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Whether you’re with friends, coworkers, or family members, keeping up a lively discussion will make your time together much more fun. Keeping a few conversation topics in your back pocket is a great way to introduce new ideas and get the group talking. Try pulling these out at the next dinner party or get-together to keep things interesting and learn more about each other.


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Pop culture

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  1. Spend some time chatting about what everyone’s been watching lately to catch up on the latest popular culture.[1] If there’s something you haven’t seen, take a few recommendations for when you get home.[2]
    • You could say something like, “So, what’s everyone been watching lately?”
    • Or, “I heard about this new podcast on true crime. Has anyone listened to it?”
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Wacky internet stories

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Good books

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New recipes

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  1. Swap stories about what you made for dinner or your latest and yummiest baked good.[6] Talk about your techniques for picking new recipes or any websites you’ve found that have good ones to try.[7]
    • You could say something like, “I baked the most amazing cookies yesterday. The recipe was super easy, too!”
    • Or, “Has anyone made anything good lately? I feel like I’ve only been eating takeout, and I need some inspiration.”
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Social connections

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Hypothetical scenarios

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  1. It’s always fun to have a few of these in your back pocket. Try asking things like:[16]
    • “If everything was legal for a day, what would you do?”
    • “If you had to live the rest of your life as an animal, which one would you pick?”
    • “Would you rather eat pizza or hot dogs for every meal?”
    • Reader Poll: We asked 1167 wikiHow readers and 48% of them agreed that their favorite way to break the ice is by asking funny or silly questions [Take Poll]. So, these wacky questions are a great way to get a conversation started in a group setting!

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    If I don’t want to talk but I have to talk. then what should I do?
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    You can start off by smiling and saying hello, then by introducing yourself to anyone you don't know ("Hi, I'm [insert your name]; it's nice to meet you). You can ask one of the questions suggested in the article to get the conversation started. You could resort to riddles to get people to talk. Just contribute to the conversation when asked a question or when adding comments; you don't necessarily have to do all the talking. Listening helps a great deal.
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This article was co-authored by Lynda Jean and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Lynda Jean is an Image Consultant and the Owner of Lynda Jean Image Consulting. With over 15 years of experience, Lynda specializes in color and body/style analysis, wardrobe audits, personal shopping, social and professional etiquette, and personal and business branding. She works with clients to enhance their image, self-esteem, behavior, and communication to facilitate their social and career goals. Lynda holds Bachelor degrees in Sociology and Social Work, a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, and a Certified Image Consultant (CIC) certification. She studied Image Consulting at the International Image Institute and the International Academy of Fashion and Technology in Toronto, Canada. Lynda has taught Image Consulting courses at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. She is the co-author of the book, “Business Success With Ease,” where she shares her knowledge about, ‘The Power of Professional Etiquette.’ This article has been viewed 109,067 times.
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