Introduction: The first date is an exciting moment! However, sometimes, finding common topics and ways to keep the conversation going can be difficult. Here are 20 conversation starters to bring some magic to your first date.
1. What are you currently most passionate about in life? – This question will give you an insight into what the other person is most enthusiastic about, and the conversation can build from there.
2. If you could travel anywhere, where would it be? – This question can get you and your date talking about their favorite places. You can even share your own, and discuss why you love them.
3. What would be a perfect day for you? – You could get to know each other’s idea of a perfect day, for instance, whether it’s about lounging around in bed or being adventurous by going out.
4. What was the last book you read? – Talking about books is an interesting and intellectual conversation topic. It can also lead to other more interesting conversations.
5. What would you do if you won the lottery? – A fun and light-hearted question to get to know the other person’s thoughts on spending money.
6. Do you have any upcoming goals? – If you want to get to know the other person better, then this is the perfect question to ask. It could even also give some insight into their plans for the future.
7. What’s your favorite game? – Games can be a great icebreaker, and if your date enjoys it, you could even give it a try!
8. What is your favorite kind of music? – You can get to know each other’s taste in music and the conversation can flow from there.
9. What do you usually do for fun? – This will give you a bit of insight into what the other person does for leisure time and if you share any common interests you could explore them further.
10. If you could pick a superpower, what would it be? – This is an intriguing question that can get your date’s imagination running.
11. What would you do with a free day off? – This is a good question to get to know some of the other person’s favorite activities they like to do on their days off.
12. What were you like as a child? – It is always interesting to hear the other person’s stories about their childhood.
13. What is your favorite movie? – Movies can be a great conversation topic, you can talk about the plot, acting or any other aspect you enjoyed.
14. Which historical period interests you the most? – If your date is a history enthusiast then you are sure to have interesting conversations with this.
15. Is there a place you always wanted to visit? – This will allow you to know the other person’s interests, while also creating a stronger connection.
16. What do you think is your best quality? – This is a great question to help you know the other person’s best traits.
17. Do you have any hobbies? – This question will help you identify if you share any common hobbies.
18. What kind of music would you like to listen to right now? – This question can lead to a [reevaluation of the atmosphere and can bring in music to the conversation.
19. Who in your life do you admire the most? – This will help you get to know the other person’s values and who they look up to.
20. What would you do if you could have a fresh start? – This will open up a conversation about paths and direction in life, what have been the successes and the downsides, and the start of something new.