7 conversation starters to use when getting to know someone

This post features a list of conversation starters to use when meeting new people.

I’m gonna go out on a limb and assume I’m not the only one who feels awkward when talking to new people.

It just feels weird because you never quite know what to say or how to act.

I mean, yeah there’s social cues and other stuff. But there’s always the risk of sounding like a total weirdo no matter what.

So no, starting conversations with people you don’t know is never easy.

But it doesn’t have to be hard either.

All you need to do is make sure you’ve got a few conversation starters in your back pocket for when you wanna talk to someone you find interesting.

So in the spirit of making starting conversations easier for you…

Here are 7 Fun Conversation Starters to Use When Getting to Know Someone

“If you were gonna be stuck on an island for five years, what would you take with you?”

I kid you not this is literally how my best friend and I met. 

She walked up to me randomly, complimented my hair, and asked me this question (spoiler: we had a lot in common).

But yeah, this is a great way to start because it lowkey gives you insight into the other person’s psyche. 

It also helps you determine if you have anything in common that you could use in future conversations.

So if they have anything on their list that you have on yours, then that’s your first step to making the conversation flow.

“If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?”

Who doesn’t love to dream about travel? 

This question lets the other person talk about their ideal vacation, favorite places, or dream destinations.

And you might find some places you’d love to visit too.

Travel really is one of those topics you can talk about all day. So if you do decide to use this, just be prepared to move some things around your schedule..

“What’s the best book you’ve read lately?”

Look, entertainment of any kind is an absolute goldmine.

But I gotta say, most of the people i’ve met have a special place in their hearts for books.

Books are a great way to learn more about someone’s tastes and preferences. 

It could lead to you guys giving each other recommendations, talking about different viewpoints, and overall just having a really fun conversation.

“Who’s your favourite artist?”

I feel like music is a universal conversation starter. 

Asking about someone’s music taste is an easy way to bond over shared artists, concerts, or even introduce each other to new sounds.

I mean not all swifties wear it on their foreheads, so how else are you gonna find your crowd…

“What’s the most recent thing you’ve put on your bucket list?”

We all have dreams, big or small, that mean a lot to us.

Whether it’s skydiving, writing a book, or learning to cook a perfect steak, they mean something. 

So by using this as a conversation starter, you give the other person a chance to share their ambitions with you.

Who knows. You might even find that you share similar goals too.

“What’s something you’re really into right now?”

This is a great way to get the other person talking about their passions and the stuff they do regularly. It doesn’t matter if it’s a hobby, new project, or something they’re just obsessed with. 

It’s an easy way to see if you guys have anything in common that you can talk about as the conversation progresses. 

And, hopefully, it can lead to more exciting and personal discussions when all is said and done.

“So how do you know (so and so)”

If you’re at an event this is a totally natural way to break the ice.

It gives the person a chance to share how they ended up there, and could highlight some common ground.

Maybe they met the host through a new hobby (here is a list of them you could try), or at work. Or maybe it was just a random encounter, who knows?

Either way, this is a pretty great conversation starter to use at any social gathering. 

So what are some of your favourite conversation starters? Let me know in the comments…