20 Excellent Conversation Questions

How to Create Good Talk Making You Good Company

Want to create excellent conversation questions? Then forget "How's the weather?" That question is rained out, dried up, and plain ole tired! You need new questions that are neutral, will not offend, and put the person at ease.

Questions to Get Your Dialog Flowing:

Focus on something the person is wearing or carrying and ask a question about it. Example: Is that an I Phone? I've been wanting to get one for ages. Can you tell me what you like and don't like about it?
Find something to compliment the person and then follow up with a question. Example: Is that a new haircut? It really suits you. Who is your stylist or barber?
Many people know or heard of sports. Ask a question about a sport. If a disinterested person lives in a place where sports are popular ask how they've managed to stay neutral.
Ask about favorite music or the types of music they find relaxing.
If they have children, inquiring about the kids is a great conversation piece.
Inquire about pets. There are many fanatic pet owner's out there who would love to share their stories.
Ask advice on something general, such as the best headache medicine.
Ask about favorite leisure activity. This question should open up an entire range of subtopics for discussion.
Ask what they are most proud of.
If you are aware of something the person is knowledgeable or skilled, ask a question.
Ask about the best coffee they've ever tasted.
Ask about their preferred auto repair shop.
Ask about the best pizza in their location or the food specialty of your choice.
Ask about their best subject in school or college.
Ask about their favorite local entertainment. Who knows you may discover a great place.
Ask what their favorite age and why it was a memorable period in life?
Ask about their greatest accomplishment.
Ask how they juggle their busy schedules.
Ask about their favorite movie.
Ask about services they use - home repairs, etc.... You may find great referrals for future use.

Not so excellent conversation questions to avoid. People get very passionate about certain topics and unless you are motivated for a potential heated discussion or tension stay away from these:

Politics
Religion
Social issues such as abortion, prayer in school, the death penalty, war, Gay rights, Women's rights.
Gossip. Have you heard about.......What do you think of so and so's divorce, etc....

Now you're ready to get the conversation started and keep the chit chat flowing. Use these starter questions and build upon them. Over time, you'll become a natural.

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