Conversation Topics for Dating
Posted on August 12, 2007 | Filed Under Dating, Communication
When you go on a date it can be handy to have a few conversation topics on standby just in case the conversation comes to a grinding halt. Nothing feels more uncomfortable than the conversation running dry and the more you desperately try to think of something original to say the more your mind seems to go blank. It is kind of like taking an exam at school, you know all about the topics that will be in the test but once you sit down in the classroom to take the exam, your mind goes blank but the moment the exam is over and the pressure is off, all that information comes flooding back into your head.
Going on a date is supposed to be fun but it can be a little stressful since we all want to make a good impression. For this reason it is helpful to think of a few conversation topics for dating that are easy to remember and easy to get started with people no matter what type of personality they have. Conversation topics for dates should be as general as possible since that way they allow both you and your date room to take the conversation in any direction that feels comfortable.
Sometimes conversation topics on dates begin to gain momentum from the very beginning of the date and can flow easily and comfortably through the entire date. Some conversation topics will naturally flow from one topic to the next without anyone needing to push the conversation along. However, what about when a conversation topic comes to an abrupt end. This is when a seemingly good date can start to feel awkward for both parties and in the worst case, it may signal the end of an otherwise potentially good date. If you like eachother you don’t want to let an uncomfortable break in the conversation ruin your date so in this article I have made a few suggestions of possible conversation topics for dating that can be used on a first date or any other date.
One of the best conversation topics for dating is to simply get the other person talking about themselves or what they like doing. If you don’t know them very well a great conversation starter is to ask them. Ask them about their job, their school and their friends or perhaps what sports or activities they like. One conversation topic I would steer clear of while on a date is asking any personal questions about family. Your date may well have a great relationship with their family but if they do not, it might become an immediate conversation stopper.
Once you know a little bit about where they work or go to school or what sports they like you can open up any of these conversation topics by asking them more questions about these topics if you feel they seem interested in talking about them. If they seem a little apprehensive to talk about a particular topic, simply avoid it. Conversation topics for dates can take on a life of their own and this makes life easy but when the conversation stops make sure you have another unrelated question up your sleeve or tell your date about something that just happened to you.
I went on a date once in a rented car since I had been in a car accident the day before and my car was in the repair shop. I was not sure whether to mention this to my date but she asked me if the car I picked her up in was rented and I didn’t want to lie to her so I said yes and this lead to further questions so I told her that I smashed my car and that’s the reason I was in a rental. I went on to tell her about the accident which I was not very happy about but we both ended up laughing hysterically about it and by the time we arrived at the venue for our date in the rented car we had already broken the ice and the conversation continued to flow from one topic to the next for the entire date.
If you can touch upon a conversation topic while dating that ends up making both of you laugh, this is like hitting the dating jackpot. Nothing makes anyone feel more comfortable than having a good laugh, since most people would agree that a sense of humor is a positive trait to have. For this reason any conversation topic for dating that gets your date laughing will quickly put them at ease and conversation always seems to flow steadily when you both feel comfortable. You could start talking about the latest funny movie you recently watched or how something embarrassing happened to you at work. If you can have a laugh at yourself or at your own expense most people will get a real kick out of it.
Another conversation topic for dating that could be a real winner is to talk about places you have traveled to or would like to travel to. Most people find travel quite interesting and the conversation has so many places it could lead to since traveling is such a broad and interesting topic. If you have not traveled much ask you date where they have been or where their dream destination would be.
You could also ask your date about their plans for the future since this is a conversation topic many people can get quite passionate about but keep it light because you don’t want your date to think you are pushing to be a part of their future but at the same time you are at least giving a slight signal that your are interested in them and that can make them feel a bit special which will always work in your favor.
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