Conversation Starters that Get People Talking
While most starters up to this point have been your first few words, the following are good sticks to stir a conversational fire. Think of them as “conversation starters that keep the conversation going”.
If any seem awkward, it is a matter of bridging them with a relevant topic. Preface the following statements or questions with something related to avoid looking like you have ADD:
- “What’s hot in your life at the moment?” Hear about the big event in the person’s life.
- “What hobbies are taking up your time?” Much more interesting than talking about work again.
- “What do you do for fun?”
Conversation Starters that Get People Talking
While most starters up to this point have been your first few words, the following are good sticks to stir a conversational fire. Think of them as “conversation starters that keep the conversation going”.
If any seem awkward, it is a matter of bridging them with a relevant topic. Preface the following statements or questions with something related to avoid looking like you have ADD:
- “What’s hot in your life at the moment?” Hear about the big event in the person’s life.
- “What hobbies are taking up your time?” Much more interesting than talking about work again.
- “What do you do for fun?”
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