Ever heard of 'Peter Murphy?'
Don't panic. You can be interesting. Great topics of
conversation needn't be difficult to think of. Think
about this - what makes a topic interesting? Isn't it
that people like to talk about it and that they have
opinions on it?
Once you realize that, you'll see that for interesting
topics of conversation come from everyday life and things
that we all have in common. Then you'll realize it's not so
difficult to think of them.
Don't think you have to be controversial and go for risky
topics like politics and religion; you don't. In fact, to do
so would be a mistake. Whatever topic you choose should make
people relaxed and happy to talk; controversial subjects
don't do that.
Think instead about what all people share: families, hopes,
dreams, experiences etc.
Here are 10 great topics of conversation to get you
started:
1. Who is the most interesting person you ever met?
You can see how this would easily lead people to voice
opinions and ask 'why?'.
2. Where in the world would you most like to visit?
This dream location may be shared by others and so it makes
people feel solidarity, but also, people will be itching to
ask 'why?' and keep the conversation flowing.
3. What has been the most life-changing experience you've
ever had?
Here, people can share funny and touching stories
if they want to, which will help you get a deeper
understanding of them. Likewise, if people don't feel relaxed
enough to give a heart-felt reply they can answer in a funny
way and it all adds to the conversation.
4. What is the most spontaneous thing you've you ever done?
That opens the door to all sorts of funny and romantic
stories.
5. Who's had the biggest influence on your life?
Because this person has influenced the person you're asking,
they must view them positively and have strong ideas about
them. That means they're likely to enjoy talking about them.
6. What thing that you haven't yet done would you most like
to do?
This kind of inspirational question always gets people
talking and everyone's usually happy to chip in with comments
about people's hopes and wishes. Just be careful when
commenting that you don't rain on their parade. It's their
right to have whatever hopes they want.
7. What is the best quality you've inherited from either of
your parents?
This is particularly interesting at a family gathering when
people know the parents you're talking about. It's also a
bit of a bonding experience, speaking favorably about your
parents.
8. From which person have you learned most in your life?
This is another uplifting, positive topic of conversation
that usually gets people talking.
9. What historical figure do you most identify with?
This lets you know something about the other people around
you; it also opens up discussion of the events these
historical figures were involved in. Yes, potentially it
takes you into dangerous waters of politics and religion,
but people usually take this question in the spirit of fun
in which it's meant, so potentially awkward moments are
easily averted.
10. What kind of music do you like?
You could then go on to talk of CDs you've bought or gigs
you've been too. You might even ask - 'what's the most
embarrassing album in your collection?' That's usually met
with all-round hilarity!
These ideas should show you that interesting topics of
conversation don't need to be complex or intellectual - in
fact, the more ordinary the better, because then people feel
qualified to talk about the topic.
Do Remember...
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