How to Start and Maintain a Conversation

 

  Knowing how to begin a conversation is hard for some of us who come off as a little off-balanced.  So welcome to Beginning Conversation 101.  Read on.

  Starting and maintaining engaging conversations can be a delightful skill! Here are some conversation starters for different settings:

S- Party Conversations:

    - "How do you know people here?"

    - "What brought you to this event?"

    - "Do you know [the host's name]?"

    - "Where are you from?"

    - "I like your [part of their outfit], where did you get it?"

    - "Hello, my name is [your name]. What’s yours?"

- Dinner Conversations:

    - "Have you tried the [dish]?"

    - "What’s your favorite type of cuisine?"

    - "If you opened a restaurant, what kind of place would it be?"

    - "What’s the most exotic thing you’ve ever eaten?"

    - "Are you a keen cook?"

    - "What’s the worst thing you’ve ever eaten?"

- Work Conversations:

    - "What department do you work in?"

    - "What projects have you been working on recently?"

    - "Where did you work before this job?"

    - "What do you like most about working here?"

    - "How do you handle stress when work gets busy?"

    - Share your opinion on a company policy.

- Group Conversations:

    - Listen to ongoing topics and contribute.

    - When a topic dies out, start a new one:

        - "Have you heard the news about [a recent event]?"

        - "What did you think of the latest episode of [popular TV show]?"

        - "What’s everyone’s dream vacation?"

- Dating/Getting to Know Someone:

    - "What’s your favorite thing to do on a day off?"

    - "Tell me about your family."

    - "Do you have any cool hidden talents?"

    - "When did you last go to the movies?"

    - "What’s on your bucket list?"

- Friend Conversations:

    - "How’s it going with [something you’ve talked about before]?"

    - "What’s your favorite memory?"

    - "Would you ever like to be famous? If so, for what?"

    - And remember, active listening is key! 😊

  Consider asking deep questions based on their answers for more in-depth conversations to keep the dialogue flowing. And don't forget to be genuinely curious and present in the moment! 🌟

        Stay Healthy

         M.N.Curry