That first date or telephone call can be intimidating. What will you talk about? You don’t want the conversation to grind to a halt while you stare at each other or hang uncomfortably on the line. If you find a lull in the conversation, there are some simple questions to ask that can jump-start things and give you a bit of insight into each other’s personalities.
• What is the most recent movie you’ve seen? What did you like/not like about it?
• What is the last book you read? Why did you choose it? Would you recommend it?
• What type of music do you enjoy?
• Where did you go to school? Are you putting our degree to good use, or did you switch careers?
• What is the best place you’ve ever visited? Why?
• What is the one spot in the world you would most like to visit? Why?
• What’s the most interesting thing that happened to you this week?
• Who are you closest to in your family?
• What was your first car?
• What was the first job you ever had?
• What was the worst job you’ve ever had?
• What do you like to do to relax?
• Do you have a pet? What is he/she like?
• What is your favorite childhood memory?
• If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
• What is one talent you have that most people don’t know about?
• What is your favorite web site?
• What is the best party you’ve ever attended?
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