favorite subject?
- What was (is) your least favorite subject?
- What's the first thing you do after school/work?
- Were you the class clown or teacher's pet?
- What do you do for a living?
- What is your dream job?
- If you had $10 million, would you still be working/going to school?
- What was your least favorite job that you've ever had?
- What is something that you have gotten in trouble for at school/work?
Relationship Questions
- What is the first think you notice about a guy or girl?
- Have you ever been in love?
- Do you believe in soul mates?
- What are your turn offs?
- Do you believe in love at first sight?
- Do you prefer short hair or long hair on a guy/girl?
- What do you look for in a guy/girl?
- Who was the last person you called?
- Would you rather be rich and never find true love or be poor and find true love?
Sports Conversation Starters
- Who is your favorite athlete?
- How often do you exercise?
- What is your favorite sports team?
- Do you play any sports?
Vacation Questions
- Where was the last place you went on vacation?
- Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?
- If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
- What countries have you traveled to?
- What was your worst vacation experience?
Food/Drink Topics
- What is your favorite drink?
- What is your favorite food?
- What is your favorite meal of the day?
- Are there any foods that you dislike or will not eat?
- Are there any foods that you would like to try?
- What is your favorite restaurant?
- What is your favorite pizza topping?
- What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
- What did you have for dinner last night?
- What is the signature dish that you cook?
Entertainment Topics
- Who is your favorite actor?
- What is your favorite movie of all time?
- What was the worst movie you've ever seen?
- What is your favorite TV show?
- What was the last movie you've seen?
- What type of music do you like to listen to?
- Who is your favorite music artist?
- What was the last book you read?
Personal Questions
- Who do you look up to?
- Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
- What are you scared of?
- What is the best piece of advice you've received?
- What do your parents do for a living?
- What is your biggest regret?
- What is your most embarrassing moment?
- What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
- What are some of your short-term goals?
- What are some of your long-term goals?
Fun Starters
- Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?
- Tell me about your first car.
- Do you drink coffee or tea?
- If you could have any super power, what would it be?
- If you were stranded on a deserted island and you could have only 1 item, what would it be?
- Do you believe in luck?
- Do you play video games?
- Do you believe people are inherently good?
- How often do you shower?
- What is your favorite board game?
- What is your favorite charity?
- Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?
- Do you prefer cats or dogs?
- Would you prefer to live in the city or a rural area?
- What is your favorite season?
- Do you speak any other languages?
- Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
- What is the best thing that happened to you during the past week?
- What is the worst thing that happened to you during the past week?
- Do you sing in the shower?
- What is the most valuable thing that you own?
- What would you do if you only had 24 hours left to live?
