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Need more topics to talk about with friends? We've got you covered!

Everyone needs conversation starters. These can range from deep conversation topics to good questions to ask your friends. As an expert conversationalist featured in places like IHeartRadio and The Odyssey Online, I can supply you with interesting conversation topics and things to talk about with friends.

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Ultimate List - #Ultimate-List

Ultimate List

Printable List - #Printable-List

Printable List

How To Pick - #How-To-Pick

How To Pick

FAQs - #FAQs

FAQs

More Interesting Articles - #More-Interesting-Articles

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Ultimate List of Topic Ideas You Could Discuss With Your Friends

Need some ideas for conversations with your friends? I've got you covered. Here I've prepared the ultimate list of topic ideas you can discuss with friends. Funny, interesting, or deep, this list has it all!

Topic Categories

Funny - #Funny

Funny Conversation Starters

Intriguing - #Intriguing

Intriguing Questions

Interesting - #Interesting

Interesting Topics

Deep - #Deep

Deep Issues

6 Funny Conversation Starters You Could Use to Avoid Awkward Silence

Are you filled to the brim with funny questions you want to ask? Please don't hold it all in! These funny conversation starters will help you express the inner joker in you and help both you and your friends laugh out loud.

1. What movie changes its plot when you change one letter in its title? What's the new movie about?

This is an interesting game to play! Pick a movie, any movie. Then remove a letter from it, and try to make an entirely new movie with the new spelling. For example, what would the movie Titanic be about? Maybe a tank instead of a cruise ship?

2. What is something really popular now, but in 5 years, everyone will look back on it and be embarrassed by it?

We've all been swept by the latest trends and memes. What's popular now that you think will be utterly embarrassing in five or so years? The original mullet is a great example.

3. Where was the most inappropriate / most embarrassing place you've farted?

Don't lie: we've all passed gas at some point. Even the President has had to do so in the White House. Does that excuse you?

4. What are weird children's names?

You can easily look at another language's baby names and pick a funny-sounding one, so try one in English or the language you're most proficient in. I, for one, think Bear is a weird thing to name your child.

5. If you had to create your own alter ego, what would be their name and what would they be?

Dive into someone else's shoes - the shoes of an alter ego you created. What sort of person would you moonlight as and why?

6. What fictional character do you most resonate with and why?

Fictional characters can be as complex and multidimensional as real people. Is there any fictional person you relate with the most?

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6 Intriguing Questions to Get to Know Your Pals Better

There are plenty of fun questions to get to know someone out there, and this list contains a few. These questions are fun and intriguing and help you better understand your pals.

7. What is the best thing about your job?

If you've got your dream job, tell the class what you like the most about it. Even if you don't have your ideal job, surely there's something you enjoy about it!

8. Do you play any sports?

Sports are a pretty common pastime to enjoy. Even admittedly nonathletic people dabble from time to time. If so, what are they?

9. What is your favorite pastime?

Enjoy any hobbies or activities in your free time? It can be something ordinary, like reading a book, to weirder things, like watching videos of voice acting fails in movies.

10. What are the most exotic foods you have tried that you would recommend?

Are you a man or woman with exotic tastes, and if so, what are the most exotic or unusual things you've eaten? From the luxurious pufferfish sashimi to the downright disgusting Surströmming, there are plenty of possibilities out there.

11. Do you have any pets?

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone on Earth that doesn't like pets. Tell them about your own pets, or show interest in their own, and you'll have lots of fun talking about cute animals.

12. What's the go-to restaurant you pick when you want to eat out but can't decide where to go?

Have a comfort pick out of the tons of restaurants out there? There's a pretty big chance your friends have gone there too. Invite them out whenever you can!

6 Interesting Topics to Gossip With Your Girl Friends

Gossiping with girlfriends is loads and loads of fun. These interesting conversation starters will make your conversations much more vibrant, so don't hesitate to pop in one or two of them!

13. When you were a kid, what were your favorite cartoons and shows?

These days, more and more people have grown up with TV than not. What were your favorite cartoons or shows, and would you watch them again if given a chance?

14. What holiday do you wish existed?

If we could wish a holiday or celebration existed, what would it be? I would love something like Sushi Appreciation Day and have the excuse to pig out on deluxe sushi.

15. What are you naturally good at?

Everyone's got talent, hidden or otherwise. Ask your friends what those are, and if possible, ask them to demonstrate them. Make sure to show them your own, too - you'll both be impressed!

16. Have you ever succeeded in dropping a bad habit?

Have they ever dropped a bad habit that was negatively affecting them? If so, kudos to them - they're a champion. If you've done the same, then you're also a champion!

17. What is the silliest goal you have achieved so far?

Ever set yourself something silly and not at all useful to accomplish, but you managed anyhow? It can be amusing to share with your friends or have them share with you.

