Word for one way conversation

• #1

Is there a proper translation for one-way conversation? There is a way to say one-way ticket, one-way street, etc. but I am not sure about conversation. Help!

• #2

I think ‘one-way ticket’ can be said ‘boleto sin regreso.’ As for the rest, you should wait for someone else to tell you because I’d be guessing and I don’t want to end up confusing you!

• #3

Oh and by the way, I’m pretty confident that ‘one way street’ is ‘calle de una vía.’

• #4

hi bedroomeyes,
I just wanted a translation for one-way conversation. I already know the translation for the others. Thanks.

• #5

one way conversation. Se me ocurre monólogo

By Robby Kukurs

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Hi my foreign English speaking friends! Here I’ve created a list of the most important English small talk phrases so that you never have situations when you get stuck when bumping into someone on the street or greeting your colleagues in the morning!

Here you’ll also find a good number of English phrases you can use to respond to typical greetings. And even more – some of the phrases below will help you add more substance to what you’re saying to your chat partner and also help you take time and think over the question.

At the end of the list you’ll find typical good-bye phrases and you’ll definitely find them handy when finishing off a conversation or even if you want to get rid of the person you’re chatting with! 🙂

There’s also industry small talk phrases – and they’re definitely going to come in handy in work-related situations. Whenever you want to ask your work colleague to cover you for a couple of hours and tell them you’re going to keep a low profile because you went out the night before – all this is covered in the industry small talk section!

So, click on the links below and they’ll take you to the respective section of English small talk phrases! 😉

• Introductions
• Conversation Starters & Greetings (UPDATED!)
• Event Small Talk (NEW!)
• Typical Responses
• Industry Small-talk
• Departure Phrases (UPDATED!)

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• Customer Support & Service Industry English Phrases
• Give Weight to Your Opinion by using Smart English Phrases!
• Common English Phrases to Use at Home & With Kids
• 25 Perfect Ways of Starting Sentences in English!
• 38 Typical English Sentence Endings
• 68 Industry-Specific English Expressions & Phrases for Non-native English Speakers

Introductions

I’m so pleased to meet you – have you just been introduced to a new person and you want to tell them how nice it is meeting them? Well, this is just the right phrase to use on such an occasion!

I’ve heard so much about you – in case the person you’re being introduced to is well known, this is just the right English small talk phrase to tell them during the introduction!
It’s good to have you here! – sometimes you may want to make the new person feel welcome at the party or event, so this is what you tell them to make them feel included.

I’d like you to meet someone! – this is a typical way of introducing a new person to one or more people.

I am indeed! And you must be… – when someone else approaches you and calls you by your name, and you’re pretty sure who that person is, this is the right English small talk phrase to use: “Hello, is it Mark?” – “I am indeed! And you must be James!?”

I’ll leave you two to get acquainted! – if you have to leave two people you just introduced to each other, this is the perfect phrase for such a situation.

Please, call me… – a few minutes into the conversation with a new person you may want to lighten up the mood by giving the other person a permission to call you by your name or a more friendly version of your name: “And by the way Michael…” – “Please, call me Mike!”

I almost didn’t recognize you! – sometimes we get to see people we haven’t seen for a long, long time – and this English small talk phrase is the typical way of expressing your excitement at seeing them again.

Have we met before? – in case you really don’t recognize the person saying hello to you, you can use this phrase to ask them if you’ve met before. Yes, it’s a bit awkward, but there’s really no better way of putting it!

It’s good to see you again! – this is how you recognize the presence of an old friend or acquaintance when you meet them after a while.

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Conversation Starters & Greetings (UPDATED!)

New! Hi, I’m …. . What brings you here? – this is an effective way to start a conversation with someone you meet an event, and allows you start a discussion about why you are there.

New! Hi, I’m …. . Are you the first time here? – if you are the first time at an event you can use this phrase to start a conversation and also see if the other person is also the first time there or he/she has already been there and can give you information about the last time.

New! Hi, I’m …. .  I wanted to introduce myself.  – this is a straight forward way to introduce yourself and start a conversation.

I was wondering if – this is a beautiful way to strike up a conversation with someone you might know, yet you haven’t spoken to them too often. Typically it would be some occasion when you get to meet your work colleagues and talk about something else other than work-related matters!

 Sorry to bother you – this starter phrase is pretty universal and can be used in a lot of situations – ranging from chatting up strangers on the street when asking for directions and ending with addressing a busy co-worker when approaching them for the advice!

Excuse me, would you happen to know – this is another one of those phrases you can use when asking people for advice in pretty much any life situation – be it when trying to find the nearest grocery shop or when navigating a new building you’re visiting for the first time.

What have you been up to lately? – this is a great English small talk phrase used to inquire what the other person has been doing lately. You’ll probably notice that there’s something wrong with the way the sentence is constructed – it should really say “What HAVE you been up to lately?” – but guess what? It’s typical to leave out words in spoken English, and as a matter of fact, when you speak in real life, this phrase sounds more like “Watch you bin up to lately?” Try it – and you’ll realize that you sound WAY MORE native-like this way! By the way – are you interested in sounding like a native English speaker? Then check out the Accent Genie Program HERE!

How are you getting on? – just another way of saying ‘how are you?’

Are you doing OK? – asked when the person has had some tough experience recently and you want to ask politely if they’re OK.

Hi, …! What’s new? – this is a very informal way of greeting a close friend or anyone who you see on a regular basis and you want to ask has anything happened since you last met.

Hi, …! What’s up? – the same as above with a difference that you’re probably not that interested in what news the other person might have.

Hi, …! Long time no see! – used when you haven’t seen the person for a long period of time and you want to state that fact in the greeting.

Hi, …! Have you been keeping busy? – just a standard inquiry with little or no direct meaning.

Do you mind me asking…? – a typical way of asking something that might be a slightly personal question.

OK, here’s the thing … – a very handy way to start making your point if you’re not sure how to begin the sentence.

Is everything OK? – this is what you’d say to a person when you see that they’re distressed and obviously not OK. Normally you’d ask this to a close friend or a work colleague – but you can also say this to a stranger you meet in the street and if it’s obvious that that person needs help.

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Event Small Talk (New!)

You can use these phrases in networking events or other kinds of events.

New! How did you hear about this event? – this helps getting a conversation started with something you both have in common.

New! What a great place for an event! – a great way to start a discussion about the event location.

New! Are you from here? – if you are not from the city of the event, or you suppose your conversation partner is not, this is a good way to exchange some more information.

New! What are you doing [in your work – if it is not a work-related event]? – ask what the other persons job is.

New! Have you met … ? – in this way, you can introduce someone else into the conversation.

Typical Responses

Thanks, I’ve been keeping busy – just a standard response to a standard greeting with little or no direct meaning.

Thanks for asking, I’m fine, how are you? – a typical response and counter-question to a greeting phrase ‘how are you?’

Sorry, I didn’t catch that? – the verb “to catch” in this context means “to understand”, so this English small talk response phrase means “Sorry, I didn’t understand what you just said?” – it’s just that in conversational English we use these types of slang words to make it sound friendlier and easier to understand!

Help yourself! – this English small talk phrase is one of the traditional phrases you’ll find in all English phrase-books, and it’s an encouraging phrase used to let the other person know that they can go ahead with the action in question. Typically this is used as a response when the other person is asking for permission to take something, and then you tell them that they can certainly do it: “Sorry, do you mind if I take this cookie? Everyone seems to have taken theirs…” – “Sure, help yourself!”

Where were we? – imagine a situation when you’re speaking with someone, and then somehow you’re getting side-tracked and you veer off the original subject, or it could be that some other person distracts you and you forget where you left off. Now, this is the typical phrase to be used in situations like these – you’re basically asking your conversation partner what it was that you were talking about last.

How’s that sound for you? – let’s say for argument’s sake, you’re proposing something to your conversation partner. Well, in this case, this small talk phrase is ideal to ask for their opinion on your proposal! Here’s an example: “Listen, I know what we’re doing tonight. Let’s go to the movies, there’s a new blockbuster out! How’s that sound for you?”

…if that’s alright with you? – you can attach this small talk bit at the end of your sentence to ask for the other person’s permission. Let’s imagine for a second you’re telling your work colleague you have to leave your desk for a few minutes, but you just want to be sure he’s OK with that. So here’s what you say “Listen Jimmy, I’m gonna leave my desk for a few minutes to make a really important phone call if that’s alright with you?” 

Hi, how are you doing? It’s good to see you! – a typical response to a greeting from someone you haven’t seen for a while.

Can’t complain – a response to a standard greeting like ‘How are you?’ It’s not as exciting phrase as ‘Thanks, I’m great!’ but it doesn’t mean you’re having some problems in your life.

Can you say it again, please? – a request to repeat the question if you didn’t understand what was said. This can also be used when the native speaking person speaks a bit too fast – they should get the hint and slow down a bit. But if they don’t, you can ask a more direct question:

Can you slow it down a bit, please?

And how about you? – a typical response when you’re not sure what to ask next so you’re asking the other person the same thing they asked you. You can respond with this counter-greeting on nearly all standard greetings.

To the best of my knowledge … – when you’re 99% sure about the statement you’re making. Also a good start of a response you want to take a bit more time to consider what you’re going to say.

As far as I know … – the same as above.

Good for you! – a response to someone telling you about their success in something or some good news that they’re happy about.

Can’t argue with that – used when you agree with the statement of the other person.

How do you know? – a counter-question you can ask when someone surprises you with a question about something they’re not really expected to know.

That’s a good one! – a surprise response to funny or surprising news from your chat partner.

Really? Tell me more about it! – used when you want your chat partner to tell me about what he/she just said.

Frankly speaking, … – just a way to start your response. It indicates that you’re about to open up and be very honest with your chat partner. A great way of establishing immediate trust.

Well, to be honest with you, … – the same as above.

Sure, no problem! – a typical response to a small request you’re happy to do. This one is especially used when responding to superiors’ requests and it sounds more enthusiastic than if you simply say ‘sure’ or ‘OK’.

Never mind, it’s fine! – this phrase is used when the person offers to do a favor for you but it’s not really necessary.

Never mind, forget what I just said – this phrase is to be used when you said something that wasn’t important at all but your chat partner wants you to repeat it. You can also use this phrase if you feel that he/she might be slightly annoyed or offended by your question or comment so you want to end it there.

You got me there – this can be said instead of ‘I don’t’ know’ – it will sound more casual and not as defensive as the old ‘I don’t know’!

You’ve got to be kidding me! – said when someone tells you something that borders on the unbelievable and you want to express your surprise.

That’s a good question. – a phrase used when you want to take your time to think over the question. This is an ideal phrase to use when you’re stuck but instead of remaining silent, you can start your response with this phrase.

Well, how to put it in the right words… – the same as above.

That’d be great! – a response to an offer that you’re really happy about.

… Do you know what I mean? – this is quite an overused phrase but you can definitely use it at the end of a sentence if you want to emphasize what you just said.

You see, the thing is that … – this is how you begin a sentence when you’re asked to explain something.

