It's sometimes hard to break the ice with people you've never met before. Whether at a corporate¹ event or big party, there's no reason to hide in a corner. Instigating² conversation can lead to amazing connections that help you obtain your dream job or lead you to a new best friend — or great date! Not sure where to start? We have 40 conversation starters to make mingling³ fun.

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1.Where did you grow up? This is a great icebreaker that gets someone talking about the past, which often puts others at ease.

1.你是在哪长大的？这是非常好的一句开场白，可以让对方谈论起过去，这样对话双方会比较轻松。

2. Do you have any pets? People love their pets, and inquiring about them encourages further conversation. And, even if the person you're chatting with doesn't have any, it's still a good start.

2.你养宠物吗？人们都喜欢宠物，问起他们的宠物能让对话进行下去。即使对方没有宠物，这也不失为一个好的开场白。

3. What's your favorite book? Instead of asking what people are reading right now, which can be a bit too intimate, asking about a book they love can create a mutual⁴ connection.

3. 你最喜欢的书是哪一本? 如果直接询问对方正在阅读的书，显得太过亲密。而问他们喜欢的书利于在彼此之间建立联系。

4. What's the first thing you do after work? Do you kick off your shoes? Hit the gym? Asking how people relax makes them feel relaxed.

4. 下班后做的第一件事是什么？是踢掉鞋子？去健身？问人们如何放松能让他们感到愉快。

5. What's your dream job? Even at a corporate gathering⁵, inquiring about someone's dream job is a fun way to get a conversation started.

5. 你理想的职业是什么？即使是在公司聚会上，问理想职业也是开始对话的一种有效方式。

6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Not everyone gets to travel tons, making this a fun question for anyone.

6. 如果你可以住在世界上任何一个地方，你会住在哪？不是每个人都有机会到处旅行，这个问题能让大家都开心起来。

7. What countries have you traveled to? Even if you haven't traveled the world, asking if others have encourages someone to share memories.

7. 你去过哪些国家？即使你没有出去旅游过，问问别人可以让他们分享回忆。

8. Do you like to cook? Asking about favorite dishes and culinary adventures sparks delicious dishing.

8. 你喜欢烹饪吗？问问对方最喜欢的菜肴，烹饪方面的经历总能引起有趣的话题。

9. What's your favorite food? Everyone eats, making this an icebreaker that works anywhere, anytime.

9. 你最喜欢的食物是什么？民以食为天，这个问题百试不灵。

10. What's your favorite drink? A wonderfully basic question, asking about best-loved beverages⁶ works at any gathering.

10. 你最喜欢的饮料是什么？ 绝妙的常规问题。任何聚会上问这个问题总不会错。

11. Do you have a favorite local restaurant? This is a great conversation to get people talking about their favorite local hangouts, which puts everyone at ease.

11. 你有最喜欢的餐厅吗？这个问题能让人们谈论起日常休闲的地方，使大家放松。

12. What's your favorite movie? You can find out a lot about a person when you chat about a favorite movie. Follow it up with specific questions, such as scene stealers and actors in the flick⁷.

12. 你最喜欢哪部电影？人们对电影的喜好能反映个人特点。接着问些具体的问题，比如谁最抢戏，片中的演员等等。

13. What movie are you dying to see? Jump in with a question that involves everyone and will get a group chatting over new releases.

13. 哪一部电影你非看不可？这个问题可以让所有人都加入到对新影片的讨论中。

14. What are you watching on TV? This is another question that won't offend and is open-ended, encouraging even the supershy to start chatting.

14. 你都看些什么电视节目？这又是一个比较中性的问题，答案很开放，让那些性格内向的人也能加入讨论。

15. What's the last concert you went to? Another easygoing question for one-on-one conversation or for jumping into a group conversation. And it's a fun way to find out what kinds of music your new friends listen to.

15. 你最近去的音乐会是那一场？这个话题不仅适合两个人谈论，作为小组讨论的话题也完全没问题，还能让你知道新朋友的音乐偏好。

16. What's the craziest thing you've ever done? For those who are ready to make a bold first impression, this is a question that gets attention and can lead to fun conversation.

16. 你做过的最疯狂的事是什么？如果你想让人印象深刻的话，这是一个能够吸引注意而且制造乐趣的话题。

17. If you were stranded⁸ on a deserted⁹ island and you could have only one item, what would it be? Yes, a classic one-liner, but this convo starter always gets a good answer.

17. 如果你被困在沙漠中但只能带一样东西，你会带什么？没错，就是这个经典的问题，但通常你会得到一个好回答。

18. What's your favorite season? Here's a question that works well with the "it's always easy to talk about the weather" concept. Follow up by asking about the current weather conditions, and you have a conversation.

18. 你最喜欢的季节是哪一个？ 这个问题验证了那句“如果不知道说什么，问天气总是没错的。”这之后再问现在的天气状况，对话就开始啦。

19. Do you speak any other languages? Asking a semipersonal question encourages others to share information about themselves without feeling guarded.

19. 你会说其他语言吗？问一些比较私人的话题，可以让对方分享一些信息但又不会过度防备。

20. Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend? Make chatting easy by asking about future plans — without setting off a stalker vibe. Keep it light and share your plans too.

20. 这个周末有什么计划？关于未来打算的问题让对话变得轻松，但不要刨根问底，给人居心叵测的感觉。尽量保证话题轻松，同时也分享你的计划。