Useful Conversation Starters

At a party, try these reliable icebreakers, instead of “Nice weather we’re having”

Greg Clarke

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Ask for an opinion. People love to give them. “What do you think of the (restaurant/spinach dip/company’s new product)?”

“How do you know the host?”

“Have you traveled anywhere recently?”

“What are you working on?”

“What are you doing for the holidays?”

If you’re traveling in a different city, bring up the local headlines, sports teams, or attractions. Or talk about your last bad travel experience — everyone can relate.

And, finally, you can talk about the weather, but just make it more personal. Instead of saying, “Isn’t it cold out?” say, “I can’t stand this cold weather because I grew up in Florida — how about you?”

Written by Kristin Kusek Lewis

November 2007

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