10 Interesting Topics of Conversation for Every Occasion

Sometimes it is difficult to start a talk with strangers or foreigners because the chatting topic is very hard to find.   According to my own experience, I can just say "Hello!'', "How have you been?" or "What's up?" when I come across a foreigner, even though I have learned many such kinds of words used in greetings.  Now, I found something interesting on the internet, which taught us some tips to keep the talking topic interesting or stay longer.  Here are some essential things that this website taught me: 

"Don't think you have to be controversial and go for risky topics like politics and religion; you don't. In fact, to do so would be a mistake.

Whatever topic you choose should make people relaxed and happy to talk; controversial subjects don't do that. Think instead about what all people share: families, hopes, dreams, experiences, etc.

Here are a few interesting topics of conversation to get you started:

1. Who is the most exciting person you ever met? You can see how this would quickly lead people to voice opinions and ask 'why?'.

2. Where in the world would you most like to visit? This dream location may be shared by others, so it makes people feel solidarity, but also, people will also be itching to ask 'why?' and keep the conversation flowing.

3. What has been the most life-changing experience you've ever had? Here, people can share funny and touching stories if they want to, which will help you better understand them. Likewise, if people don't feel relaxed enough to give a heartfelt reply, they can answer funnily, and it all adds to the conversation.

4. What is the most random thing you've ever done? That opens the door to all sorts of funny and romantic stories.

5. Who's had the biggest influence on your life? Because this person has influenced the person you're asking, they must view them positively and have strong ideas about them. That means they're likely to enjoy talking about them.

6. What thing that you haven't yet done would you most like to do? This kind of inspirational question always gets people talking and everyone's usually happy to chip in with comments about people's hopes and wishes. Just be careful when commenting that you don't rain on their parade. It's their right to have whatever hopes they want.

7. What is the best quality you've inherited from either of your parents? This is particularly interesting at a family gathering when people know the parents you're talking about. It's also a bit of a bonding experience, speaking favorably about your parents.

8. From which person have you learned the most in your life? This is another uplifting, positive topic of conversation that usually gets people talking.

9. What historical figure do you most identify with? This lets you know something about the other people around you; it also opens up discussion of the events these historical figures were involved in. Yes, potentially, it takes you into dangerous waters of politics and religion, but people usually take this question in the spirit of fun in which it's meant, so potentially awkward moments are easily averted.

10. What kind of music do you like? You could then talk about CDs you've bought or gigs you've been to. You might even ask - 'what's the most embarrassing album in your collection?' That's usually met with general hilarity! "

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After reading this article, I realized that there were still many questions or topics that could make the chat more and more enjoyable.  As for my thoughts, I think that I am NOT a very humorous person.  I am always SERIOUS about many topics, so I always did not laugh even though my friends were talking jokes.  And, if I did not laugh, they would think that I was NOT interested in this topic, then it would be very hard to keep a talk for a long time.  So, I learned a lot after I read this article.  Although I could still be very BORED, I think I would improve my sense of humor.