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Industry & Office Small-talk

Another day! – this is just a short phrase you can use to start your working day with. It doesn’t necessarily mean your job is boring; it merely states the fact that you all have a brand new working day ahead.

Nose to the grindstone! – this one is a typical English idiom, and it means to start working hard and be 100% focused on what you’re doing. Typically you’d use this one at the end of a conversation as a way of indicating you’re going back to your work-related duties.

(Company name), (Your Name) speaking, how can I help you? – if you’re working in a company’s helpdesk answering phone, this is the most common line you’ll be using in your daily work! So basically you substitute information in the brackets with your own credentials, something like this: “ABC Recruitment, Marie speaking, how can I help you?”

Sorry for keeping you waiting! – and this is what you say to someone who’s been waiting for a while on the line while you’ve been trying to get through to the right person.

I’ll be with you in a minute… – this English small talk phrase will come in handy if you’re working as a receptionist, for example, and you have to leave the client for a short period of time while you’re looking up relevant information in another room or finding the right person to deal with the client’s query.

Just bear with me for a moment… – this is just another way of telling the client that you’ll be with them in a short while. In this context to “bear with me” simply means to be patient with the fact that I’ll be gone, simple as that!

Leave it with me! – if you want to tell the customer that they can leave the matters with you and that you’re going to deal with the issue, this is the right English small talk phrase to use.

How was your weekend? – you can use this small-talk greeting to inquire about the person’s weekend and it’s a typical small-talk phrase you’d hear on a Monday morning.

Anything new going on? – again, a typical phrase to be used when coming into work – especially after a weekend or a few days off.

The boss is in a mood… – you can use this small-talk phrase to let your colleagues know your boss is in a bad mood and it’s best to steer clear to avoid trouble. Please note you don’t even have to say “in a BAD mood”; the word “mood” says it all just on its own.

All work and no play! – this is another English idiom and you can use it when having a conversation about going out and taking some rest. Here’s a typical sentence: “Hey Jim, why not go out tonight, we’ve been working so hard – all work and no play!”

Better keep the head down today – this English idiomatic expression comes in handy when you need to advise someone to stay quiet and avoid problems. Maybe it’s because that person’s been out drinking the night before, maybe it’s because they’ve been giving others hard time and the boss is after them – there are many situations when this small-talk phrase can be used!

Thank heavens it’s Friday – quite obviously you’ll be using this English small talk phrase when greeting your work colleagues on a Friday morning – as we all know, Fridays are the most awaited days of the week, and everybody’s looking forward to the weekend ahead!

You working at the weekend? – in case you’re doing shift work, this is a handy phrase to use when asking your colleague if she or he is going to work during the weekend.

Are you working hours in? – let’s say, for argument’s sake, you notice someone staying at work longer than normal, so you want to inquire for the reason they’re doing this. Your best guess is that the person in question has taken some extra time off work, so you want to ask them if they’re working those hours in now. Well, this is the perfect phrase for the occasion!

I’m tired – I got no sleep last night – I guess this phrase is pretty self-explanatory, isn’t it? 😉

I had a few drinks so I’m flying under the radar! – if you went out the night before, it’s totally understandable you’ll want to stay put and keep a low profile in case someone from the management realizes you’re not fully capable of fulfilling your work-related duties! 🙂

Can you cover me? – this is a typical way of asking someone if they can work in your place while you’re taking a couple of hours off work to deal with your personal stuff.

It’s so boring! – this is quite a self-explanatory phrase to be used whenever you’re bored. It can be used as a handy conversation starter if there’s another person nearby doing the same job – if they also look bored you can simply exclaim “It’s so boring!” and see if they respond to that.

I wish I had her job! – if someone else’s job looks better than yours, you can use this English small talk phrase to either start a conversation or respond to someone else making a remark about how easy it is for that person compared to the situation that you’re in.

We’re not paid enough! – if you think you’re not remunerated adequately (show me an employee who thinks he’s getting paid enough!), here’s a phrase to be used when you’re having a small talk with some colleague of yours and you have to express your opinion in relation to the small wages.

That’s one job I wouldn’t do! – this is how you refer to a job you definitely wouldn’t be willing to do no matter who asks you to do it. But then again – everything has a price, isn’t that right?

That’s a cushy number! – English idiomatic expression “cushy number” means a very comfortable and easy job. So when you’re seeing someone sitting around all day doing nothing, you can tell your friend “That’s a cushy number!” meaning that the job in question is really easy.

I don’t know how he got that job! – there’s always someone in the company who doesn’t know what they’re doing and you often wonder how they got the job in the first place, right? So, next time around when you make a comment about such a person when having a small talk with someone, you can use this phrase.

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Departure Phrases (UPDATED!)

NEW! It’s time for me to head out. –  this is a polite way to let your conversation partner know that you have to go and have to finish the conversation.

And just before I go – this is something that you can say just before you’re leaving. Typically this would be a situation when you just thought of something else to say: “Oh yes, and just before I go – can you please remind Charlie to drop by and collect his stuff?”

We’ll catch up later! – if you’re saying goodbye to a very close friend or an acquaintance, this phrase is just what you need!

Be back in a minute – this is kind of a departure phrase, yet at the same time, you’re letting others know that you’re going to be back. Please notice that you don’t have to say “I’ll be back in a minute” – conversationally it’s totally OK just to say “Be back in a minute!”

I’d better be going – followed by a simple phrase like ‘it’s too late’, or ‘have lots to do’ – and indicator you’d like to walk off and finish the conversation.

I really gotta go – this is the least formal way of telling someone that you definitely have to leave now. This is the best way of two friends, for example, finishing a conversation and personally I use this phrase quite often!

OK, I’m sorry but I have to leave now! – used when your chat partner has clear intentions of continuing the conversation but you just need to go so you’re making it clear that you need to go.

See you later! – used when you know that you’ll be seeing each other again sometime.

See you around! – the same as above

See you in a couple of minutes! – this phrase is typically used when you’re leaving the other person for a short while during an event, for example.

Keep in touch! – a good-bye phrase meaning you want the other person to get in touch with you every now and then and that you’ve the same intentions.

It was nice seeing you, take care! – a good-bye phrase used when you know that you won’t see the person for a while.

It’s been good talking to you! – the same as the above phrase.

Hope to see you again! – you can use this phrase when finishing a conversation with someone you’ve just met.

Say hello to …! – a short and handy way of saying to remind someone from you.

Now You’ve Finished Reading this List… What’s Next?

You’re pretty excited having found my blog and especially this list of English small-talk phrases, isn’t that right?

There’s one small problem though…

The chances are, you’re going to forget MOST of these phrases within a matter of hours, and next week you’ll be lucky to remember ANY of them!

Please don’t get me wrong – I’m not trying to insult your intelligence and imply that you have a bad memory. It’s NATURAL to forget all kinds of information after just one exposure; it’s just human nature.

So I guess it poses the next logical question – “How to make sure you can actually use such and similar phrases in YOUR daily conversations with work colleagues, college friends and people you meet?”

Here’s the Most Effective Way to Learn These Small Talk Phrases…

The best way of imprinting these small talk phrases into your mind is by utilizing spaced repetition. It might sound very technical, while in fact it simply means you have to repeat and memorize a phrase a number of times over a certain period of time.

1. Repeat each phrase three times.
2. Then do it once more tomorrow.
3. Go back to it after a longer period of time – say, a week or two.

This spaced repetition principle ensures that the small talk phrases you’re memorizing REMAIN in your ACTIVE vocabulary. It basically means you’ll be able to USE those phrases in relevant situations, and that’s definitely what you want, isn’t it?

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У англичан существует такая идиома, как «Break the ice». Она означает «наладить контакт, завязать беседу», а дословно — «разбить лед». Но чем будем разбивать этот лед? Конечно, улыбкой и small talk!

Богатый словарный запас и знание времен в английском языке — далеко не все, что нужно для общения. Не менее важно практиковать и свои разговорные навыки. Хотите непринужденно общаться и поддерживать диалог на любую тему? Необходимые разговорные фразы — как раз то, что чего следует начать.

В этой статье вы найдете самые распространенные и простые разговорные фразы и выражения на английском языке с переводом, которые помогут поддержать диалог с иностранцем и пригодятся в повседневном общении.

Приветствия

В английском существует намного больше способов сказать «Привет», кроме «Hello» и «Hi». Более того, приветствия отличаются в зависимости от ситуации. Согласитесь, будет не уместно сказать «What’s up» на деловой встрече, равно как и поприветствовать старого друга холодным «Hi».

> Универсальные приветствия

Подойдут для любой ситуации.

Hello! — Здравствуйте! / Привет!

Good morning! — Доброе утро!

Good afternoon! — Добрый день!

Good evening! — Добрый вечер!

> Дружеские приветствия

Обычно используются в разговоре с приятелями или коллегами.

How is it going? — Как идут дела?

How’s life? — Как жизнь?

How are things? — Как оно?

Long time no see! — Давно не виделись!

What are you up to? — Что ты задумал? (носит негативный оттенок)

> Приветствия на сленге

Популярные слова и фразы у молодежи. Часто можно встретить как в сериалах, так и в обычной речи.

Hi there! — Привет!

Hiya — Слышь, ты, привет! (Комбинация от слов «hi» и «you»)

Hi, howdy? — Привет, как поживаешь? (Сокращение от «Hi, how do you do») + можно услышать в южных диалектах США

Hey (guys)! — Привет (ребята)! (Неформальное приветствие, обычно обращенное к группе близких друзей)

Watcha doin’? — Чем занимаешься? (Сокращение от фразы «What are you doing?»)

Wagwan? — Как жизнь? (Сокращение от «What’s going on». Обычно на такую фразу можно отвечают «Nagwan», или

«Nothing is going on», а попросту — «не очень») + можно услышать на Ямайке

What’s up — Как дела? (Обычно употребляется среди близких друзей)

> Приветствия после долгой разлуки

Эти фразы помогут при встрече с давним знакомым или коллегой.

Nice to see you — Рад тебя видеть

Long time no see — Давно не виделись / Сколько лет, сколько зим

It’s been too long — Сколько воды утекло…

I haven’t seen you in a while — Давненько не виделись

How are things? — Как жизнь?

What’s new? — Что нового?

Where have you been hiding? — Ты куда пропал?

It’s been ages (since I saw you)! — Целую вечность тебя не видел!

Вводные слова

Это слова, которые делают речь более связной и естественной. Они помогают собеседнику следить за ходом мыслей, а вам дают время подобрать нужные слова для следующей фразы.

