20 Questions To Keep First Date Conversation Flowing
Without a doubt, one of the things people fear most about moving from conversation on a dating site to a real life date is whether they’re going to turn up and have to deal with the dreaded awkward silence. Those quiet moments can make it feel like the two of you aren’t compatible, and before you know it, you’re throwing in the towel and making excuses to leave. If you’ve already been through this kind of date, what you need is a trusted crib sheet in your head of first date conversation questions!
The problem is, nerves on a first date are completely natural, and don’t necessarily signify that you’re not a match made in heaven. Sometimes in fact, the complete reverse is true! There’s an easy fix to make sure you don’t run short of things to say on your next first date. You just need to prepare with our cheat sheet of first date conversation openers. Having these up your sleeve will ensure you and your date never run dry of conversation.
First Date Conversation Starters
- Do you have a nickname? If so, why were you given it?
- What country would you love to visit and why?
- Beach or City break?
- What 3 words would you use to describe yourself?
- How do you think your friends would describe you?
- If you won the Euro millions jackpot – what would you spend the money on?
- What is the best advice you’ve ever given someone?
- What job did you want to do when you were in school? And if they’re not doing it now – why?
- What makes you laugh out loud?
- What is the oddest food you’ve ever tried?
- What is your pet hate about online dating?
- If you could invite any celebrity to a dinner party dead or alive – who would they be (and why)?
- If you were to cook me a three course meal, what would you cook?
- Do you have a signature drink?
- What song would best describe your life?
- Where is your favourite place?
- If you could drive any car, what would it be?
- What was your first car?
- What is your favourite thing about first dates?
- If you were to go on a quiz show, what would be your specialist subject?
Some of these might sound a little corny, so pick and choose which ones suit your date and your situation. Before asking them, know what your answer to the question is too, otherwise it might end up being very ones-sided conversation, and feel like more of an interview!
If you’ve tried these first date conversation starters, and the awkward silences are still proving a battle, it’s time to call to cut your loses and order that Uber!
Have you got any first date conversation starter questions that have worked a treat? If so, let us know.
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