Good Conversation Questions
Below you'll find conversation questions for common places and situations that you can use to begin a conversation with someone.
At the office or work.
- How was your weekend?
- How long have you been working here for?
- What department do you work for?
- Do you have any plans for the weekend?
- Are you having a busy day?
- What hours do you work?
- If you had the power to change something about your work, what would it be?
- How was your lunch break?
- What did you eat?
- What do you do outside of work?
- Do you drink coffee?
- What coffee do you like to drink?
- What's your favorite way to unwind after a long day?
- What do you like to do for fun?
- What's your favorite lunch spot around here?
- What’s the best part of your job?
At school.
- What's your major?
- What are your plans after graduation?
- Do you have any weekend plans?
- What classes are you taking?
- What did you do this past weekend?
- What do you like to do when you're not busy with school?
- Are you a part of any clubs or teams?
- What year of school are you in?
- What's your favorite class/subject?
- If you had the power to change something about your school, what would it be?
- What's your favorite thing about school?
- What does your typical workday look like?
At a social event or party.
- How do you know the host?
- What time did you get to the party?
- Did you try the chips and dip?
- What are you drinking?
- How many people do you think are here?
- What do you think of the event so far?
- What do you do for work?
- Have you traveled anywhere recently?
- Have yo tried any good restaurants around here lately?
- What TV show or movie you recently watched?
- What does your ideal day look like?
At the bus station, airport, or train station.
- Where are you headed?
- Why are you going to _______?
- How often do you go to _______?
- Do you like traveling?
- Where are you from?
- How do you pass the time on a long flight/ride?
- Have you been to _______ before?
- What's the worst part about traveling?
- What's your favorite place to travel to?
- What's one item you'd never travel without?
- Do you have any advice for dealing with jet lag?
At a restaurant.
- What's your favorite type of food?
- What do you like to drink?
- Do you eat here often?
- What's your favorite entree here?
- Do you cook at home?
- How often do you eat out?
- What's the best burger (or pizza) you've ever had?
- What’s your go-to comfort food?
- Do you prefer sweet or savory food?
- What's your favorite restaurant in the area?
Waiting in line
- Does this place always have such long lines?
- What are you waiting in line for?
- How long do you think the wait will be?
- Is the line usually this long?
- Why do you think the line is so long today?
- Do you think it'll be worth the wait?