In short / in brief — вкратце

In a word — в двух словах

As far as … concerned / as to… — что касается…

Not to mention — не говоря уже о

First of all/ above all — прежде всего

What’s more — кроме того

By the way — кстати

After all — в итоге; все-таки

Just for the record — между прочим; чтобы вы знали

And so on and so forth — и так далее

If I’m not mistaken — если я не ошибаюсь

In other words — другими словами

On the contrary — наоборот

The thing is — дело в том, что

So as to / so that — так чтобы

Either way — так или иначе

As a rule — обычно, как правило

As well as — а также, как и

All the same — без разницы

On one hand — с одной стороны

On the other hand — с другой стороны

Such as — такой как

As I said before — как я уже говорил

Believe it or not, but — верите или нет, но

If I remember it right / If I recall it correctly — если я правильно помню

Согласие / несогласие

В английском языке, как и во всех других, существует множество оттенков между четкими «да» и «нет». Если мы не хотим обидеть собеседника, уклониться от прямого ответа на вопрос, подчеркнуть сказанное или же показать свой энтузиазм и заинтересованность в каком-либо деле — на помощь приходят следующие слова и фразы:

Perhaps — Возможно, может быть

Of course / Sure — Конечно

Definitely — Определенно, непременно

Absolutely — Безусловно

Naturally — Естественно

Probably — Вероятно

You are right — Вы правы

It can hardly be so — Вряд ли это так

Very well — Очень хорошо

Most likely — Скорее всего

Most unlikely — Вряд ли

Not a bit — Ничуть

I believe so / suppose so — Полагаю, что это так

I doubt it — Сомневаюсь

No way — Ни за что, ни в коем случае

Exactly so — Именно так

Quite so — Вполне верно

I agree with you — Я с вами согласен

I am afraid you are wrong — Боюсь, что вы не правы

I’m afraid so — Боюсь, что так

I’m not sure — Не уверен

I don’t think so — Я так не думаю; вряд ли

In a way / to a certain extent — В каком-то смысле

No doubt — Несомненно

I’m in — Я «за» (в ответ на предложение что-то сделать)

I think I’ll pass — Лучше без меня

Deal! — Идет!

It’s a great idea! — Отличная идея!

Not a very good idea — Не самая хорошая идея

Фразы для поддержания разговора

Эти выражения помогут проявить интерес к сказанному, уточнить вопрос, высказать свое мнение или переспросить собеседника о его последних словах. Они подойдут как для начинающих, так и для продолжающих изучать английский язык.

What’s the matter? — В чем дело?

What’s going on? / What’s happening? — Что происходит?

What’s the trouble? — В чем проблема?

What’s happened? — Что случилось?

How was it? — Ну как? (Как все прошло?)

Did I get you right? — Я правильно вас понял?

Don’t take it to heart — Не принимайте близко к сердцу

I didn’t catch the last word — Я не понял последнее слово

Sorry, I wasn’t listening — Извините, я не слушал

It doesn’t matter — Это не имеет значения

It is news to me — Вот это новость

Let us hope for the best — Будем надеяться на лучшее

May I ask you a question? — Можно задать вам вопрос?

Oh, that. That explains it — Вот оно что, это все объясняет

Say it again, please — Повторите еще раз, пожалуйста

So that’s where the trouble lies! — Так вот в чем дело!

Things happen — Всякое бывает

What do you mean? — Что вы имеете в виду?

Where were we? — На чем мы остановились?

You were saying something? — Вы что-то говорили?

Lucky you! — Вам повезло!

Good for you! — Тем лучше для вас! (Часто употребляется как сарказм: «Ну-ну, рад за тебя!»)

I’m so happy for you! — Я так рад за вас! (Говорится абсолютно искренне)

What do you know! — Кто бы мог подумать!

Вежливые фразы

Общаться с вежливым человеком приятного на любом языке, так что стоит запомнить некоторые фразы, которые сделают вас приятным собеседником:

I’m so sorry! — Мне очень жаль!

I beg your pardon! — Прошу прощения!

I’m sorry, I can’t — Простите, не могу

Sorry, I meant well — Извините, я хотел как лучше

It’s very kind of you! — Это очень мило с вашей стороны!

It’s my pleasure — С удовольствием.

Not at all — Не за что

Thank you very much! — Большое спасибо!

Thank you anyway! — В любом случае, спасибо!

Thank you in advance! — Благодарю заранее!

You are welcome — Пожалуйста

Don’t mention it! — Не стоит благодарности!

May I help you? — Могу ли я вам помочь?

Could you do me a favor? — Не окажете ли вы мне услугу?

No problem / that’s ok! — Все в порядке!

Don’t worry about it! — Не волнуйтесь об этом!

This way, please! — Сюда, пожалуйста!

After you! — После вас!

Take it easy — Не переживай

Never mind — Не беспокойся

Don’t take it to heart — Не принимай близко к сердцу

Прощания и пожелания

Всем известна такая поговорка, как «уйти по-английски», то есть — не попрощавшись. Говорят, что французы придумали ее в отместку англичанам в 18 веке. Во время войны 1756-1763 гг. французские военнопленные самовольно покидали расположение части, а англичане называли это «to take French leave», что означало «уйти по-французски».

В отместку французы придумали аналогичную фразу, только про англичан. Позже оба выражения употреблялись по отношениям к людям, которые уходили с бала или торжественного приема не попрощавшись с хозяевами. И если в русском языке мы говорим о таком поведении «уйти по-английски», то сейчас сами англичане сказали бы «to leave without saying goodbye» (уйти ни с кем не попрощавшись).

После приятной беседы нам нужно закончить разговор и попрощаться с человеком. Вот несколько фраз, которые помогут вам сделать это легко и непринужденно:

Bye-bye! — Пока-пока!

See you! — Увидимся!

See you soon! — До скорого!

See you later! — Увидимся позже!

Till next time! — До следующего раза!

Good luck! — Удачи!

Take care! — Береги себя!

Talk to you later! — Поговорим с тобой позже!

I must be off! — Мне пора уходить!

Until we meet again! — До новой встречи!

Have a nice day! — Хорошего дня!

Have a good weekend — Хороших выходных

Have a safe trip — Хорошей поездки

Farewell! — В добрый путь!

Say hi to… — Передавай привет…

Send my love to… — Передавай большой привет… (для родственников или близких людей)

Разговорный сленг

В английском языке очень много сленговых выражений, которые сегодня все чаще и чаще употребляются в разговоре, песнях, фильмах и даже книгах. Ниже разберем те слова, которые можно встретить в общении с иностранцами, в особенности, с американцами.

Wanna = want to = хочу

I wanna stay here for a while — Я хочу задержаться здесь ненадолго

Gonna = going to = собираюсь

I’m gonna sleep tonight — Я собираюсь спать сегодня вечером

Gotta = have got to / have to = должен

I gotta go — Я должен идти

Shoulda = should have done = должен был

Эта фраза используется, когда мы хотим выразить сожаление о том, что не сделали чего-то в прошлом или хотим раскритиковать кого-то.

I shoulda told him the truth — Я должен был сказать ему правду

Jim shoulda ask me before taking my book — Джим должен был спросить меня, прежде чем брать мою книгу

Woulda = would have done = сделал бы

Употребляется в случае, когда мы говорим о гипотетической ситуации в прошлом:

I think she woulda said «no» — Я думаю, она сказала бы «нет»

Coulda = could have done = мог бы сделать

Применяется, когда мы критически высказываемся на тему того, что кто-то мог что-то сделать в прошлом, но не сделал

You coulda warned me in advance! — Вы могли бы предупредить меня заранее!

Gotcha = got you = понял тебя

Ok, gotcha! — Хорошо, понял тебя!

Y’all = you all = все вы

She’s got great news for y’all – У нее есть отличные новости для всех вас

Kinda = kind of = вроде как

I’m kinda busy — Я вроде как занят

Сленг помогает нам общаться более неформально и по-дружески. Но помните, что употреблять сокращения и сленг в деловой переписке, конференции или при общении с малознакомыми людьми — это дурной тон.

Как начать разговор по-английски

Прежде всего, помните о простых правилах, которые сделают вас приятным собеседником:

• Не говорите на слишком личные темы и о деньгах

Согласитесь, вам ведь будет неприятно, если малознакомый человек будет спрашивать о том, какие у вас отношения с любимым или сколько вы получаете на работе? Лучше не затрагивать эти темы при непринужденной беседе.

• Не говорите только о себе

Поинтересуйтесь, как дела у вашего собеседника. Всем приятно, когда к ним проявляют внимание. Главное, чтобы оно было искренним.

• Не перебивайте

Внимательно выслушайте то, о чем говорит ваш партнер и выскажите свое мнение только после того, как он закончит свою мысль.

•  Уважайте личное пространство

Не стоит слишком близко стоять к человеку, чтобы не вызвать чувство дискомфорта. Также, не нужно лишний раз прикасаться к нему, хлопать по спине, брать за руку и так далее.

При общении лучше задавать так называемые «открытые вопросы», на которые собеседник может дать развернутый ответ. Поинтересуйтесь у человека, чем он увлекается, какие книги или фильмы ему нравятся, где он бывал и так далее. Лучше не затрагивать темы религии и политики.

Один из способов расположить к себе собеседника и начать разговор — это сделать комплимент или уместное замечание касательно обстановки вокруг. Например:

I love this view! — Мне нравится этот вид!

What a lovely dress! — Какое замечательное платье!

Один из беспроигрышных вариантов — попросить человека высказать свое мнение по теме разговора. Сделать это можно при помощи общих фраз:

What do you think? — А как вы считаете?

What’s your opinion? — Какое у вас мнение?

What are your ideas? — А вы что думаете?

Do you have any thoughts on that? — Вам что-то приходит в голову по этому поводу? How do you feel about that? — Что вы думаете по этому поводу?

Такие фразы подойдут для любого мероприятия чтобы завязать беседу, будь то торжественный прием, конференция, свадьба или просто беседа в ресторане.

I’m here for the first time, what about you? — Я здесь впервые, а вы?

Have you tried the cheesecake? It’s delicious! — Вы уже пробовали чизкейк? Он изумительный!

How did you first get interested in …? — Когда вы впервые заинтересовались…?

Ну и конечно, самый нейтральный разговор, вопреки всем предубеждениям — это разговор о погоде.

It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it? — Прекрасный денек, да?

Looks like it’s going to rain — Кажется, вот-вот пойдет дождь

Искусство small talk

Когда мы говорим о непринужденном общении на английском — нельзя не упомянуть о коротких разговорах, с которыми мы ежедневно сталкиваемся: с коллегами по работе, с малознакомым людьми, в путешествии и так далее. Это разговор на отвлеченные и нейтральные темы.

Обычно этот диалог случается при первой встрече за день: мы обмениваемся «дежурными фразами» и желаем всего хорошего собеседнику. Обычно говорят о погоде, справляются о здоровье и так далее. Обычно полезной информации в таких разговорах мало, это скорее, просто дань вежливости и этикету.

Британцы лучше всех умеют вести small talk, поэтому и нам стоит выучить несколько фраз, которые помогут нам в общении.

О погоде:

Wonderful day, isn’t it? — Прекрасный день, не правда ли?

It looks like it’s going to rain — Кажется, будет дождь

It’s hot/cold/sunny/windy/cloudy/rainy today — Сегодня жарко/холодно/солнечно/ветрено/облачно/дождливо

What about the weather? Isn’t it good? What do you think? — Что насчет погоды? Не правда ли погода хорошая? Как вы думаете?

