7 Good Questions to Make Conversation
5. A little gossip
If you both have common friends then talking about them is also an option for ensuring a smooth conversation. You can talk about what you think of them, their work and their lives. A little gossip is fun and in fact helps people bond better.
6. How do you find the place?
The environment in which you both are conversing can serve as ample material to talk on. You can talk about the atmosphere, ambiance, crowd, location, etc.
7. Where are you from?
Asking about a person’s cultural background is another conversational question that is quite interesting. Sharing each other’s culture and travel experiences widen the persons’ horizons, as well as contribute to the elimination of awkward silences in a good conversation.