A collection of questions that will liven up conversations with friends. Talk themes to deepen your bond.
Looking for conversation starters that naturally liven up chats with friends? With social media everywhere, there should be plenty of shared topics.
Still, it’s not always easy to think of them, and figuring out how to ask the first question can be tricky.
So this time, we’re introducing a set of classic questions that can help deepen your conversations with friends or even spark them in the first place.
These are all questions that can reveal new sides of the other person, help you share values, and bring you closer.
Give them a try in your next conversation!
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The ultimate multiple-choice questions that liven things up (1–10)
Which would you rather have: the ability to read minds or the ability to see the future?
Sounds like a setup straight out of a manga or anime! Here are some ideas for “Which would you want: the power to read minds or to see the future?” If you’ve watched series where characters have these mysterious abilities, you probably understand the difficulties and pitfalls that come with them.
No matter which you choose, there are pros and cons.
Reading people’s minds doesn’t seem like it would be all good, but being able to see the future might also dampen that sense of excitement.
It’s a compelling topic—which would you choose, and why?
If you had to stay up all night listening, which would be better: complaints or a lecture?
The ultimate choice! If you had to listen all night, which would be better: complaints or lectures? Here are some ideas.
Since it’s called “ultimate,” either option will probably leave you a bit dissatisfied, but use this game as a chance to dig deeper into conversations with friends or family.
This time’s theme is: “If you had to listen all night, which would be better: complaints or lectures?” Neither complaints nor lectures are exactly what you want to hear, but which would you choose? It could be fun to think about your reasons, too.
Which would you rather have: 10,000 yen or 100 lottery tickets?
This question asks whether you would choose a guaranteed 10,000 yen or aim for a larger amount that’s uncertain.
Through this, you can also sense differences in how much hope people place in lotteries.
It might be interesting to focus not only on the goal of a dramatic comeback, but also on whether it’s worthwhile if you think of using the 10,000 yen to buy 100 lottery tickets.
Because the amounts are concrete, it seems like the discussion could get lively by incorporating not just hopes but also calculations into the decision.
Ultimate multiple-choice questions to liven things up (11–20)
Which are you better at, the straight man or the funny man?
You might be able to tell from everyday conversations! Here’s an idea: Are you better at being the straight man (tsukkomi) or the funny one (boke)? In chats with friends, some people are always quick with sharp comebacks, while others can’t help cracking jokes and playing the fool.
The fun part of this game is that you can debate after choosing your answer.
You might discover that people see you as the complete opposite of how you see yourself.
It’s great with close friends, and also a fun question to ask someone you’re talking to for the first time.
Which could you not live without: your smartphone or music?
Which would you choose? Here are some ideas for the debate: Which is more essential to life—smartphones or music? In recent years, many people keep their phones in hand from morning till night, since smartphones can control home appliances and offer a wide range of apps.
At the same time, music has also become easily accessible—not only Japanese music but also international artists and even past works.
Some people play their favorite tunes after waking up and listen to sleep-inducing music at bedtime.
It sounds like a topic that could really spark excitement.
Which do you want: freedom or happiness?
A profound theme! Here are some ideas for “Which do you want: freedom or happiness?” Everyone’s definitions of freedom and happiness differ, but let’s start by choosing casually.
After that, it might be good to define the terms and then choose again based on the theme.
“Freedom” sounds very easygoing, but even if only you are free, there are still rules in society, so it’s complicated, isn’t it? “Happiness” sounds nice, but there’s the mystery of what standard that happiness is based on.
It seems like a theme well worth debating!
For drinking parties, do you prefer a large group or a small group?
I think it depends on the purpose of the drinking party and the personalities and moods of the people gathering, but if you’re going to have one, is it better to do it with a large group or a small group? The appeal of a large drinking party is that you can meet and talk with many different people.
Because lots of people come together, it has a more event-like feel and a sense of unity, making it easier to get lively.
Small-group drinking parties, on the other hand, make it easier to have calm conversations, and depending on the person, you might even be able to talk more deeply.
Being able to drink in a private room and similar settings is another attraction of small-group gatherings.
Let’s have everyone share which type of party they’d like to join, along with their reasons.
