▷ 145 interesting conversation topics to talk to whoever you want

Here we present a series of interesting conversation topics that you can use in any context and with anyone.

Talk about your favorite hobbies, everyone likes to talk about themselves

When you discover a person’s interests and the things they are passionate about, you learn a lot about them. Hobbies are always an interesting topic to talk about, since they are activities that people enjoy doing.

Whether it’s sports, photography, literature or yoga, these are some of the most interesting questions and comments you can ask on the topic.

1. What do you do in your free time?

Since it is an open question, it gives your interlocutor the opportunity to respond freely. It is simple, straightforward and direct.

2. Do you play any instruments?

3. Do you know how to dance?

4. Do you know how to draw, paint or any form of art?

5. Talk about technology, inventions, applications and programs

Work / Studies

This is a topic that could generate debate. There are those who believe that you should not talk about work, but that is not true. Most people spend a lot of time in their lives at work or school, so it is an issue of importance to them.

In addition, their university career or profession may be topics about which they feel passionate and their work or study colleagues may be quite important and close people.

6. What do you do? What do you study?

7. What is your favorite subject? Which one do you enjoy the least?

8. Do you get along well with your coworkers?

We all like to talk about how we feel and our interactions with others. This question can help you get to know a little more about your interlocutor.

9. Do you love your job or do you do it for the benefits?

This question can be interesting in a social context, such as on a date or with friends; at a work event, it is not appropriate.

10. What is your dream job?

You can accompany it or make it more explicit by asking something like: “If money were not important, what would you like to spend your time on?”

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Trips

Most of the memorable moments and experiences in people’s lives come from travel. Visiting new places is always enriching, getting to know new people, cultures and places. This will surely create a great impact on you.

Even if someone has not traveled much, they surely have dreams and desires for future trips, on vacation, to establish a new life or as a retirement. Sharing these experiences, memories and wishes is always an interesting topic of conversation.

11. What countries or cities have you visited?

If both of you have met somewhere, you can share your experiences about it. This would give them something to talk about for hours.

12. What has been the biggest “culture shock” you have had while visiting another country?

13. Which place in the world would you choose to live? Because?

14. What common or different elements can you find?

This is a great question if you know someone who was born in another country.

15. What is the worst or most curious thing that has happened to you while traveling?

16. Have you traveled alone? Would you dare to do it?

17. Do you speak another language?

Entertainment

In any social context, you will always hear people talking about movies, books, TV shows, singers or musical groups. Generally, we are passionate about talking about those things that give us a moment of distraction and entertainment.

If you have shared tastes you can talk about your affinity for a long time. If they are not so similar, you can learn from each other and mutually promote new movies, series or books.

18. What is your favorite movie or series?

19. What movie or series do you consider your guilty pleasure?

We all have a movie or series that we’re embarrassed to admit we like and it’s always fun to talk about it.

20. Are you interested in any of the movies that are about to be released?

21. What kind of books do you like to read? What was the last book you read?

This question helps you a lot if you are on a date and are looking for someone with the same intellectual tastes as you.

22. What kind of music do you like?

23. What was the last concert you went to?

24. Do you like video games?

If you have both played the same game, this question can be used to share experiences and difficulties.

25. What book have you read several times? What movie do you never get tired of watching?

Food/Cooking

Everyone enjoys food and everyone loves to talk about their tastes. Food is a light and fun topic that everyone can have an opinion on. When you’re getting to know someone, don’t try to find out their purpose in life or their biggest fear. Ask him what he likes to eat!

26. What was the last restaurant you visited?

Ask them if they liked it, what they didn’t like, if they would recommend it to anyone else and why.

27. What kind of food do you cook?

You can exchange recipes and talk about what you like to prepare. If the other person doesn’t enjoy cooking, you can give them tips on how to make it easier.

28. Ask if they follow a specific diet or if they like a traditional dish from a country.

Past experiences

Depending on the moment and the context, it can be a good topic of conversation. Not only does it allow you to get to know the person you are talking to more, but by sharing past experiences, you develop a bond.

However, you should be careful not to be too personal, because instead of a conversation, it could seem like a therapeutic session. On a romantic date, some of these questions may be ideal.