Did you hear what the weather forecast is? — Вы слышали прогноз погоды?

На работе или мероприятии:

Looking forward to the weekend? – Ждете выходных?

Well, it has been a long week — Да, это была длинная неделя

You look like you could have a cup of coffee — Похоже, вам не помешает чашка кофе

Are you enjoying the party/conference/presentation? — Вам нравится вечеринка/конференция/презентация?

Pretty nice place, isn’t it? — Приятное место, не правда ли?

So, how do you know…? – Как вы познакомились с…?

На улице:

The bus/train must be running late — Автобус/поезд, должно быть, опаздывает

Do you like this park? — Вам нравится этот парк?

What’s your dog’s name? — Какая кличка у вашей собаки?

Nice day to be outside, isn’t it? — Хороший день для прогулки, правда?

This place is really good for shopping! — Это отличное место для шоппинга!

Закончить беседу нужно вежливо и корректно, чтобы не обидеть собеседника. В этом помогут универсальные фразы:

Oh, I really have to go now or I’ll be late. Glad to see you again! — О, мне действительно нужно идти сейчас иначе я опоздаю. Буду рад/рада увидеть Вас снова!

Maybe another time, ok? — Может быть, в другой раз, хорошо?
Oh, I must go now. Thank you for the talk! — О, я уже должен идти. Спасибо за беседу!

Теперь вы знаете все о том, как начать разговор на английском, поддержать беседу и вежливо попрощаться. Good luck!

The most effective conversationalists in the world are not necessarily the ones who can come up with the most interesting conversation topics. They’re the ones who can maintain a conversation — not to mention engage their listeners — for as long as it takes to get the point across or accomplish a task.

When you’re trying to win an argument or to start a conversation, you need to have a topic that is compelling enough that nobody is going to resist discussing it. 

Great conversations are all about knowing where to start and how to end them. In fact, when done well, they can be quite stimulating and mentally challenging — an experience all on its own.

Also read: 900+ Questions to ask people (huge list of topics for deep conversation)

You might have heard that a question asked is a half answered. Some people think it is easier to make friends if you initiate conversation starters by asking friendly questions. They are some people who are naturally introvert and hate talking, but that does not mean you cannot get them out of their shell.

The best part about these conversation starters is that you don’t have to force them on anyone.

These conversation starters are not just ideal for friends; they are also good for couples who want to strengthen their relationship and bring back the spark in their love life.

If you want to create a good first impression and deepen your relationship, in this article let’s discuss how to start a conversation with a huge list of conversation openers and conversation starters.

Also read: 200+ Deep Conversation Starters (On deep topics to break the ice)

Before going into the list of conversation starters, let’s see:

What are conversation starters?

What are some good conversation starters? Conversation starters or simply conversation questions are some sentences that provoke your thinking on a topic. The idea is to start a conversation with someone you don’t know or have just met, in order to share information and experiences.

What makes a good conversation starter?

To be a good conversation starter, a question must generate curiosity in the listener. The more you can pose an interesting, open-ended question that requires some effort to answer, the more likely you are to get a full and satisfying response.

It’s tempting to ask “How was your weekend?” or something equally generic, but it’s unlikely that your conversational partner will have anything compelling to say in reply.

In contrast, if you ask “What did you do this weekend?” or “What were the best and worst parts of your weekend?”, the other person has to actually think about their answer for a minute.

Even if their actual experiences weren’t all that thrilling, forcing them to consider what did make their weekend good will probably result in a better conversation than asking them how it went — because when someone thinks hard about something before replying, they feel more engaged with the discussion at hand.

It’s important to choose the right question for the right moment. For example, it’s not very appropriate to ask about a person’s job if you’ve only just met, So, in conversation opener what topics to talk about?

• Ask about their day
• You can ask about hobbies or free-time activities.
• Share something you found online
• Talk about something new in your life
• Ask about their family and friends
• Give them a compliment
• Talk about something funny you saw recently
• Talk about your childhood
• Take a guess at what they’re doing next weekend
• Ask a follow-up question or two!
• You can build a better relationship by asking good questions.

Also read: 1000+ Truth or dare questions game for your next party (Good Clean and Dirty edition for friends, family, teens, couples very funny)

How to start a conversation?

The most important thing to remember when starting a conversation is to remember your objective. Is it merely to have a casual interaction with someone who you may or may not know? 

You want to ask something that can be answered within 5 seconds of the other person answering, because you don’t want to waste time talking about things that don’t interest you.

Next, try and find common ground. This can mean anything from sharing something in common with the other person, such as your favorite movie star, or although this is not really happening in our situation, it could be how much each of you likes the same soda.

When you’re speaking, try and make eye contact with your conversational partner; this shows that you’re interested in what they have to say and will keep their attention focused on what they are saying. When the conversation becomes more interesting for both parties, move on to step 4.)

Last but not least is… Ask Questions! This is an easy way to start a conversation because everyone loves people who are genuinely interested in them.

The trick here is asking questions that require more than one word answers: “Where did you grow up?” isn’t a question worth asking someone because it only requires a one-word answer. 

If they tell you where they grew up then politely nod along so as not to interrupt them (unless they’ve finished telling their story by then). 

Keep asking questions by prompting your conversational partner with short questions like “Hey!” or “What’s…” or even just pausing after their answer if necessary so as not to interrupt them again.

To start a good conversation, try starting with these ideas:

• Compliment the other person. Not only will it make them more comfortable, it’ll make you more attractive to them. Just don’t go overboard: too much flattery can be insecure and creepy.

• Say hello. If you’re at a networking event or party, simply saying “hello” when you meet someone is a great way to get things started. It’s friendly, straightforward and most people are expecting it.

• Ask for help with something specific that relates to the other person or their interests. This is guaranteed to get their attention and usually leads naturally into talking about other matters related to the topic at hand, giving both of you something to talk about! Plus they’ll think you’re smart because they gave helpful advice on how best to solve whatever problem it was that needed solving.

Also read: 1000+ Random Questions (The only list you need to ask for deep conversation)

Way to start a conversation

What is a good way to start a conversation? The biggest problem of all is that you can’t think up anything. You have no idea what to say, and you’re just not sure how to start a conversation with a girl, guy, crush or some strangers at the party.

You’re afraid to make the wrong move, or sound stupid. It’s like the red button on your computer. You know if you click it, everything will blow up.

So instead of making a move, you just do nothing …

And you wonder why nothing happens in your life…

Conversation starters can be used in almost any situation.

If you are nervous about starting a conversation, or find it difficult to talk to people you don’t know, using a few good conversation starters can really help to break the ice and get a conversation going.

There are many different ways to start a conversation, but some work much better than others. The best way to start a conversation is with an interesting question or statement that relates directly to the person you are talking with. 

For example, if you are talking with someone at work who has just come back from vacation, asking them what they did while they were away is likely to result in an interesting and informative discussion.

So, what are some conversation starters?

Here are some examples of conversation starters:

What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?

What would be your superpower?

What is your favorite movie?

Where would you like to travel if money was not an issue?

Also read: 200 Good conversation starters to talk to anyone in any situation

List of conversation starters:

1. Do you think we both met before?

2. If I guess, your name is *** right?

3. Where are you from?

4. May I know more about you?

5. In which field are you working now?

6. Do you have any plans to start your own business?

7. How has your life been going these days?

8. Are you traveling alone?

9. Where do you live?

10. How much time do you spend alone?

11. What do you do?

12. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

13. What is your favorite food?

14. Do you have a good relationship with your family?

15. Are you religious or spiritual?

16. Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert?

17. Which parent are you closer to and why?

18. Have you traveled anywhere really cool lately?

19. Are you more of a cat or a dog person?

20. What is your absolute favorite meal?

21. What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?

22. Where did you go to high school/college/uni?

23. Who has been the biggest influence on your life?

24. What’s one day you would love to relive?

25. What is the craziest scene or event you have ever witnessed?

26. If could meet anyone in the world dead or alive who would it be and why?

27. If I asked your friends about you what would they say?

28. If today was your last day on earth, what would be left for someone to remember about you after 100 years had passed?

29. When was the last time you cried in front of another person? Between parents and kids, which generation do you think has it tougher these days and why (if either)?

30. What are your plans and goals in life?

31. What was the high-point and low-point of your day so far?

Also read: Huge list of 650+ questions that make you think (on different topics & concepts to ponder)

Conversation topics

Here are the Top 10 conversation starters topics

1) Movies

2) Books

3) Music

4) Food

5) Hobbies

6) Travel

7) Sports

Celebrations

9) Memories from childhood

10) Best moments of your life

Good conversation starters

Here is a list of good conversation starters:

1. What is your true purpose in life?

2. What do you think happens when we die?

3. Who has been the most influential person in your life?

4. What is one thing you would like to accomplish before you die?

5. How much time per week do you spend alone?

6. What are you most grateful for?

7. If you could change your past, what would you change?

8. If there was one thing you could change about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would it be?

9. Has a book ever changed your life? If so, which book and why?

10. Have you ever tried to make a difference in someone else’s life? How did it go?

11. Do you prefer to stand out or fit in? Why?

12. Has anyone ever told you that they see great potential in you? Did they explain why they thought so? Do you agree with them or not and why?

13. Do you believe that all people are equal or do some deserve to be treated better than others and why do they deserve that treatment?”

Also read: 200 Good Conversation Starters to talk to anyone

Relationship conversation starters

These are some best Conversation starters for relationship topics:

1. How would your parents describe you?

2. What do you like to do for fun?

3. What are your hobbies?

4. What is your favorite movie genre?

5. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

6. Describe your perfect night.

7. If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?

8. What is the best book that you have ever read?

9. Do you have a role model or someone who inspires you? Who is it and why?

10. What is something that most people don’t know about you?

11. Is it time to change the batteries in your smoke detector yet?

12. What’s the one thing you could change about yourself that would make all of your relationships better?

13. Your house is on fire – what do you grab before leaving?

14. If you could be any animal in the world, which one would you be and why?

15. What’s one subject you wish was taught in school but currently isn’t?

16. If you could create a new holiday, what would it be about and when would it fall on the calendar?

17. If you had to live in another country for the rest of your life, which one would you choose and why?

18. Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible? Why?

19. What’s the weirdest way someone has died whom you knew personally?

20. Which TV show do you most want to see come back as a reboot/revival?

21. If money didn’t matter and there were no consequences, what would be your dream job/lifestyle/hobby/etc.?

Deep conversation topics

Here is killer list of deep conversation topics:

1. Extraterrestrial Civilization life

2.  Enlightenment

3. Philosophy

4. Near death experiences.

5.  Government surveillance issues

6. Chinese dynasties

7.  American history

8. Behavior of animals in nature

9. Artificial intelligence

10. Human psychology and behavior

11. Theories of evolution

12. Literal and metaphorical meaning of poems and songs

13. Theories of the universe, galaxies and planetary systems

Also read: Deep questions to ask on topics that make you think

Best way to start a conversation on tinder

When you’re matched with a new person, you could start the conversation off with something standard like “Hey, how’s your day going?” or “Hi, what have you been up to recently?”. 

