Conversation starters to get you talking.
Try these 12 conversation starters from the free Vibrations decks. Choose one that fits the moment, and leave room for the answer.
Playful icebreakers for new people and groups
A light starting point, whether you have just met or have known each other for years.
- What could you give a surprisingly passionate five-minute talk about with no preparation?
- What useless superpower would improve your day more than people expect?
- Which three objects would you send instead of a photograph to introduce yourself?
From the free Playful Questions deck.
Questions that bring out life stories
Try these with friends or a partner, and give each memory room to unfold.
- What is an ordinary moment from growing up that you wish you had a photograph of?
- Which smell can put you back in a place you have not visited for years?
- What was a small treat that felt like a very big deal when you were younger?
From the free Life Stories deck.
Conversation starters for friends and couples
For two people who already know each other. Read each question to the other person and take turns answering.
- What is a small detail about me that you think I would be surprised you noticed?
- When you have good news, what response helps you really enjoy telling it?
- What is a small act of care that means more to you than a grand gesture?
From the free Understanding Each Other deck.
Questions for a moment of self-reflection
Use these on your own or with someone you trust. Notice which part of the question stays with you.
- What do you enjoy about yourself when nobody needs anything from you?
- What do you want more of that cannot be bought or achieved?
- What would being on your own side look like for the rest of today?
From the free Self-Reflection deck.
Using the questions
You do not have to work through the whole list. Pick one question, listen, and ask about the detail you are curious about. Let everyone take their turn without requiring everyone to answer. A short, honest response is as welcome as a long story.