In other contexts, perhaps the topics can flow more naturally.

29. Where did you grow up?

30. Do you have siblings?

31. What did you like to do when you were a child?

If you’re talking to someone who is your contemporary, you may find common interests that can help you develop an instant connection.

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

You can make this question a little more fun if you ask it in the present tense: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, even if the person is an adult.

33. What was your first job?

Observations of the present

Instead of trying hard to find topics of interest to talk about, you can simply make comments about the environment, the environment, or the reason why you are both there.

You will always find a good topic to talk about in your environment. If you are at a concert, an art gallery, or a restaurant or cafe, commenting on the place, the people, and discussing your experiences there can be a good way to start the conversation.

34. Comment on the clothes or accessories the other person is wearing

By complimenting him or her you are not only breaking the ice, but you are also opening up the possibility of commenting on an interesting story about that garment.

35. Look at the people around you

They can comment on their surroundings and even make up funny stories about it. Try to be careful and not be dismissive, otherwise you will come across as a critical or malicious person.

36. Is there anything different or unusual about your environment?

37. Pay attention to details beyond what you can see

Some particular scent or sound that can be felt will help you have a way to break the ice and start a conversation.

Future plans

Everyone loves to talk about the things they long for and hope to achieve. It can always be interesting to hear the ideas and plans of others, and find common ground.

Something important to consider is to avoid sounding like a job interview, with questions like: “where do you see yourself in 5 years?”

38. Do you have plans for the weekend?

It’s a great way to start a conversation with someone you already know.

39. Comment on a local event you’re looking forward to going to.

40. For your retirement, would you prefer to live in the city or somewhere far away, like a mountain or beach?

Human relations

The way we interact and talk is a fascinating topic. Much of our lives revolve around the relationships and connections we establish with others.

Talking about these types of topics allows you to get to know the other person and, without being too philosophical, cover not so superficial topics (such as talking about a movie or a TV series).

41. Talk about men or women

An excellent way to connect with an interlocutor of the same gender is to talk about the opposite. Mention those differences or similarities that exist between the two.

42. Ask about your friends

Are they similar to each other or are they very different people? How long have you known each other?

43. Ask him to talk about his family

It is a big or small family. What were your parents like during your childhood?

44. Mention some psychological fact that you know

It’s always interesting to learn something new. By sharing a little of your knowledge on an interesting topic, you could start a good exchange of knowledge.

Four. Five. Share an opinion on an issue that most people think the opposite about

With no intention of creating arguments, this is a good way to share a little about yourself while opening the opportunity for a good debate.

Questions to break the ice

All of the previous questions also serve to break the ice with the other person. But if you want to make it fun and be a little more daring, then try one of these:

46. ​​What was your biggest prank as a child?

We all have a funny story to tell and knowing his will let you know how daring he is.

47. What is the worst thing you have ever eaten?

48. Tea or coffee? Vanilla or chocolate? Earth or Mars? Sweet or salt? Cats or Dogs?

Pairs games are very fun. You can go around to respond and get to know each other better.

49. If you have the opportunity to switch roles with someone, who would it be?

50. If you could choose another place to be right now, where would it be?

And so I’m sure you can think of many more fun questions to have a great time and laugh at each other. These questions never fail.

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These topics are just the beginning of the question you can ask. Create your own questions based on the other’s answers or from your own imagination.

Talk about your life

We all love to talk about ourselves: what better way to start any conversation by asking someone else about their life? Some questions you can ask are:

51. Do you have any passion or hobby?

52. How long have you lived here?

53. What do you do for a living? What do you work at?

54. What do you do in your free time?

55. What a coincidence! I like that too. You like it too ?

56. Have you seen the new gadget What did they put on the market?

It is a conversation that you can apply with anyone, whether they are fond of technology or not, since it is a relatively easy and common topic.

57. What high school did you attend?

58. Is your day going as you expected?

Not only are you interested in that person, but based on the answer they give you, you can ask other questions and drag out the conversation.

59. What is your favorite band/singer?

60. What is your favorite color? What’s your favourite food?

61. Have you lived in…