18. What is the most useful language to know?

They likely already know English, but what do they consider the most useful language to learn? Chinese, Spanish, Italian... So many choices, good for their own reasons.

6 Deep Issues to Talk About That Would Make Your Bonding Time Worthwhile

Having a deep conversation can be very enlightening and help you get closer to your friends. This section has deep questions to ask friends that will strengthen your friendships or just give you something meaningful to talk about.

19. What do you think doesn't get enough news coverage?

If you're passionate about something and feel it doesn't get enough publicity, share what it is with your friends. They've likely also got something they wish got more attention than it did.

20. Who do you look up to the most, and what qualities do you love about that person?

Who's the person they idolize the most, and can they share what about them they value the most? There's a decent chance you both look up to the same person for different reasons.

21. Who was the last person to make you cry, and why?

Crying is one of the strongest, most powerful emotions out there, which makes it the hardest thing to make someone do. Who was the person to last make you or your friend cry... and why?

22. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Whether it's a mild annoyance they'd like to correct or something they find deeply flawed about themselves, sharing it with you shows that they trust you with something they don't enjoy about themselves.

23. Do you have any regrets? If so, what are they?

The longer we have lived, the more regrets we can potentially have, and it can be a liberating feeling to share them with your friends. Don't forget to share your own when you ask this question - no one wants to be alone with their regrets.

24. How important are friends to you?

Every person values their friends differently - some consider them second to lovers, while others value them more than lovers. Their answer to this question will show how they see their friends, hopefully including you.

Downloadable and Printable List of Topics to Talk About With Friends

Here is a downloadable and printable jpg/pdf list of topics to talk about with friends (right-clicked the image and select Save Image As...):

How To Pick The Best Fun Topics For An Enjoyable Conversation

After reading this list, you no doubt have plenty of things to discuss with friends. However, you might want to make your own topics to talk about instead. If so, these helpful tips on picking the best topics will help you have an enjoyable conversation.

Tip #1: Pick something you have in common.

If you have a specific person you want to talk to, try talking about things you have in common. Things like your favorites, interests, and hobbies are common, but you can also talk about things you share, like your qualities and traits. Talking about something they're not interested in will only result in dispassion and awkward silence.

Tip #2: Pick something recent and/or relevant.

No one wants to talk about something that happened forever ago unless it's a fond memory you and your conversation partner share. Talk about things that showed up on the news, that new movie that came out, or something great that you ate recently. They'll be interested enough to try it out themselves.

Tip #3: Think about hypothetical situations.

Everyone can ask a general question, like what their favorite subject is. If you want to make the best topics, try thinking of something specific. Hypothetical questions are great for this because you can be as specific as you want and get an interesting answer regardless. Be sure to keep the question open-ended.

Frequently Asked Questions

By now, you should have a good conversation starter or two to start talking about fun things with others. Do you have any good questions about getting over your social anxiety? If so, I've answered some commonly asked questions that will help you.

What topics should I avoid talking about to people I just met?

A conversation topic you should definitely avoid is a controversial one, like a political opinion or something that comes off as pessimistic or negative. While these can spark meaningful conversation with friends, these often backfire when used on people whom you've just met. Start talking about ordinary things like their favorite food or book, and establish some common ground first.

How can I avoid awkward silence?

Generally, the way to go is to avoid an emotionally charged conversation topic that might give them pause. Try to avoid talking about things people may have strong opinions about, and you'll avoid awkward silence when you stumble on a topic that makes them uncomfortable.

How can I smoothly join a conversation?

The smoothest way to join a conversation is to listen for a while, making sure they don't notice you listening in. Wait for the best moment to enter when you've got something to say - you don't want to announce yourself mid-speech and interrupt them. When there's a pause in the conversation, approach it, and ask what they're talking about while preparing what to say in advance.

What's the best way to gather my friends together?

If you want to gather your friends around for an open discussion, you should first find a few friends whom you'd like to talk to and start talking about a topic that can get them engaged and interested. When the conversation grows excited and engaged, invite the friends who happen to pass by to join. That way, everyone can talk with each other and share their thoughts and ideas.

More Interesting Articles

After reading this article, you've plenty of things to talk about with a friend. Need more ideas on what to say to people you like? These related articles will help you no matter who your conversation partner is.

  1. Have a flirty question you want to ask? These flirty questions to ask your crush are perfect for setting a playful mood.
  2. Want to make small talk? These questions to ask a girl and the 21 questions to ask a guy will help you have a deeper conversation.
  3. Finally, would you like to know about the types of lips and which one yours is?

In Conclusion

Having interesting topics to talk about with friends can make even a casual conversation into a great conversation. If you can't think about what to talk about with friends, then you'll need some good questions to ask your friends. And, when making small talk with a new friend, you'll want a great conversation starter to break the ice.

So, with all this in mind, we hope your next casual conversation with a friend is a good one!