Great conversation Starters
1.School
Your classes, other students and your teachers are all a big part of your life, your identity and how others see you. Once introductions have been made, questions that will help you get to know someone better are: Who is your favorite teacher? What’s your favorite subject? Are you a member of any teams or clubs at school?
2.Sports, health and exercise.
If you’re a cheerleader or on the basketball team, you’ve got something to share about yourself with the person you’re talking to. Ask about a person’s workout routine or fitness tips.
3.Jokes and Anecdotes.
Everyone likes a good laugh and appreciates a good joke. Laughter eases tension. Just be sure any jokes you tell are tasteful and won’t offend anyone.
4.Current Events.
There are news events that fascinate everyone. Skim the newspaper and read up on a few articles that sound interesting. If you know a person is interested in a particular subject, share what you’ve read with him or her.
5.Movies, Music and More.
If you’ve both seen the same movie, sharing your opinions about it is an easy way to make a connection. Same thing goes for newly-released CDs, concerts and TV shows.
6.Out-of-School Experiences.
What you do after school is also a big part of who you are. Places you’ve
been to, vacations you’ve taken, restaurants you’ve been to are all good topics to create a response.
7.Personal Stuff.
In order to get to know someone, you both need to exchange basic information about yourselves. Questions that are open-ended like “What do you think about living here?” are natural ice-breakers.
8.Insider Information.
This involves digging a little deeper. This should be done gradually so you’re sure that your questions are appropriate. You’ll be showing the person that you’re really interested in learning more about him or her.
9.Self-Disclosure.
After you’ve been talking to a person for awhile, you’ll get a sense of whether or not the person wants to open up more. You may want to reveal some personal info about yourself first. Read the cues to be sure the person is interested in opening up in this way.
Dos and don’ts for good conversation
Don’t ignore visual cues.
Do listen without interrupting.
Do develop a sense of humor.
Don’t monopolize a conversation.
Do talk about a variety of topics.
Don’t be too nervous to enjoy a conversation.
Do keep things interesting and stay informed.
Do be aware of different subjects that interest different people.
Do check out how the other person is responding.
Don’t stop developing your conversational talents and skills!
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