Group chats should be a fun, interactive space, but sometimes it can feel like everyone is just lurking without much to say. The good news is, with the right conversation starters, you can turn things around and get everyone involved again.
Here are some handy conversation starters that can break the silence and get everyone talking. Whether you’re in the mood for something light and funny or deep and meaningful, these prompts will help.
Stick around, and you’ll never face those awkward silences again!
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General Icebreakers
- What’s something good that happened to you today?
- If you could travel anywhere right now, where would you go?
- What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?
- If you had a time machine, what era would you visit?
- What’s your favorite holiday and why?
- What’s a hobby you enjoy?
- Have you tried any new recipes lately?
- What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received?
- What’s the last book you read?
- If you could have dinner with any person, living or dead, who would it be?
- What’s your idea of a perfect day?
- Have you visited any new places recently?
- What’s a fun fact about yourself?
- If you could be any animal for a day, what would you be?
- What’s your favorite movie?
Humor and Fun
- What’s the funniest meme you’ve seen recently?
- If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
- What’s your most embarrassing moment?
- What’s a ridiculous fact you know?
- If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be and why?
- What’s the weirdest food combination you’ve tried?
- What’s the silliest thing you’ve done?
- What’s your favorite joke?
- If you could switch lives with any fictional character, who would it be?
- What’s the strangest dream you’ve ever had?
- What’s the weirdest talent you have?
- If you could be invisible for a day, what’s the first thing you’d do?
- What’s the worst haircut you’ve ever had?
- If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?
- What’s your favorite funny movie?
- Has anyone watched any good movies lately?
- What’s the best book you’ve read this year?
- What’s your favorite TV show?
- What’s a hobby you’re passionate about?
- What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?
- What’s your favorite way to relax?
- What’s your favorite sport and why?
- What’s a game you love to play?
- What’s your favorite travel destination?
- What’s a podcast you enjoy?
- What’s your favorite type of cuisine?
- What’s a song that always makes you happy?
- Do you enjoy cooking? What’s your favorite dish to make?
- What’s a skill you’d love to learn?
- What’s your favorite outdoor activity?
Current Events and Trends
- What do you think about the latest social media trend?
- How do you feel about the recent news on [topical event]?
- What’s your take on the latest tech gadget?
- What’s a recent movie release you’re excited about?
- Have you seen the new season of [popular TV show]?
- What are your thoughts on the latest fashion trend?
- What’s your opinion on the current political situation?
- Have you tried the latest food craze?
- What’s the most interesting article you’ve read recently?
- How do you feel about the recent weather changes?
- What’s your take on the new policies at work/school?
- Have you watched any live sports events recently?
- What do you think about the latest environmental efforts?
- What’s your opinion on the newest smartphone model?
- Any thoughts on the recent celebrity news?
Personal and Reflective
- What’s something you’re proud of achieving recently?
- If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?
- What’s a lesson you’ve learned the hard way?
- What’s a goal you’re currently working towards?
- What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
- What’s a challenge you’ve overcome?
- What’s something you’re grateful for?
- What inspires you to keep going?
- What’s a dream you have for the future?
- What’s a favorite memory from your childhood?
- What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken?
- Who has been the most influential person in your life?
- What’s a personal project you’re excited about?
- What motivates you in difficult times?
- What’s the most valuable thing you’ve learned?
Games and Activities
- Let’s play a quick round of ‘Two Truths and a Lie.’ Who wants to start?
- Who’s up for a virtual trivia quiz?
- Let’s play ‘Would You Rather.’ I’ll start: Would you rather live in space or under the sea?
- Anyone interested in a round of ’20 Questions’?
- How about a word association game? I’ll start: Sunshine.
- Let’s do a quick drawing game. I’ll send a prompt and we all draw it.
- How about a quick scavenger hunt? I’ll list items to find around your house.
- Let’s share a favorite GIF!
- Who wants to play ‘Emoji Story’? Create a story using only emojis.
- How about a caption contest for this picture?
- Anyone up for ‘Name That Tune’ with short music clips?
- Let’s play ‘Guess the Movie Quote.’ Who wants to go first?
- How about ‘Fill in the Blank’ with fun sentences?
- Anyone up for a virtual Pictionary game?
- Let’s have a quick ‘Dance Off’ challenge. Post your best dance moves!
Planning and Organizing
- Does anyone have ideas for our next meet-up?
- What are everyone’s thoughts on having a game night next weekend?
- Any suggestions for our next book club read?
- Should we have a themed dress code for our next meeting?
- What’s everyone’s availability for a virtual hangout this week?
- Would anyone like to plan a potluck-style dinner?
- Who’s interested in a group workout session?
- What do you all think about organizing a group hike?
- How about a movie night? Any movie suggestions?
- Who wants to help plan a surprise party for [friend’s name]?
- Any interest in starting a group project or hobby?
- Who’s up for a cooking night where we all try the same recipe?
- Anyone interested in a book exchange?
- Let’s plan a group visit to the museum next month.
- What’s everyone’s opinion on doing a photo challenge together?
