90 Conversation Starters for Gen Z

Tired of the same dry convos that go nowhere? Same. If you’re done sending “Hey” and getting ghosted, or you just want better vibes in your chats, you’re in the right place!

I’ve pulled together a list of Gen Z-approved conversation starters that are anything but boring. They’re fun, casual, and totally reply-worthy—perfect for texts, DMs, dating apps, or whatever random Discord server you’re in. Take one, try one, make it your own!

Conversation Starters for Texts and Chats

1. What’s the most recent thing you added to your camera roll?
2. What song have you been playing on repeat lately?
3. What’s your current hyperfixation or obsession?
4. Do you text back fast or mentally reply and forget?
5. Got any weird food combos you swear by?
6. What’s a vibe that perfectly describes your week so far?
7. Seen any random TikToks that weirdly called you out?
8. What’s your go-to meme when words fail?
9. What’s something super random that made you happy today?
10. Ever randomly think of something cringe you did years ago?
11. What’s your comfort YouTube video or show when you’re drained?
12. If you had a reality show, what would it be called?
13. What’s your love language in texts—memes, voice notes, or chaos?
14. Do you have a favorite emoji combo?
15. What’s a small thing that always improves your day?

Dating App Conversation Starters

1. Be honest—did your dog/pet help you get more matches?
2. What’s a 10/10 first date in your book?
3. What’s something super niche you’re passionate about?
4. Which fictional character do you lowkey relate to way too much?
5. If you had to describe yourself using just vibes, how would you do it?
6. What’s a green flag you actually pay attention to?
7. Pick a song for our imaginary meet-cute moment
8. What’s your most unhinged ick?
9. What’s your idea of “bare minimum behavior” in dating?
10. What’s something you love that most people just don’t get?
11. If we were in a rom-com, what’s the title and plot?
12. What kind of texts give you the ✨ick✨?
13. What’s a small thing someone could do that would totally win you over?
14. Do you believe in signs? Like astrology and vibes?
15. What’s the weirdest dating advice you’ve ever received?

Conversation Starters for New Friends

1. What’s your go-to comfort snack when you’re stressed?
2. Are you more of a homebody or someone who’s always down to go out?
3. What’s your current guilty pleasure show or movie?
4. What’s something small that makes you feel super cozy and safe?
5. What’s a random fun fact you somehow never forget?
6. What’s your most niche interest that you never shut up about?
7. How do you usually spend your chill weekends?
8. If you could only keep three apps on your phone, which ones are staying?
9. Do you journal, voice memo, or just spiral silently?
10. What’s your favorite way to recharge after a long day?
11. Do you collect anything random for no reason at all?
12. What kind of people do you naturally vibe with?
13. Are you more of a spontaneous hangout person or a planner?
14. If you could live inside any fictional world for a day, which one would it be?
15. What’s a little habit you picked up recently that actually stuck?

Hobbies and Personal Interests Starters

1. What hobby did you randomly get into and never looked back?
2. What’s your ideal creative outlet when you’re stressed or bored?
3. Got any random skills you learned from TikTok or YouTube?
4. What’s a hobby you’d love to try but haven’t yet?
5. What’s your most soothing go-to activity when your brain’s overloaded?
6. Do you prefer solo hobbies or group things?
7. What’s something you made recently that you’re really proud of?
8. Do you listen to music, podcasts, or nothing while doing your hobbies?
9. What’s your perfect cozy hobby setup—snacks, lighting, playlist?
10. Ever had a hobby phase that lasted two weeks and vanished?
11. What’s your dream side hustle based on your favorite interest?
12. Are you more of a “get lost in the process” or “final result” kind of person?
13. What’s a weirdly specific hobby community you admire from afar?
14. How did you get into your favorite hobby?
15. What’s something most people don’t get about your fave interest?

Pop Culture and Internet Trends Starters

1. What’s the most iconic meme of the year so far?
2. Who’s your comfort creator or streamer you always go back to?
3. What’s a trend you’ll defend forever, even if it’s over?
4. What song from TikTok do you lowkey hate but know all the lyrics to?
5. What pop culture moment had you totally in your feels recently?
6. Which viral sound do you quote way too much in real life?
7. What show or movie totally lived up to the hype for you?
8. Who’s your fave chaotic celebrity and why is it kind of inspiring?
9. What’s a trend you wish would disappear forever?
10. What internet moment made you laugh way too hard at 3AM?
11. Which fictional universe do you know a little too much about?
12. What’s a niche fandom you secretly love watching from the sidelines?
13. What internet challenge or phase are you glad you missed?
14. Which aesthetic trend do you vibe with the most right now?
15. If you had to explain Gen Z humor using one meme, what would it be?

“This or That?”

1. Morning walks or late-night scrolls?
2. Instagram feed or TikTok FYP?
3. Crocs or Converse?
4. Staying in or going out (but with no plans)?
5. Spontaneous road trip or cozy movie marathon?
6. Matching fits or totally unbothered?
7. Digital journaling or scribbled notebook?
8. Iced coffee or matcha latte?
9. FaceTime or voice notes?
10. Making playlists or binge-listening one album?
11. Soft launch or hard launch?
12. Froyo or bubble tea?
13. Online shopping or thrifting in person?
14. Long captions or just emojis?
15. Headphones in public or full convo with friends?