But before we get into Tinder convo starters, let’s talk about why starting your convo off with a boring question is so wasteful.

First of all, the person you’re talking to probably already has at least one match who sends that same boring opener every time. 

So why would they want to respond to yours in a different way? It’s unlikely! And if they do respond – you never hear from them again after that because their interest was lost as quickly as it was gained.

But when you ask your conversation starters on tinder with a light-hearted joke or funny remark about something in his/her profile, they will be intrigued and more likely to reply instantly. 

This means he/she wants to hear from you again and sees potential in continuing the conversation.

Tinder conversation starters

The following are some opening questions for Conversation starters for tinder:

1. What are you passionate about?

2. What type of music do you listen to?

3. What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?

4. Do you have any pets?

5. How long have you been on tinder?

6. What’s your favorite book/movie of all time and why did it speak to you so much?

7. Who is your biggest role model? And what qualities do you love about them?

8. Which do you like more, going out or staying at home?

9. What is the most interesting place in the world that you’d like to visit and why?

10. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

11. Do you enjoy cooking and if yes what’s your specialty dish to cook for people?

12. Would you rather go skydiving or scuba diving and why? (or rock climbing, bungee jumping, etc.)

13. Which celebrity do people say that you look like the most, who do YOU think that celebrity is, and how accurate are both answers lol?

14. Have you ever done anything extreme like skydiving or bungee jumping? If not – what would be the first thing

Deep conversation starters

These are some deep conversation starters to keep the discussion going:

1. What is the point of living?

2. What do you want to do before you die?

3. Would you rather be blind, deaf or mute and why?

4. What are the best things that have happened to you in life?

5. What is your biggest fear?

6. Do you believe in God? Why or why not?

7. What makes you unhappy?

8. What would you do if I gave a billion dollars right now to your face?

9. What is something that happened to you that made you feel like no one else could understand what it was like for you?

10. What is one mistake you have made in the past that changed your life forever?

11. Who are the six people that matter the most to your life, and what about them is so important to you?

12. Do we live in a simulation, and if so, does it even matter?

13. If time travel was possible, would you go back in time or visit the future? Why would choose to visit either one of those places and what would do there when you got there?

14. Would it be worth sacrificing all of humanity in order to make sure our species survives an extinction event

15. Do you feel the world is a better place because of your existence?

16. Can you handle the truth?

17. Can you handle the consequences of telling someone the truth?

18. Do you control your emotions or do your emotions control you?

19. How much time do you spend making yourself happy as opposed to others happy?

20. If a random stranger came up to you and said that they were going to commit suicide would you stop them from doing it or walk away?

21. If someone told you a secret would you tell anyone else about it even if they said it’s okay to say something about it?

22. Do you think that the people around actually care about what happens to you or are they just there because of convenience or popularity status?

23. Do other people’s problems get in the way of your personal happiness or vice versa? Does one person’s happiness have an effect on another person’s happiness or sadness?

24. If you could change anything about yourself what would it be?

Funny conversation starters

These are some hilarious and funny conversation starters:

1. If you could be a man for one day, what would you do?

2. If you could be a girl for one day, what would you do?

3. If your life was a movie, which actor would play you?

4. Do you think aliens exist? If they do, where are they hiding?

5. What is the worst pick-up line someone has used on you? Has it worked?

6. If you were stranded on an island and could only bring three things with you, what will these things be?

7. Which celebrity would like to kidnap and make him/her your slave just for one day? Why him/her? What will you do with him/her in that one day?

8. Which five songs best describe your personality and why?

9. Did you know that if you put your hair in a bun and spin around, you can make yourself dizzy?

10. Do you think that people are born with a funny bone or is it something that develops over time?

11. What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?

12. Have you ever had an embarrassing accident while in public?

13. What is the most ridiculous goal that you have spent hours trying to achieve?

14. What is your favorite comedy movie or TV show?

15. Do you think it’s important in life to laugh at ourselves? Why or why not?

16. If we were to go on a road trip together, what would be your ideal destination? And why?

17. If money was no object, what would be the ultimate vacation destination for you and why?

18. If you could choose any person dead or alive who would be the person that you would want to meet and why?

19. What is your biggest pet peeve and how does it affect your mood when it happens repeatedly throughout the day?

20. What was your least favorite subject in school and why did it bother you so much?”

Convo starters

Here are some more best convo starters for any situation:

1. Are you conscious when you are sleeping?

2. Can you describe your love?

3. Do you have a dream job?

4. Do you consider yourself pretty or ugly?

5. Do you ever fart in public places?

6. Do you have any fear of something? What is it and why?

7. Do you have any pet peeves?

8. Do you think money is important in life? Why do you say so?

9. Do you think that your friends consider you as a weird person or not? Why do they think so?

10. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?

11. How do you think your friends would describe you in three words?

12. What are the qualities that you like in your best friend?

13. What would be your last meal before execution?

14. If you had a time machine and could go back to any time era, where would you go and why?

15. If could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

16. What is the craziest thing that you have ever done in your life?

17. If you could have three wishes, what would they be? (The only rule is that they couldn’t involve money)

Best questions to start a conversation

Here are some best questions to start a conversation:

1. What do you think is the greatest invention of the 20th century?

2. What is your favorite book and why?

3. Who is your hero and why?

4. What is your favorite thing that happened to you this year? Why?

5. If you had just 24 hours left to live, what would you do with your time?

6. In one sentence, how would you like people to remember you after you’re gone?

7. If someone wrote a biography about you, what would it be titled and why?

8. If you could have a conversation with anyone from the past or present, who would it be? Why?

9. If you could live in any other time period, when would it be and why?

10. What is the most important thing I should know about you that is not on your resume?

11. What are some things that make you nervous/anxious/uncomfortable/irritable? How do feel when these things happen to you at work? How do they affect your performance and attitude at work (and in life)?

12. How would your close friends describe you in three words each? (They don’t have to use the

Conversation starters for crush

How to Start a Conversation with Your Crush:

1. Ask them a simple question.

2. Be polite and respectful.

3. Arrange your body properly.

4. Make it clear you’re interested in talking to them.

You can always initiate conversation starters with your crush

 in the beginning by asking them some easy questions which they might be able to answer comfortably

Here is a List of conversation starters with crush

1.About your dreams

Every one of us has a dream in his heart, and the dreamer is the happiest person. Tell your partner about your dreams. Maybe they will help you realize it?

2.The happiest day in my life

A happy day is a good topic to talk about with your loved one. It also gives you a chance to know more about her past and what makes her happy (and sad)

3.Story about our first meeting

Talk about how you met each other, how she captured your attention, how quickly you fell in love with her, etc. This kind of story always brings a smile to everyone’s face because it reminds us of that sweet feeling when we first met someone special for the first time.

4.What does family mean to you?

You may not have talked much about this topic because most people think family is not a hot conversation topic on date night. But you should know that family means a lot to her because she grew up in an environment surrounded by love and care from parents and relatives. She may have had some unforgettable stories or even lessons learned from her family when she was young, so don’t hesitate to ask her questions about this topic!

5.Your first time doing something new?

6. What do you like the most about yourself?

7. Is there any place you always wanted to visit but haven’t yet?

8.Who is your celebrity crush? Who do you think is the most attractive person in the world?

9. Have you ever lied to your parents and hid something from them?  If yes why did you lie to them?

10. Who is your favorite superhero and why?

11. Do you like talking to strangers or are you shy when it comes to meeting new people?

Best conversation starters

Here are some best conversation starters for introverts:

1.If you could do one thing without suffering the consequences, what would you do?

2.What does it mean to be human?

3.What is your favorite journey you have taken so far?

4.What is your most used emoji or emoticon?

5.What is the strangest dream you have ever had?

6.How have you changed in the past five years?

7.Would you rather be smart and ugly or dumb and beautiful?

8. Where do you see yourself in ten years time?

9. If you could travel back in time, what year would you visit and why?

10. Would you rather have a rewind button or a pause button on your life? Why?

11. If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask? What answer would disappoint you the most?

12. You are given a choice: live life as it currently is with no pain and no pleasure, or take a pill that will wipe your memory clean and allow for a new life that will not be your own but will give you endless joy in return for never being able to remember any of it. Which do you choose, and why?

Good conversation topics

These are some Good Conversation topics:

1. Friendship

2.  Affairs

3. relationships

4. Black magic

5. Mind Uploading

6. Cryonics and Cryopreservation

7. Transhumanism  and Futurism

8. Your Life Purpose

9. Quantum Mechanics, Subatomic particles and Entanglement Properties

10. The Multiverse concept and Parallel Universes Theory

11. Human Consciousness, Awareness, Presence and Mindfulness Quotient (MQ)

12. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robots and Cyborgs

13. Science of Time Travel, Time Dilation and Time Loop Theory of Everything

14.  Neuroscience of Psychology, Neurophysiology and Neurobiology

15. Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology and Energy Healing Techniques like Reiki and Pranic Healing 

16. The Divine Feminine Spirituality 

Fun conversation starters

Here is a list of conversation starters for fun:

1. What’s the most impressive thing you know how to do?

2. What’s something that’s considered a luxury, but you don’t think you could live without?

3. What’s the best single day on the calendar?

4. When was the last time you climbed a tree?

5. Who do you text the most?

6. What song or album do you know every word to?

7. How many states have you lived in?

8. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

9. Have you ever been out of the country? If so, when and where?

10. Who’s one person you admire for their intelligence?

11. If animals could talk, which would be the rudest?

12. What are some of your favorite cat videos on the internet? (For more funny questions like this, click here.)

13. What is something that everyone looks stupid doing?

14. What is something that never goes out of style no matter how much time passes?  (For more funny questions like this, click here.) 

15. What’s something that gets better with age? (For more funny questions like this, click here.)

Conversation starters for teens

Here are some killer conversation starters for teens:

1. What is your most favorite subject in school and why?

2. What do you want to be when you grow up?

3. Tell me about something that happened at school today.

4. What is your favorite season and why?

5. What kind of music do you like?

6. Do you like going to church? Why or why not?

7. Tell me about your best friend and why he/she is your best friend.

8. What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you lately?

9. What was the last thing you dreamed about?

10. Who is the most influential person in your life, and why?

11. What’s your favorite and least kind of sandwich? Why?

12. What toppings would be on your dream sandwich? What do you think others would say is on their dream sandwich?

13. If you could only eat one food every meal for the rest of your life, what would you choose?

14. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

15. Who was your first crush and how old were they when you first crushed on them?

16. Do you like this class?

17. What do you think about our teacher?

18. Are you going to have a part-time job this semester?

19. What’s your favorite movie?

20. Do you like shopping?

21. Do you like to cook?

22. How often do you go out with your friends?

23. Are you interested in playing video games, such as League of Legends, MapleStory, or Overwatch?

Questions to keep a conversation going

Here are some interactive questions to keep a conversation going:

1.What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in your life?

