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Writer's pictureChetana Karla Shakti

Questions for Small Talk

General Small Talk

  1. How’s your day going so far?

  2. Have you done anything fun recently?

  3. What do you usually like to do in your free time?

  4. Have you been watching any good shows or movies lately?

  5. What’s the best meal you’ve had recently?

  6. Do you have any weekend plans?

  7. How do you usually spend your weekends?

  8. Have you read any good books recently?

  9. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

  10. Are you more of a morning person or a night owl?

Work/Professional Life

  1. How’s work been treating you lately?

  2. What’s the most interesting project you’re working on right now?

  3. Do you enjoy what you do for work?

  4. What’s the best part of your job?

  5. Have you learned anything new at work recently?

  6. Do you have a busy week coming up at work?

  7. If you could switch careers for a day, what would you try?

  8. What kind of work do you find the most fulfilling?

  9. How long have you been working in this field?

  10. How do you unwind after a long day at work?

Travel

  1. Have you taken any trips recently or do you have any planned?

  2. What’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

  3. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

  4. Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?

  5. What’s your favorite city you’ve been to?

  6. Have you ever traveled somewhere that surprised you in a good way?

  7. Do you prefer to travel solo or with a group?

  8. Have you ever taken a road trip? Where did you go?

  9. What’s a destination that’s still on your travel bucket list?

  10. Do you enjoy trying local foods when you travel?

Hobbies and Interests

  1. What hobbies do you enjoy?

  2. Are you into any sports or fitness activities?

  3. What’s something new you’ve been wanting to try?

  4. Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?

  5. Have you ever taken up a hobby that you didn’t expect to enjoy?

  6. Are you into podcasts? What are some of your favorites?

  7. Have you ever taken a class just for fun?

  8. Do you like to cook or bake?

  9. Are you into any kind of crafting or creative hobbies?

  10. What’s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn?

Food & Drink

  1. Do you have a favorite type of cuisine?

  2. What’s your go-to comfort food?

  3. Have you tried any new restaurants lately?

  4. Do you have a favorite coffee or tea spot?

  5. What’s your favorite dish to cook at home?

  6. Do you have a favorite cocktail or drink?

  7. Are you a dessert person? If so, what’s your favorite?

  8. Have you ever tried cooking something from a different culture?

  9. What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried?

  10. Do you enjoy trying new recipes?

Weather/Seasons

  1. How’s the weather treating you lately?

  2. Do you have a favorite season of the year?

  3. Are you more of a summer or winter person?

  4. How do you like to spend your time when it’s cold out?

  5. Are you looking forward to any upcoming seasonal changes?

  6. What’s your favorite thing to do when the weather is perfect?

  7. Do you enjoy snow or rain, or do you prefer sunny days?

  8. How do you usually cope with really hot/cold weather?

  9. Have you ever lived somewhere with a very different climate?

  10. What’s your ideal weather for a vacation?

Entertainment

  1. What kind of music are you into these days?

  2. Have you been to any concerts recently or plan on going to one?

  3. What’s your favorite type of music to listen to when you’re relaxing?

  4. Do you have a favorite band or artist?

  5. What’s the last movie you saw that you really enjoyed?

  6. Are you more into movies or TV shows?

  7. Have you been to the theater recently?

  8. What’s your favorite genre of movies or books?

  9. Do you play any video games or board games?

  10. Do you follow any YouTube channels or streamers?

Events/Current Happenings

  1. Have you been to any events lately?

  2. Are you into festivals or outdoor events?

  3. Have you checked out any new local spots or activities?

  4. Are you planning to attend any upcoming concerts or sports events?

  5. Do you keep up with local events or fairs?

  6. Have you been to any art exhibits or museums lately?

  7. Are you following any major news or events right now?

  8. Have you attended any weddings or parties this year?

  9. Are there any upcoming holidays or celebrations you’re excited for?

  10. What’s your favorite way to celebrate a special occasion?

Family/Friends

  1. How’s your family doing these days?

  2. Do you spend a lot of time with your family?

  3. Do you have any siblings? What are they up to?

  4. Are you close with your family?

  5. What’s something fun you’ve done with your friends recently?

  6. Do you have any friends or family coming to visit soon?

  7. Have you been catching up with old friends lately?

  8. Do you have any traditions with your family or friends?

  9. How do you like to spend time with your friends or family?

  10. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received from a family member?

Health & Wellness

  1. How do you usually stay active?

  2. Do you practice any kind of mindfulness or meditation?

  3. Have you been trying any new fitness routines lately?

  4. What’s your favorite way to relax and de-stress?

  5. How do you balance work and personal wellness?

  6. Do you like doing yoga or Pilates?

  7. Are you into any sports or physical activities?

  8. What’s the best wellness tip you’ve ever learned?

  9. Do you try to stick to any specific diet or health routines?

  10. How do you keep yourself motivated to stay healthy?

Random Fun

  1. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

  2. If you won the lottery tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d do?

  3. What’s something most people don’t know about you?

  4. Do you have any hidden talents?

  5. If you could live in any time period, which would it be?

  6. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

  7. What’s your guilty pleasure TV show or movie?

  8. Do you have a favorite meme or internet trend right now?

  9. If you could meet anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

  10. What’s your idea of the perfect day off?




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