In order to have a successful first date and impress a woman, you want to make sure you can carry on a good conversation. You'll need to know how to lighten the mood, get the conversation going and of course get them to reveal things about themselves without being too forward. To help you avoid the awkward silence that is sure to ruin any chance of a second date, keep these first date conversations starters in mind.
First Date Conversation Topics You Would Like to Give a Try
What's your favorite book/movie?
This is a good way to discover what interests you may have in common. If you have the same interest, you will find yourselves bonding much easier.
Did you have a good day?
This is a good question to start with and it may seem simple but it helps open up the conversation. By asking how the other person's day was, you can look for a common interest or connection that can lead to further conversations.
What would be your perfect vacation?
The goal of a first date is to find common interests and this question can help do just that. If your dream vacation is a luxury hotel somewhere exotic while theirs is pitching a tent in the wilderness, you might have a lot of conflicting interests.
What's the worst date you've ever been on?
While you don't want to dive into conversations about
Dogs or cats?
There is actually quite a bit you can tell about someone by the type of animal they prefer. While this isn't true for everyone, if they are a dog person, they will tend to be more adventurous and friendly while cat people tend to be more sensitive and like to be alone a lot.
What is your expectation in a relationship?
First date conversations tend to avoid this type of question, but you want to know early on what the other person is looking for in a relationship. You don't want to continue dating someone who doesn't want the same things as you and you don't want to fall into misunderstandings that can leave one of you hurt.
Could you tell me something about yourself that I would never be able to guess on my own?
If you are looking for a way to break the ice, this can be a great option. It's a little flirty and let the other person know you're interested in more than just what they show to the outside world.
What's your passion?
If you want to get to know them better, you want to learn about the things they are passionate about. Knowing what they feel strongly towards will help you determine whether their passion aligns with your own.
If you could do any kind of work, what would you do?
Learning about someone's dream job can give you a better idea about their character. Do they want that type of job solely for the income or is it because they can make a bigger impact on someone else's life?
If you didn't have to worry about working anymore, what would you do?
Similar to "what is your dream job" question, you can also get a sense of their character by what interest them.
Name 5 things you want to accomplish in your life?
This question will give you a clear idea of what they want out of life. You'll learn their goals, priorities and what they enjoy doing.
What's your favorite food?
It may seem like a little detail to inquire about, but if you are into eating a clean and healthy diet and they like to gorge on fried foods, this can be a problem down the road.
Biggest pet peeve?
If you want to know how temperamental they are, you can get it almost immediately from this question. There are some people that get infuriated just talking about the things that
How do you get ready in the morning?
This may seem like an odd question, but it gives you a good idea into their personality. Do they hit the snooze for an hour, get up to work out and meditate, or do they dress and go out for breakfast?
What's your biggest fear?
This question can take on a serious turn but it will let you see a more vulnerable side of the person.
What's your family like?
You'll learn about their siblings, if they are still close with their parents or if they have a favorite aunt or uncle they talk to regularly. This question not only lets you know more about them, it
What's one thing you want to improve in your life?
First date conversations can let you know a lot about the other person without actually coming straight out. Learning what they want to improve on in their life shows what kind of ambition they have.
What's your favorite memory from your childhood?
You want to keep the mood positive and happy on the first date, so if you have talked too much of a serious route, then ask this one to lighten things up a bit.
What's one of your embarrassing moments?
You want to make sure they are able to laugh at themselves and this is a good way to get to know more about their sense of humor.
Where would you like to live?
If you have no interest in going off to live
Additional questions
What genre of music do you listen to?
Worst pick up line you ever heard?
Have you been to any concert lately?
Do you have or had any nicknames?
Do you workout?
How happy are you with your current job?
Do you live with anyone?
What foods don't you like to eat?
What are your bad habits?
Why did you choose your major in college?
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