from notice — a game by 8notice9
Conversation Starters That Go Somewhere
Small talk is fine for elevators. These are for when you actually want to talk. They work with anyone — friends, strangers, dates, family — because they tap into something everyone has: opinions, memories, and things they've been thinking about.
- 1Do you consider yourself a good influence or a bad influence?
- 2Name something beautiful that's within eyesight right now
- 3What is something only you noticed today?
- 4What did you want to be when you were a kid?
- 5If you could master any skill overnight, what would it be?
- 6What are you obsessed with right now?
- 7What's the last thing you made?
- 8If you could live in any era for a week, where are you going?
- 9Name a person from history you respect and say why
- 10If you could get the whole world behind one idea, what would it be?
- 11What's one of the most underrated qualities in life?
- 12What's something you know is true that most people don't believe?
- 13If you received $5 million tomorrow, what would you do with it?
- 14What's the furthest thing you can see from where you're sitting?
- 15Name something that exists right now that would blow someone's mind 200 years ago
- 16What aspect of society do you reject?
- 17What is one reason to be optimistic about the world today?
- 18What do you think happens when we die?
frequently asked
How do you start a conversation with someone you don't know?
Ask something specific about the moment you're in. 'Name something beautiful that's within eyesight right now' works because it's about the shared environment, not personal information. Start observational, then go deeper if they're into it.
What's the difference between a conversation starter and an icebreaker?
Icebreakers are designed to get a group talking. Conversation starters are for any context — one-on-one, small groups, even texting. They're less about breaking tension and more about going somewhere interesting.