[Conversation Skills] Get the Crowd Going! A Collection of Talk Theme Ideas
There are plenty of times—like at a dinner with lots of new faces or when you want to get closer to new classmates—when you think, “I need some fun conversation topics!” But when the moment comes, sometimes the words just won’t come out.
Even with friends, the more time you spend together, the easier it is to run out of things to talk about.
So, here’s a roundup of conversation topic ideas! If you branch out from the themes listed here, your conversations are sure to flow.
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[Conversation Skills] Get the Party Going! A Collection of Talk Topic Ideas (21–30)
Until what age did you believe in Santa Claus?
The topic of Santa that everyone goes through is a classic conversation starter that always livens up chats among friends.
Stories about when you believed and how you found out the truth tend to show personality, with all kinds of patterns like “A friend told me and I realized” or “My parents spilled the beans.” With both empathy and playful teasing flying around, the conversation naturally expands and is sure to heat up.
It’s also a heartwarming reminiscence with family or loved ones that makes you feel warm just by listening.
It’s the perfect talk theme when you want to create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Which would you rather go to, the past or the future?
A lively conversation topic where you choose which way you’d travel in time.
Some people want to meet their past selves to prevent mistakes, while others want to be amazed by the future world—everyone’s thoughts and reasons are unique, making for fun twists and turns.
Just imagining things like “I’d go back to memorize the answers to a test” or “I’d go to the future to meet robots” is part of the charm.
You’ll hear both serious and silly answers, and the laughs keep the conversation flowing.
There’s no right answer either way, so personal values and preferences naturally come out, and the discussion just keeps expanding.
With imagination and a dash of wishful thinking, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser of a topic.
[Conversation Skills] Get the Energy Up! A Collection of Talk Theme Ideas (31–40)
What was your childhood dream?
As we spend our days busy, we have fewer chances to think back on the past.
In times like that, asking what dream you had as a child can be a good prompt to reflect on each person’s journey.
Let’s try to remember who we were back then—what kind of person we were, what sparked our dream, and what kind of dream we had.
For many, that dream has changed along the way, so it might also be interesting to focus on how it has evolved.
What pet would you like to try keeping?
Pets are like family to humans, and the type of animal someone welcomes as a pet can reveal aspects of their personality.
This set of questions explores attitudes toward pets—what animals people currently have and what they’d like to have.
It’s also a good idea to ask about unexpected choices, not just classics like dogs and cats, since those picks can reveal deeper parts of someone’s character.
Let’s also check their imagination—how clearly they can picture life with a pet.
What’s your funny quirk?
It’s just talking about your little quirks, yet it makes listeners burst into laughter—this is that kind of talk topic.
Behaviors you thought were normal can look odd to others, and that naturally sparks humor.
Even small things like “I have a habit of cracking my knuckles” or “I look up to the right when I’m thinking” become funny when you add how you noticed it or how people reacted.
It also makes you want to hear other people’s quirks, and the conversation keeps expanding—that’s the charm of this topic.
Because it’s so relatable, it’s easy to get lively, and once you try it, you realize it’s a surprisingly deep conversation theme.
The thing that made me laugh the most recently
A theme that reveals people’s personalities and everyday lives: the thing that made you laugh the most recently.
Stories keep coming out—little mishaps at home, conversations with friends, funny slip-ups—that make you burst into giggles just remembering them.
It’s a great theme for events because both the speakers and listeners end up smiling, and the atmosphere instantly brightens.
It can also be a springboard for catching up with friends you haven’t seen in a while and expanding the conversation.
Sharing fun memories brings people closer, so it’s perfect when you want to look back on the past and enjoy a good time together.
If you were told you could meet only one person you like, who would you meet?
Asking “If you could meet just one person you like, who would it be?” can reveal which celebrities or public figures your crush admires.
It’s a chance to learn their ideals and preferred type.
For example, if they name a popular actor, you can then adjust your own approach to match their tastes.
You might gain hints to better understand them and build a stronger relationship.
If you want to know what type they’re into, go ahead and ask this question!
