first date conversation
First Date Conversation
First dates can be a lot of pressure. A lot of the time, you don't know what to talk about. This article lists some great conversation starters and questions to ask your date.
- Getting started is slightly hard, so you can get around this problem by initiating the conversation with a brief introduction of yourself. After this, perhaps your date will tell you a bit about herself and you can take it from there.
- Talk about some current event, such as a sporting event like world cup football or a major news story.
- Perhaps you could compliment her; tell her she looks nice.
- An important part of a person's life is their job, so you could ask where she works and what she does.
- Ask her what books she's read or what movies she's seen lately.
- Family is always a good topic, so you can ask her about her brothers and sisters.
- Pose questions that require a longer answer than "How are you?".
- The first date is tricky as it consists of virtual strangers trying to get to know each other. It helps to know some prior information about your date.
- Another way is to be prepared with some standard or common topics say about the news, new movies, new books, or that new bistro that just opened downtown.
- Your conversation should be interesting enough to prompt your date to think for a bit.
- If you can tell a good joke, that's a great way to see what her sense of humor is like.
- Once you have broken the ice you can just take it on from there.
- Hobbies: Hobbies are an important aspects of a person's life. They reveal the person's interests and what they do with their free time.
- Family: This is an interesting topic as everybody has a family, and family relationships say a lot about a person.
- Work: Work is where one spends a major part of the week, so work is definitely a good topic to talk about.
- School/College: School and college can be the best time of a person's life, when they are still growing, exploring, and learning. There will be lots to talk about here.
- Friends: The kind of friends a person has and their idea about friendship is an important way to see how they build and maintain relationships.
- Travel: Dream destinations, traveling for fun and adventure, and previous travel experiences are valuable and learning experiences. Most will be eager to share.
- Hopes and Dreams: Everybody has some hopes and dreams that they work towards. It reveals something deep about the person.
- Sports: Playing or following sports is a common hobby for many. Find out more about a person by asking about their interest in sports.
- Food: Food and cuisine are an important aspect of a person's likes and dislikes. It will be helpful to know their favorite food and cuisine.
- What do you do in your free time?
- How do you usually spend Sundays?
- Tell me a bit about your family.
- What has been your favorite vacation so far?
- Is there anything you've always wanted to do, but haven't had the chance?
- What were your childhood pets?
- What are your major goals in life?
- What school activities did you participate in?
- It is more worthwhile and satisfying to improve the world or appreciate the world?
- Tip #1: Have a confident body language
- Tip #2: Don't be a chatterbox.
- Tip #3: Keep your answers concise and upbeat
- Tip #4: Be prepared.
- Tip #5: Keep the date short
- Tip #6: Listen to your date with genuine interest.
- Tip # 7: Ask questions―talk about the food you're eating, share the conversation.
- Tip # 8: Have a few questions and conversation topics prepared in advance.
- Tip # 9: Be positive and remember that the first date is the other person's first impression of you.
- Tip # 10: You've worked hard to get this date, so think positive and enjoy yourself.