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100 Questions to Ask To Keep Small Talk Going

August 11, 2026

100 Questions to Ask To Keep Small Talk Going

No. Item Definition
1. Any favorite apps right now? Ask about current app favorites.
2. Any favorite childhood memories? Ask about happy early memories.
3. Any favorite comfort shows? Ask about familiar shows they revisit.
4. Any favorite holiday traditions? Ask about regular holiday customs.
5. Any favorite local spots? Ask about places they recommend nearby.
6. Any favorite places to walk? Ask about walking spots they like.
7. Any fun plans this weekend? Ask about upcoming weekend activities.
8. Any hidden talents? Ask about unusual abilities.
9. Any hobbies you’ve picked up? Ask about hobbies they’ve started.
10. Any podcasts you recommend? Ask for podcast suggestions.
11. Any shows you’d recommend? Ask for TV or streaming suggestions.
12. Any trips coming up? Ask about upcoming travel plans.
13. Are you from around here? Ask whether they are local.
14. Been anywhere nice recently? Ask about recent trips or outings.
15. Cat person or dog person? Ask about pet preference.
16. Coffee or tea? Ask about drink preference.
17. Do you cook much at home? Ask about home cooking habits.
18. Do you enjoy being outdoors? Ask about outdoor preferences.
19. Do you enjoy cooking? Ask whether they like cooking.
20. Do you enjoy early mornings? Ask about liking early starts.
21. Do you enjoy hosting people? Ask about hosting guests.
22. Do you enjoy long walks? Ask about walking preference.
23. Do you enjoy meeting new people? Ask about social openness.
24. Do you enjoy quiet weekends? Ask about low-key weekends.
25. Do you enjoy road trips? Ask about road travel preference.
26. Do you enjoy trying local food? Ask about tasting regional dishes.
27. Do you enjoy your work? Ask how they feel about work.
28. Do you follow any sports? Ask about sports interests.
29. Do you have any pets? Ask whether they own pets.
30. Do you like big gatherings? Ask about social setting preference.
31. Do you like board games? Ask about board game interest.
32. Do you like cooking for others? Ask about cooking for guests.
33. Do you like keeping busy? Ask about preference for activity.
34. Do you like live music? Ask about concerts and performances.
35. Do you like museums? Ask about museum interest.
36. Do you like surprises? Ask about surprise preference.
37. Do you like to travel light? Ask about packing style.
38. Do you like trying new recipes? Ask about experimenting in cooking.
39. Do you like trying new things? Ask about openness to novelty.
40. Do you like where you live? Ask how they feel locally.
41. Do you like window shopping? Ask about casual browsing interest.
42. Do you prefer city or country? Ask about living environment preference.
43. Do you prefer sweet or savory? Ask about flavor preference.
44. Have you always lived here? Ask about local history.
45. Have you always wanted this job? Ask about career intentions.
46. Have you been busy lately? Ask how occupied they’ve been.
47. Have you found any good cafes? Ask about cafe recommendations.
48. Have you met many people here? Ask about their social experience.
49. Have you traveled much? Ask about travel experience generally.
50. Have you watched anything good? Ask about enjoyable recent viewing.
51. How do you know the host? Ask about their connection here.
52. How has your week been? Ask about their recent week.
53. How’s your day going? Ask about their day so far.
54. Keeping busy these days? Asks what fills their time.
55. Know any good lunch spots? Asks for casual food recommendations.
56. Looking forward to anything? Invites upcoming plans or hopes.
57. Made any fun plans lately? Asks about recent social plans.
58. Morning person or night owl? Ask about daily energy pattern.
59. Picked up any new skills? Asks about recent learning.
60. Planning any trips soon? Asks about upcoming travel.
61. Prefer mornings or evenings? Asks about daily time preference.
62. Prefer staying in or out? Asks about social style preference.
63. Read any good books lately? Asks about recent reading.
64. Seen any good concerts lately? Asks about recent live music.
65. Seen any good movies lately? Ask about recent films they enjoyed.
66. Still living in the same area? Asks about current location.
67. Taken any good photos lately? Asks about recent photography.
68. Tell me about your weekend. Invites a casual weekend recap.
69. Tried any good food lately? Ask about recent meals enjoyed.
70. Tried any new restaurants? Asks about recent dining experiences.
71. Usually cook or order in? Asks about meal habits.
72. What app do you use most? Ask about most-used phone app.
73. What brings you here today? Ask why they’re at the event.
74. What do you do for fun? Ask about hobbies and leisure.
75. What do you do to relax? Ask about ways they unwind.
76. What do you like to do? Ask about preferred activities.
77. What do you miss about home? Ask about home they miss.
78. What have you been up to? Ask what’s been happening recently.
79. What helps you recharge? Ask what restores their energy.
80. What kind of books do you like? Ask about reading preferences.
81. What kind of work do you do? Ask about their job or field.
82. What music are you into? Ask about musical tastes.
83. What shows are you watching? Ask about current TV viewing.
84. What was the highlight today? Ask about today’s best moment.
85. What was your first job? Ask about earliest work experience.
86. What was your hometown like? Ask about where they grew up.
87. What’s a hobby you’d recommend? Ask for a hobby suggestion.
88. What’s a movie you can rewatch? Ask about a repeat favorite film.
89. What’s a place you’d revisit? Ask about somewhere they’d return.
90. What’s keeping you busy? Ask what’s taking their time.
91. What’s your favorite dessert? Ask about preferred sweet treat.
92. What’s your favorite holiday? Ask about preferred celebration.
93. What’s your favorite place? Ask about a place they love.
94. What’s your favorite restaurant? Ask about a top dining spot.
95. What’s your favorite season? Ask about preferred time of year.
96. What’s your favorite snack? Ask about a snack they love.
97. What’s your go-to comfort food? Ask about favorite comforting food.
98. What’s your ideal vacation? Ask about dream travel style.
99. Where are you from originally? Ask about their background and hometown.
100. Working on anything exciting? Ask about current interesting projects.
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