Dinner parties can involve a mix of familiar friends and unknown company.
No matter how good the food is, if the conversation is lacking then you will be itching to get away.
It’s in these situations that people often try to get the conversation going by discussing the weather or work. These are easy options but tremendously dull.
Try some of these conversation starters to make for an interesting night.
1. What is the last photo you took?
2. What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
3. What is something embarrassing that you secretly love?
4. What have you learnt this week?
5. What are you reading at the moment?
6. What are deal-breakers for you in a relationship?
7. Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
8. What games did you play as a child?
9. What is your favorite film?
10. What is the best gift you have ever received?
11. What new skill would you like to learn?
12. What advice would you give your teenage self?
13. What is the worst song ever?
14. What is the last documentary you watched?
15. What is your favorite thing about you?
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