New conversation starters

Here are some new conversation starters you can use:

Light and casual

  1. What's the best thing that's happened to you this week?
  2. Have you traveled anywhere exciting recently? Where did you go?
  3. What's your favorite hobby and why do you enjoy it?
  4. What's the best book/movie/TV show you've consumed lately and why did you like it?
  5. Do you have a favorite type of music or artist? Why do you like them?

Deeper and more thought-provoking

  1. What's something you're passionate about outside of work or school?
  2. If you could go back in time and give advice to your younger self, what would it be?
  3. What's the most challenging experience you've had and how did you overcome it?
  4. If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be and why?
  5. What's something you're looking forward to doing in the next year?

Fun and playful

  1. If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?
  2. What's the craziest thing you've ever done on a whim?
  3. If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?
  4. What's your go-to karaoke song and why do you love it?
  5. If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you choose and why?

Work-related or professional

  1. What's the most interesting project you've worked on recently and what was your role in it?
  2. What's the best piece of advice you've received in your career and from whom?
  3. If you could switch industries or roles for a day, what would you choose and why?
  4. What's the most significant challenge you're facing in your work right now and how are you tackling it?
  5. If you could have a mentor or role model in your industry, who would it be and why?

Remember, the key to starting a great conversation is to be genuinely interested in the other person and to ask open-ended questions that encourage them to share their thoughts and experiences. Good luck!