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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] Exciting! A roundup of talk topic ideas (1–10)
Elementary school days
What kind of school life did you have when you were an elementary school student? Stories from those days, which everyone has gone through, are sure to be a lively conversation topic.
Fun or moving episodes are great, but let’s be honest—cringe-worthy “dark history” tales get people talking no matter their age! They might not be the best choice for someone you’ve just met, but if you’ve gotten fairly close with a friend or coworker, why not try this theme to spark a conversation? You might even find things you can relate to, so feel free to use this as a reference.
Things I misunderstood as a child
Pure-hearted kids often have some wild misunderstandings, don’t they? Many people probably discovered those misunderstandings after growing up and felt embarrassed.
“Things you misunderstood as a child” could be a surefire conversation topic to liven things up.
With common mix-ups, you might find others who share them, which can make you feel less alone and cut the embarrassment in half.
Anyway, if you want to get closer to friends, swallowing your pride and opening up about yourself will likely make them feel more connected to you!
love talk
When it comes to the fun of nights on a school trip, isn’t it all about pillow fights and “love talk”? It’s a classic topic that anyone—young or old, male or female—can enjoy together, so feel free to use it as an idea! If it’s one-on-one, you can start with asking for love advice; if it’s a group, keep it light and have some relaxed romance talk.
Anything goes—what you look for in a boyfriend or girlfriend, date plans, your ideal type, and more! Once you’ve gotten closer, it becomes easier to dive into deeper love talk, too.
Buzzword of the Year
The Buzzword of the Year Awards draw major attention every year.
One of their charms is that they let you look back over the year’s trends all at once.
How about using the awards as a springboard for conversation? For example, you could talk about “this year’s Buzzword of the Year” or “your personal Buzzword of the Year.” Depending on the season, it’s also fun to predict what will win this year.
And if the conversation is really rolling, you could turn it into a quiz about what the past winners were.
Sharing that sense of nostalgia is sure to bring you closer.
Fashion
Fashion is a topic that can liven up any conversation in any era! Unless someone has absolutely no interest in fashion, most people can keep the conversation going.
Preferences in men’s and women’s fashion, styles you wouldn’t want your boyfriend or girlfriend to wear, celebrity outfit critiques, favorite brands—there’s no end to fashion topics! And if you find a friend whose fashion tastes match yours, it’s great to go shopping together and deepen your bond.
An embarrassing story
Sharing an “embarrassing story” is, quite literally, really embarrassing—but it actually makes for a lively conversation topic! Everyone has one or two, or honestly more, cringeworthy slip-ups they’ve made.
That said, if you suddenly ask someone you’ve just met to share something embarrassing, or you jump in with your own right away, it might put them off.
It’s better to bring it up once the conversation is already flowing.
You could also narrow it down with specific themes like “school,” “work,” or “home” to make it easier to talk about.
If zombies appear
Zombie movies and TV shows are a hot topic, but what would you do if zombies actually appeared? Even an unrealistic discussion topic like that might come in handy when the time comes! It might take a bit of courage to bring it up in everyday conversation, but it’s perfect for drinking parties and other social scenes with alcohol.
There’s always a moment when you run out of things to talk about, and a wild topic like this could be just the thing to keep the conversation lively.
What would you do if zombies appeared in Japan—do you have a plan, where would you run, and so on? It might start off half-joking, but you could end up having a serious debate! Give it a try for inspiration.