2.What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken that you would never take again?

3.What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

4.If you could go back to a certain time in your life, what age would you choose and why?

5.If you were given three wishes, what would they be?

6.If money was no object, what would you do all day?

7.Do you have any regrets about your past decisions or actions? If so, what are they and why?

8.What do you want to change about yourself?

9.How did your parents influence the person you’ve become today?

10.When was the last time someone made a positive impact on your life and how did it change them for the better?

11. Should we be more worried about the Earth’s overheating or freezing?

12. How likely is it that human beings will go extinct in the next 100 years?

13. What is the best way to measure a country’s prosperity?

14. Does capitalism have an expiration date?

15. How much of our lives should we spend working?

16. How many people can live on our planet without ruining it?

17. Do you agree with Elon Musk that our world is a computer simulation run by a higher being?

18. Is it possible to completely depoliticize science?

19. Are people getting smarter or dumber?

20. Is there a scientific explanation for love at first sight?

21. Why do you believe in God (or not)?

22. Do you think humans are fundamentally different from all other animals, or just another species of primate?

23. Is terrorism effective as a political tool?

24. Do you prefer dogs or cats, and why?

25. If you could travel to any time period, which would it be, and why?

Good conversation topics for texting

Here is a list good conversation topics for texting:

1.How do you like to spend your free time?

2.What is a life-changing experience that you have had?

3.If you decided to quit your job and move abroad, where would you go?

4.What is the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you?

5.What is one thing that would make your life easier?

6.Would you rather be world-famous or extremely wealthy?

7.What matters most in life for you?

8.How do you think other people view you as a person?

9.If someone paid you $1 million to break up with your significant other, would you do it? Why or why not?

10.Do you think love at first sight is possible?

11.Do you have any regrets from your past relationships or dating experiences? If so, what are they and why did they happen?

12.Would you say that you are a romantic person or not really? Where does this come from – nature or nurture?

13.What is the best compliment that anyone has ever given to you, and what did it mean to you?

14.If I could take us on a trip anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?

Interesting conversation starters

Here is a list of interesting conversation starters 

1. I’m thinking of making a change in my career and looking for advice. Can I run some ideas past you?

2. What are the biggest challenges people face when they first join our team?

3. What are the most important skills I should learn if I want to advance in my career?

4. Could you tell me about your career path and how you got to where you are today?

5. How did you decide what to do with your life? Any regrets or things you’d have done differently?

6. What makes this company a great place to work? What keeps you here?

7. Can I buy you coffee and pick your brain about how best to approach a project I’m working on?

8. Do you have any suggestions for how I can get more involved with the community here at work?

9. If we were having a beer, what would be the first thing we’d talk about?

10. Do you have any recommendations for books, blogs, or other resources that would help me in my job?

Great conversation starters

These are some Great conversation starter questions

1. If you could go back to the past and change something, what would it be?

2. What makes you feel safe?

3. Do you believe in soul mates?

4. Are humans good or bad by nature?

5. What are your thoughts on online dating or tinder?

6. Which would you prefer, a day at the spa or a night out clubbing?

7. If you had to describe yourself using three words, it would be…

8. How do you think your friends would describe you in three words?

9. Where is your favorite place to be kissed?

10. What is the best compliment you’ve ever received?

11. What was the best phase in your life?

12. What was the worst phase in your life?

13. Who was the most important person in your life when growing up and why?

14. What are five things you can’t live without?

15. If we were in a movie, what song would be playing when I kiss you for the first time?

Good convo starters

Continue reading for more Good convo starters:

1. Who are you?

2. What are you doing with your life?

3. What is the purpose of life?

4. What do you want to be when you grow up?

5. How much time do you have on this earth?

6. Why do we exist?

7. Where did we come from?

8. Where do we go after we die?

9. What would happen if everyone was happy all the time?

10. Why do people get married and have children? 

11. Why is marriage important in our society today?

12. Why do people get divorced so often now days?

13. Is it better for children or adults when parents break up their home or stay together even though they don’t love each other anymore or because they think they can’t make it alone financially without each other’s help anymore because of how expensive everything has gotten today in our society today?

conversation topics for couples

Here are some best conversation topics for couples:

1. Talk about your past

2. Talk about your future

3. Talk about the present

4. Talk about your family

5. Talk about your friends

6. Talk about your interests

7. Talk about your dislikes

8. Talk about your likes

9. Talk about what you want to do before you die?

10. Ask her what she wants to do before she dies?

11. What is her biggest fear in life? Does she have any phobias? Is she afraid of heights, snakes, spiders or something else? 

12. What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to her? Did it happen in front of a lot of people or was it just a few close friends? 

13. Does she have any guilty pleasures that make her feel bad after she does them? Maybe a certain kind of food or reality TV show that she watches on a regular basis but feels guilty while doing so? 

14. What was the last book she read and did she enjoy it? Does she have any recommendations for you based on what you enjoy reading? 

15. Does she have any pet peeves when it comes to how other people act in public or at home when they are around other?

Conversation starters for couples

These are very good conversation starters for couples:

1.What is your favorite childhood memory?

2.How do you define love?

3.What is the one thing you cannot live without?

4.What makes you happy?

5.If you had three wishes, what would they be?

6.If you had to change your name, what would you choose?

7.What’s one thing on your bucket list that you never tell anyone about?

8.What is the first thing that comes to mind when I say… (insert random word)

9.If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Conversation starters for married couples

Here is a list of conversation starters for married couples:

1. Do you think the world will have more or fewer wars in the future?

2. Do you think that the government should spend more time on improving the education of children or on improving health care for everyone?

3. If you could change one law, what would it be and why?

4. Would you rather learn a new language or play a musical instrument? Why?

5. What was your favorite meal as a child? Do you still like it today?

6. What is the best food in your country? Why do you like it so much?

7. What country would you like to visit and why?

8. How has your family influenced who you are today?

9. If we visit your home town, what is a must-see place we should go to?

10. What are some ways that people can stay healthy and fit without spending any money at all on gyms or sports equipment?

Funny conversation topics

Here is a list of funny conversation topics:

1. Ghosts

2. Funny pictures (in magazines, newspapers, ads and everywhere)

3. Drunk moments

4. Video bloopers

5. Party Club

6. Halloween

7. Hilarious movies

8. Quotes from movies, cartoons and series

9. Funniest songs ever heard in your life

10. Time travel: whether you want to be born earlier or later? Or maybe you would like to return back? What century would you choose? And why?

11. Your family, friends and relatives: how do they influence on your personality and outlooks.

Interesting conversation topics

The following are some interesting conversation topics:

1. Your goals and dreams.

2. Your first work experience and how you got it.

3. Your best and worst memory from school.

4. Your family and the relationships with your relatives.

5. Your hobbies, likes and dislikes.

6. A pleasant memory from childhood, a frightening experience, or an embarrassing situation.

7. The most important lesson you learned in school or university or college (or any other place).

8. Someone you admire and why you admire them (or “someone you admire who is still alive”).

Good questions for conversation

Here are some good questions for conversation:

1. If you were offered a dream job in another location, would you take it?

2. Would you rather be twice as smart or twice as happy?

3. What was the last book that made you cry?

4. Do you think love at first sight is possible?

5. When is it appropriate to tell a highway it’s adopted?

6. Have you ever stolen anything?

7. What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to your mom?

8. If your boss gave you one week paid vacation and $2000, how would you spend it?

9. Which qualities do all your friends have in common?

10. What’s the best thing about your family?

Conversation topics for friends

Here are some conversation topics for friends:

1. Talking about your past and future dreams.

2. The things that you have in common.

3. Your hobbies and what you love to do.

4. Talk about your favorite author or poet.

5. What is the most important lesson that you have learned in life?

6. Are you a cat person, dog person, both or neither?

7. Talk about your biggest mistake and regrets in life.

8. What was the best day of your life?

9. Talk about your siblings and any other family members that you are close with.

10. Where did you grow up and how was it?

11. Ask them what their favorite food is.

12. What is the longest relationship that they have been in? What did they learn from it?

13. Have they ever been on TV or radio? Talk about their experience if they have been in this situation before.

14. What are some of the things that you do not like?

15. Is there a dream place where they would like to retire one day? Where is it and why do they want to go there?

Online dating conversation starters

For the first date, make yourself as comfortable as possible and be yourself. Here are some conversation topics for dating and some good online dating conversation starters that can help you with this:

1. What would you do if you won the lottery?

2. Who do you most admire in your life?

3. If you had a warning label, what would it say?

4. If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven’t you told them yet?

5. Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why?

6. Of all the people in your family, whose death would you find most disturbing? Why?

7. Share a personal problem and ask your partner’s advice on how he or she might handle it. Also, ask your partner to reflect back to you how you seem to be feeling about the problem you have chosen.

1. Your Favorite Childhood Memory

This is a great way to find out more about your date, and get to know them for the first time. This lighthearted question will also reveal a lot about what they like to do and what their interests are.

2. A Time You Faced Fear

Talking about a time that you faced fear can show a lot about what your date likes to do and how they handle themselves when under pressure. If you want to find out if your date is adventurous or loves adrenaline-filled activities, this is a good question to ask them.

3. The One Thing You Can’t Live Without

This question gives you an idea of what they value most in their life, and it could be something as simple as their phone or laptop, or it could be something deeper like family or friends. Whatever it is, it gives you an idea of what’s important to them and how they like to live their life.

4. Their Favorite Movie Quote

This is another fun conversation starter that can lead into a deeper conversation about movies and popular culture, which can spark some interesting conversations between you and your date.

5. What They Are Most Afraid Of?

This can tell you a lot about how they handle things and keep their mind calm in every situation.

Date conversation topics

The topics of interest are endless on a date night. You can talk about life, love, loss, death, and even something as simple as the weather. But you also need to keep them interested enough so they want to see you again.

Here are some conversation topics for a date that will help you get started:

1. Home Town

You can begin by talking about where you live and how your home town is famous for something good or bad. It does not matter if you come from a small town or a big city, just talk about it. Talk about the history of your town and what makes it special.

2. College/High School Days

You can also talk about your college days or high school days if you did not go to college. Everyone has some fond memories of their school days; so share those memories with each other and see where the conversation leads to next. If one of you had a sad past then make sure that you listen carefully and do not go on.

Here are some date conversation starters:

1. What was your best date ever?

2. If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

3. If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?

4. Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met?

5. What is the most romantic thing a guy/girl has done for you?

6. What do you love about your job? What is the worst thing about your job? Do you like your job more than when you first started working there?

7. What are some things everyone should try at least once in their lives?

8. If I asked your parents what is special/unique about you, what do you think they would say?

9. What do you consider to be your best find? (example: a thrift store find, person, restaurant, etc.)

10. Do you have any phobias (fears)? Do you think those fears hold you back from doing anything in life?

11. How did you meet your best friend(s)? Do you have a lot of friends or a few close ones?

12. Tell me about the first time we met… when and where was that and how did it go for

Flirty conversation starters

Start a conversation with anyone with the following list of flirty conversation starters.

