A first date is your chance to make a lasting impression, but figuring out what to say can be challenging.
No worries, though—I’ve put together a list of conversation starters that will help you get to know your date and keep things lively and interesting. Whether it’s discussing hobbies, travel, or future goals, these conversation starters will help you learn more about your date and share a bit about yourself, too.
Keep reading, and get ready to turn those potentially awkward silences into laughter and genuine connections!
Table of Contents
Ice-Breakers
- What’s something interesting about you that I wouldn’t guess?
- Do you have any hidden talents?
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
- What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?
- If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?
- What’s a fun fact about you?
- Have you tried any new hobbies recently?
- What’s the last concert you went to?
- What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
- Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?
- What’s your favorite season and why?
- What’s one thing on your bucket list?
- If you could live in any era, which one would you choose?
- What’s your favorite holiday, and how do you celebrate it?
- Do you have any pets?
Hobbies and Interests
- What are some of your interests?
- Do you play any sports or participate in any activities?
- What’s a hobby you’ve always wanted to try?
- Do you enjoy cooking or baking?
- What’s your favorite book or author?
- Do you like painting or drawing?
- Have you ever played a musical instrument?
- What’s your favorite type of exercise?
- Do you like gardening or being outdoors?
- Have you ever taken a class just for fun?
- What’s your favorite way to relax?
- Do you have a favorite podcast?
- Do you enjoy playing video or board games?
- What’s your favorite way to stay active?
- Do you have any collections?
Personal Background
- Where did you grow up?
- Do you have any siblings?
- What’s your hometown famous for?
- Did you have a favorite subject in school?
- What’s your best childhood memory?
- Where is your family from originally?
- Did you ever move around as a kid?
- What’s a tradition your family has?
- Were you involved in any clubs in school?
- Do you still keep in touch with childhood friends?
- What’s the best part of growing up in your hometown?
- Did you have a favorite teacher?
- What was your first job?
- Do you have any family recipes?
- What’s a unique family tradition you follow?
Future Plans and Goals
- What are some of your goals for the next few years?
- Where do you see yourself living in the future?
- Do you have any travel plans coming up?
- What’s one thing you hope to achieve this year?
- What’s a skill you want to learn?
- What’s a dream you’re working towards?
- Do you have any professional goals?
- Is there a place you’ve always wanted to visit?
- What are your plans for the next holiday?
- What’s an activity you want to try in the future?
- Do you have any personal development goals?
- What’s a big project you’d like to take on?
- What’s something you hope to change about your life?
- What’s a habit you want to develop?
- Where would you like to be in five years?
Favorite Experiences
- What’s your favorite travel memory?
- Have you ever had a life-changing experience?
- What’s the best meal you’ve ever had?
- Do you have a favorite concert memory?
- What’s been the happiest moment of your life?
- What’s your favorite childhood memory?
- Have you ever met someone famous?
- What’s an experience you’d love to relive?
- Was there a moment when you felt very proud of yourself?
- What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?
- What’s the best event you’ve ever attended?
- Do you have a favorite festival or celebration?
- What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done?
- What’s a memorable road trip you’ve taken?
- What’s an experience that made you a stronger person?
Work and Career
- What do you do for work?
- What do you enjoy most about your job?
- How did you choose your career path?
- What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
- Do you have any career goals?
- What’s a typical workday like for you?
- What’s the most interesting project you’ve worked on?
- Have you ever changed careers?
- What’s your dream job?
- What skills are essential in your job?
- How do you stay motivated at work?
- What’s the best career advice you’ve received?
- Do you enjoy working in a team or alone?
- What’s a challenge you faced at work?
- What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in your career?
Entertainment and Media
- What’s your favorite movie of all time?
- Do you have a favorite TV show?
- What type of music do you enjoy?
- Have you read any good books lately?
- Do you like to watch any sports?
- What’s your favorite genre of music?
- Who’s your favorite actor or actress?
- Have you seen any good theater performances?
- Do you enjoy going to concerts?
- What’s your favorite childhood movie?
- Do you have a favorite band or artist?
- What’s a book you recommend?
- What was the last show you binge-watched?
- Do you follow any YouTube channels?
- What’s your favorite way to consume news?
Travel and Adventure
- Where was your last vacation?
- Do you have a favorite travel destination?
- What’s the most beautiful place you’ve visited?
- Do you prefer traveling alone or with others?
- What’s a must-visit place on your travel bucket list?
- Have you ever traveled to another continent?
- What’s the best food you’ve tried while traveling?
- Do you enjoy camping?
- What’s the longest trip you’ve taken?
- Do you prefer the city or nature when traveling?
- Have you ever done any extreme sports while traveling?
- What’s a memorable travel experience you’ve had?
- Do you collect souvenirs from your travels?
- What’s your favorite travel tip?
- Have you ever lived abroad?
Food and Dining
- What’s your favorite type of cuisine?
- Do you enjoy cooking?
- What’s the best restaurant you’ve ever eaten at?
- Do you have a favorite comfort food?
- What’s the strangest food you’ve tried?
- Do you like to bake?
- What’s your go-to dish to cook?
- Have you ever been to a food festival?
- What’s your favorite dessert?
- Do you have a favorite drink?
- What’s a food you could eat every day?
- Do you enjoy trying new cuisines?
- What’s your favorite snack?
- Do you have any dietary preferences?
- What’s a traditional food from your culture?
