Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Conversation on a Date

By Shannon Black


No matter how long you've been dating someone, you can still have bad conversations. Those awkward silences and offbeat subjects can take your discussions in an uncomfortable direction. Use my date talk suggestions to banish the uncomfortable moments and start having great date talk.

Ask about them. People like to talk about themselves. Give them a chance to talk about their hobbies, likes, and stories. This shows that you're interested in them and helps you to get to know your date a little better.

Remember past conversations. Ask about things they've told you before. If you know they're going through a rough stretch at work, ask how the projects are going. If they just bought a puppy, ask them how they're getting along with their new pet. This shows that you were paying attention the last time you talked, shows that you're interested in them, and is a great conversation starter.

Discuss what you're doing. Whatever you're doing on the date is great material for date talk. Talk about the food at the restaurant. Talk about the movie you just watched after it's over. This is an easy conversation topic and should lead to other good conversation topics.

Sports can make for good conversation topics. Be careful though, if you tend to get angry when someone supports a certain team you may want to hold off on the sports talk until you know each other well. Talking about favorite sporting events or favorite teams can be a good way to find common ground.

Your music preferences can be great conversation topics too. Don't get pushy if they don't share your same love for a certain genre but talking about favorite songs and artists can make for good date talk.

Talk about your favorite foods and drinks. This is a positive subject that lets you think about something you love. We also associate food with experiences so a little food talk can start the conversation off and lead to travel stories, horror stories, or even crazy college memories. Expand this into discussion of your favorite bars and restaurants to keep the conversation going.

Use what you already know. The best date talk doesn't come from a certain subject. It comes from connecting with the other person and enjoying each other. For the best date talk, drive the conversation toward things you have in common and fun subjects. Use what you already know about the other person to inform these fun subjects and commonalities.




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