1. I know how you can make that outfit look even better!

2. You’re not very good at hiding your thoughts, are you?

3. You must be Jamaican, because Jamaican me crazy!

4. If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.

5. Your lips are like wine, and I want to get drunk.

6. You’re so beautiful that you made me forget my pickup line!

7. You get the best parking spot in the mall: right next to me!

8. I’m not trying to impress you or anything, but… I’m Batman!

9. On a scale from 1 to 10, you’re a 9 — and I’m the 1 you need!

10. Are those space pants? Because your butt is out of this world!

11. Is that sunburn, or are you always this hot?

12. Can I borrow a kiss? I promise I’ll give it back!

13. Let’s commit the perfect crime: I’ll steal your heart, and you steal mine!14. You know what material this is? Boyfriend

Conversation starters with a guy

These are some conversation starters with a guy:

1. Would You Rather Have A Time Machine Or A Teleporter?

2. What Would Be Your Superpower?

3. If You Could Be Any Animal What Would You Be?

4. Who Do You Think Was The Greatest Inventor Of Our Time?

5. What Is The Best Piece Of Advice Anyone Has Given You?

6. Have You Ever Been In A Real Life Scary Situation?

7. What Are The Weirdest Things That Turn You On?

8. How Often Do You Google Yourself? (and what do you find?)

Text conversation starters

Here are some conversation starters by text:

1. What do you think about the latest craze in town?

2. Do you believe in aliens?

3. What is your favorite book/movie of all time and why did it speak to you so much?

4. If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have?

5. Which is the worst date that you have ever been on?

6. If someone wrote a biography on your life, what do you think the title should be? What would be the first chapter about?

Conversation starters for texting

The following are some conversation starters over text:

1. What did you think of me when we first met?

2. What do you remember most about the night we first met?

3. If I said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?

4. Is there anything I do that turns you on more than anything else?

5. Would you like to go out with me this Saturday?

6. Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk by again?

7. Do you think it’s right for a man and woman to live together without being married?

8. Do you want to be my friend with benefits?

9. What was the most romantically romantic thing anyone has ever done for you?

10. If you could have one wish, what would it be? (And no, you can’t have more wishes!)

11. How long have we known each other, and why haven’t we gotten together yet?

12. Did your parents have any children that lived?

Bumble conversation starters

Here is a List of conversation starters on bumble

1. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

2. What’s your favorite thing to do on a Sunday?

3. Who is someone you admire and why?

4. What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday?

5. Who do you text the most?

6. How many kids do you want to have (if any)?

7. What are you looking for on Tinder?

8. Are you an early bird or a night owl?

9. What’s your biggest dealbreaker when it comes to potential dates or relationships?

10. Do you have any nicknames? If so, what are they and why do you have them?

11. What are three things that are essential to every person’s pantry?

12. Who’s the most important person in your life right now and why?

13. What song makes you happy no matter what mood you’re in when it comes on?

14. Which three fictional characters do you most identify with and why?

15. Do you have any cool tattoos/piercings/other body modifications? And if not, which would you get if you had the chance right this instance, no regrets guaranteed tomorrow morning?

Random conversation starters

Here are some random weird conversation starters:

1. What Is Your Girlfriend’s Biggest Strength?

2. What Is Your Girlfriend’s Biggest Weakness?

3. What Do You Love Most About Your Girlfriend?

4. How Has Your Girlfriend Changed Since You First Met Her?

5. What Would You Do If Your Girlfriend Broke Up With You For Someone Else?

6. How Well Do You Know Your Girlfriend?

7. When Is It OK To Lie To Your Girlfriend?

8. Do You Miss Your Ex-Girlfriend?

Also read: Variety list of questions and topics of conversation to ask anyone to build relationships.

Conversation starters on social media to make friends

Here are some amazing conversation starters on social media like instagram, tiktok, snapchat, facebook to make friends:

1. The biggest fear you have about your relationship

2. If you could change one thing about your partner, what would it be?

3. What is the biggest regret you have from last year?

4. What is the most important thing to you about your parents’ relationship?

5. What do you think are the two most important elements of a successful relationship?

6. Your partner’s biggest insecurity

7. Your partner’s favorite memory with their family

8. What was your partner’s best holiday and why?

9. When was a time when you felt really proud of your partner?

10. Something that always makes you laugh no matter what 

11. The moment when you felt most vulnerable in the past year 

12. An unforgettable memory from your childhood 

13. What makes you feel loved by your partner 

14. The best piece of advice someone has given you about love 

15. What do you think about the legalization of marijuana?

16. Would you ever consider a tattoo?

17. Do you like spicy food?

18. If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

19. What is your favorite drink?

20. If someone gave you 1 million dollars to start a business, what would it be?

21. What is your favorite food to eat when sick?

22. What do you think about public displays of affection in public places?

23. What’s the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you at work?

Questions to ask to keep a conversation going

Here are very engaging questions to ask to keep a conversation going:

1.What is your perfect weekend?

2.If you could get rid of one state in the US,which would it be?

3.If you were a superhero,what powers would you have?

4.If someone paid you $10,000 to wear the same exact outfit every day for a year,would you do it?

5.If you found out you were going to die in 24 hours ,who would you spend that time with? 

6.Who inspires you most and why?

7.What’s the best way to start a conversation with someone new ? 

8.How would you describe yourself in three words ? 

9.What’s your favourite place on earth and why? 

10.If you could ask your future self one question what would it be ? 

11.What big world event do most people not know enough about ? 

12.What are some things that sound like compliments but are actually insults ? 

13.How would the world be different if humans had never existed ? 

14.What’s something that didn’t exist 10 years ago but now we can’t imagine life without it ? 

15. What’s the worst thing about being a kid in elementary

Conversation starters with boyfriend

List of conversation starters with your boyfriend

1. Ask him what his favorite thing to do on the weekend is.

2. Ask him a random question about life, like what he would change if he could go back and do it all over again.

3. Ask him about his family and how he grew up.

4. Just say hi to him, and then start a normal conversation with him about something you have in common, like school or work.

5. Ask him what his favorite thing to do is right now, like if he likes going out with friends or if he likes staying at home watching movies or reading books.

6. Ask him if he’s ever been in love, and if so, what it was like for him and how long it lasted before it ended.

7. Ask him what his favorite movie is right now, and tell him yours too so you can talk about them together!

Questions for conversation starters

These are simple and genuine questions for conversation starters:

1. Discuss the last book you read

2. What’s your dream job?

3. What’s your favorite memory from childhood?

4. What chore do you absolutely hate doing?

5. If you were ruler of your own country what would be the first law you would introduce?

6. If you could witness one event past, present or future, what would it be?

7. If you were famous, would you still want a private life or is being a celebrity all part of the job?

8. What three words best describe the last three months of your life?

9. If money was no object, what would you do all day?

10. What was the best compliment you’ve ever received? The worst insult?

11. What’s your absolute dream home (inside and out) like and where is it located? 

12. How many pairs of shoes do you own and how often do you buy a new pair? 

13. Would you rather be twice as smart or twice as happy? 

14. What was the last thing that made you cry (other than a movie)?

conversation starters with a girl

Here are some caring conversation starters to ask your girl:

(1) What was the last movie you saw?

(2) What’s your favorite food?

(3) What do you like to do in your spare time?

(4) Do you have any hobbies?

(5) Is there anything that really annoys you?

(6) Where did you grow up?

(7) How many brothers and sisters do you have?

(8) Are your parents still married?

(9) Where did you go on vacation last year?

conversation starters questions

The Following are some unique Conversation starter questions:

1. What is the best way to learn a new language?

2. How do you define success?

3. What do you believe is the most important invention in the last 100 years?

4. How much time should students spend on homework each day?

5. What is the best way to motivate others?

6. What are the benefits of working with a team?

7. Do rules help society or prevent people from developing as individuals?

8. What is the best way to influence someone’s opinion?

9. When should a person choose a career that has low pay but offers job satisfaction vs one that pays well but may not offer fulfillment?

10. Should we be more concerned about others or ourselves?

11. Why is it important to learn at least two languages other than your own?

12. Is it ever okay to lie in a relationship?

13. Should people be allowed to own guns for protection or hunting purposes?

14. Is it acceptable for people to choose not to have children even if they are physically and financially able to support them?

15. Should it be illegal for people to drive while talking on their cell phones, even if they use a hands-free device?

Conversation starters for dates

Here are some questions about conversation starters dating

1. What did you want to be when you grew up?

2. What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?

3. What would people be surprised to know about you?

4. Who do you look up to the most?

5. What do you value more: loyalty or honesty?

6. Are your friends more like family or are your family more like friends?

7. Would you rather not have a TV or not have a cell phone for the rest of your life?

8. Is there a book that changed your life? If so, what book was it and how did it change you?

9. Do you think it’s possible for people who used to love each other to stay friends in the long run?

10. How often do you lie and what do you usually lie about?

11. If a genie came out of a magic lamp and said he would grant three wishes, what would they be (and why)?

12. If you could meet one person (dead or alive) who would it be and why?

13. If you could have dinner with anyone (dead or alive) who

conversation starters for friends

Here is a good list of conversation starters with friends

1. What are you looking forward to in the next 10 years?

2. If you were guaranteed a successful business, what kind of business would you want to start?

3. What is the most important thing you learned in school?

4. What do you feel most passionate about?

5. Would you rather be rich or famous? Why?

6. Which movie changed your life?

7. Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years? Twenty years?

8. If money was not a factor, what would you do all day long?

9. What’s the one thing that makes you feel old?

10. If you could learn any language fluently, what would it be and why?

11. Who is the person who has made the biggest impact on your life so far, and how did they do it?

12. What is one piece of advice that has had the biggest impact on how you live your life today?

13. What book has influenced your life the most? How so?

14. Have you ever been caught doing something by your parents and then lied about it to get out of trouble only to have them find out later and get in even more trouble for lying about

conversation starters over text

These are some conversation starters over text:

1. Your favorite book, movie or song

2. A bad experience you had in a restaurant

3. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

4. The most courageous thing you’ve ever done

5. An embarrassing experience you’ve had

6. What’s the best advice you have ever received?

7. The best day of your life and why

8. A happy childhood memory

9. What makes you really angry?

10. What is your greatest fear?

conversation starters game

You can ask these questions in a conversation starters game:

1. What is the world’s most dangerous animal?

2. Who is the most famous person in your country? Why?

3. If you could be invisible for one day, how would you spend it?

4. What do you think is the biggest problem facing the world today?

5. Are you good at keeping secrets?

6. Have you ever broken a bone? How did it happen?

7. What was your favorite toy when you were a child? Why did you like it so much?

8. Do you believe in aliens? What do they look like? Have they visited Earth before?9. Who do you admire most in the world? Why do you admire them so much?

10. What is the best piece of advice anyone has ever given to you, and who gave it to you?

11. Do you think that humans will eventually visit other planets in our solar system or beyond, or are we happy on Earth and have no need to travel further into space?

12. What’s your favorite thing to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner (if different)?

13. If money wasn’t an issue, where would you choose to live in the world and why would you choose that place?

conversation starters when texting a guy

Here is a great list of conversation starters when texting a guy:

1. How do you define a good time?

2. Do you like to dance?

3. What was your first job?

4. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done?

5. If you were going to move out of the country, where would you move to?

6. What kinds of things make you laugh your ass off?

7. Are you good at keeping secrets or do they always seem to spill out of you at the worst times?

8. Do you believe in soulmates?

9. What is your definition of a perfect day?

10. Have you ever had a nickname that was so embarrassing it made your skin crawl each time it was uttered? What was it and why did people call you that name?

11. Have you ever won an award for something silly like being able to burp the alphabet or hold a glass of water without spilling it on yourself when laughing hysterically at something funny during dinner? If so, what award did you win and for what silly talent did you win it for?

12. Would you rather be able to read and speak any language fluently or have the ability to talk with animals? Why do you feel that way about this question and what kind of animals

conversation starters with girlfriend

Here are some cool conversation starters with your girlfriend

1. What did you want to be when you grew up?

2. What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?

3. What would people be surprised to know about you?

4. Who do you look up to the most?

5. What do you value more: loyalty or honesty?

6. Are your friends more like family or are your family more like friends?

7. Would you rather not have a TV or not have a cell phone for the rest of your life?

8. Is there a book that changed your life? If so, what book was it and how did it change you?

9. Do you think it’s possible for people who used to love each other to stay friends in the long run?

10. How often do you lie and what do you usually lie about?

11. If a genie came out of a magic lamp and said he would grant three wishes, what would they be (and why)?

12. If you could meet one person (dead or alive) who would it be and why?

13. If you could have dinner with anyone (dead or alive) who?

Conversation starters questions to ask your crush

Here is a list of conversation starters questions to ask your crush:

1. What’s the one thing most people don’t know about you?

2. What is your dream car?

3. What was the best birthday you ever had?

4. Who was your best teacher and why?

5. If you could be any animal, what would it be?

6. What is the most unusual thing you have ever eaten?

7. Do you eat breakfast every day? If so, what’s your favorite food to start your day with?

8. Do you think that money can make people happy? Why or why not?

9. When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?

10. Would you like to be famous? In what way?

11. When was the last time you climbed a tree/went camping/did something adventurous outdoors?

12. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?

13. What is the best piece of advice someone has given to you? The worst piece of advice someone has given to you?

14. Where do you see yourself in five years’ time (or another length of time)?

15. What are some things you would like to ask me?

conversation starters for students

These are some conversation starters for students:

1. “What is the most recent book you read?”

2. “If you had an opportunity to quit your job and do something else, what would you do?”

3. “What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?”

4. “If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Why?”

5. “What is at the top of your bucket list?”

6. “What was the last movie you saw? Did you like it? Why or why not?”

7. “Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?”

8. “What’s your funniest memory from childhood?”

9. “Is there anything new that you’ve been dying to try? If so, what is it and why are you interested in trying it out.”

10. What is one thing that always puts a smile on your face when you think about it?

conversation starters to get to know someone

Ask these conversation starters to get to know someone:

1. Have you ever been to a foreign country?

2. What’s your favorite place in the entire world?

3. What’s your favorite movie?

4. How long have you lived here?

5. What’s your favorite kind of food?

6. What is something you’re really good at doing?

7. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

8. Would you rather be rich and miserable or poor and happy?

9. If you had to be named after one of the 50 states, which would it be?

10. If you were trapped on an island, what are three things you couldn’t live without?

conversation starters at work

Talking with co-workers can be difficult if you’re not used to the business environment. But it shouldn’t be too hard to find topics that interest your colleagues, especially if they share your work interests.

By asking the right questions with conversation starters at work and listening carefully, you can build more rapport with your co-workers and have more satisfying conversations at work. So, here are a few Work related conversation starters:

1. What are you currently working on?

2. How did you get into this line of work?

3. What is your favorite thing about working here?

4. What do you like best about working here?

5. What’s your favorite thing you’ve learned from a coworker?

6. What’s the most interesting project you’ve worked on?

7. How was your weekend?

8. What’s your favorite place to eat lunch around here?

9. Do you have any vacation plans this summer?

10. Do you have any travel plans coming up?

11. Are you going to watch the game tonight?

12. How did that project you were working on go last week?

13. What do you like best about working here?

14. Have you seen the new movie in theaters right now?

15. How are your kids/pets/family doing?

16. Where are you going for vacation this year?

conversation starters with strangers

Here are a few conversation starters with strangers:

1. I have a feeling that you’re going to be a very successful person.

2. You can talk about your problems with me. I am always here for you.

3. What do you think about our friendship?

4. How was your day?

5. Where is your dog?

6. how are you?

7. what are your hobbies?

8. do you like traveling, if yes then how many countries have you visited?

9. have you heard about my latest book?

10. have you ever been to a concert? if yes then which one?

11. do you like food? what are your favorite dishes?

12. do you like cooking? if yes then what do you like to cook the most?

13. which is your favorite sport and what is the sport that you play?

14. what do you think about this dress that I’m wearing today, does it look good on me or not?

15. have you seen the latest movie of my favorite actor/actress, it’s a must watch!

16. I love chocolates, which one is your favorite one as well?

17. do you have any pets at home and which one is that?

18. are you planning a vacation soon and where are you planning to go next weekend or in the coming month or so?

19. can I see your snaps on snapchat and can I add myself on Instagram as well please share your username with me.

20. Do u have any idea about this song’s lyrics, it’s my all time favorite song?

conversation starters card game

These questions definitely can be used for conversation starters card game:

1. How do you think this will help the business?

2. What’s your favorite thing about working here?

3. What would be your superpower if you could have one?

4. What’s your favorite book/movie?

5. If you could have any job, what would it be?

6. What’s the worst job you’ve ever had?

7. What’s the most exciting thing that happened to you last weekend?

8. Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?

9. Do you have any pets and what are their names?

10. If we had a company mascot, what animal should it be and why?

Also read: 370 Never have I ever questions (Make your day special)

conversation starters dinner party

Here are a few conversation starters for dinner party:

1. How do you know the host of this party?

2. What’s your favorite thing about parties like these?

3. Have you ever met someone here that became a close friend?

4. What are some topics of conversation to avoid at a party like this?

5. What’s the best vacation you’ve ever been on?

6. What do you think about when you’re alone in your car?

7. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

8. Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

9. Where’s the most interesting place you’ve been?

10. What’s one thing that always makes you laugh?

11. Would you rather be twice as smart or twice as happy? Why?

12. If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know?

13. Who’s your hero and what makes him/her such a great role model for others?

14. Is there something that everyone looks up to you for? Why do they look up to you for this particular thing?

15. If money were no object, where would we go on vacation next year?

Conversation starters for new friends

Here is a list of conversation starters for new friends:

1. If you could live for 1,000 years, would you?

2. What do you think your life will be like in 10 years?

3. Would you rather have a newborn or a 100 year old?

4. Could you eat the same food every day for the rest of your life?

5. Would you rather lose all of your money and valuables or all of the pictures you have ever taken?

6. How long have you been living in this place?

7. Where do you stay exactly?

8. Do you often come here for gym?

9. Where do you want to travel next week?

10. What’s your instagram handle?

Conversation starters about god

These are some conversation starters about god and philosophical concepts on life.

1. Why did God let the devil have any power?

2. How can a loving God send people to hell?

3. What is the meaning of life?

4. Why does God allow evil and suffering?

5. Why did Jesus have to die for our sins?

6. Is God real or just an outdated concept?

7. Is there free will or are we all puppets on strings?

8. Are there multiple paths to God, or only one?

9. Where was God before Creation?

10. Does God really answer prayer? If so, why do my prayers go unanswered?

11. Why are there so many denominations in the church today, and which one is right (if any)?

12. What is the purpose of human sexuality, and how should it be used (i.e. is there a divinely ordained role of men and women in society)?

Conversation starters on hinge

These are some conversation starters hinge

1. How are you doing today?

2. what’s your name?

3. where are you from?

4. how old are you?

5. are you single?

6. when was the last time you had a relationship?

7. what happened in your past relationship?

8. do you have any kids?

9. do you like pets?

10. which do you prefer, dogs or cats?

11.  What’s one thing you want to do this year but haven’t done yet?

12. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

13. What is your most terrible memory?

14. When was the last time you did something courageous for yourself?

Stupid conversation starters

Here are some stupid conversation starters:

1. What did you think of the ending of LOST?

2. Why is there a “D” in “fridge” but not in “refrigerator”?

3. If the universe is constantly expanding, what’s it expanding into?

4. What was your favorite food when you were little—and does it taste as good now as it did then?

5. When do they have the release party for new prison inmates?

6. Are eyebrows considered facial hair?

7. Would you rather have a flying carpet or a flying car?

8. Would you rather be able to control fire or water?

9. Would you rather live without the internet or without AC and heating?

10. Would you rather wake up in 20 years as the opposite sex or in 50 years as the opposite s#x?

11. Would you rather live in a world where there’s always only one person online, or a world where everyone is online all the time?

Conversation starters at a party

These are some conversation starters party

1.Tell Me A Secret

2.If You Could Have One Superpower, What Would It Be?

3.What’s The Best Compliment You’ve Ever Gotten?

4.What’s Your Favorite Pizza Topping?

5.If You Could Only Eat One Food For The Rest Of Your Life, What Would It Be?

6.What’s The Best Book You’ve Read Recently?

7.If You Could Visit Anywhere In The World Right Now, Where Would It Be?

8.What Song Gets You Fired Up When You Hear It?

9.What Do You Do For Fun Around Here?

10.Are You A Cat Or Dog Person?

11. What kind of animal you would be?

12. Name three things that you have on your desk right now?

13. What do you think is the most unusual characteristic about you?

14. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

15. If you could travel back in time, what year would you travel to?

16. If you had one wish instantly granted, what would that be for?

17. What does a perfect day look like to you?

18. When was the last time you have tried something new?

19. Do you prefer books or movies? Why?

20. Who is your favorite artist/musician/actor? Why do you like him/her so much?

Good conversation starters for texting

These are some good conversation starters for texting:

1. If you could be a superhero, what would your power be?

2. What’s your favorite non-alcoholic drink?

3. What’s something that you’re bad at?

4. What do you like to do on the weekends?

5. What’s your favorite pizza topping?

6. Do you prefer to eat out or cook your own meals?

7. Who was your best friend in high school?

8. If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

9. Is there anyone who inspired you when growing up?

10. Which TV series do you wish had never been cancelled?

11. How did you meet your best friend(s)?

12. How many countries have you been to?

13. Would you rather have a rewind button or a pause button on your life?

14. Are you an early bird or a night owl?

15. What did you want to grow up to be when you were little?

16. What is the luckiest thing that has happened to you so far in life?

17. If a genie granted you three wishes right now, what would they be?

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