Top 5 Things To Talk About On A First Date

First dates can turn out to be awkward and boring if you do not know what to talk about. Everybody is a little nervous on first dates.

First date would be the start to a new relationship; you might just end what could be a beautiful relationship by saying something wrong. So have a look at a few of the safe conversation topics you can rely on for a first date.

Top 5 Things To Talk About On A First Date

You must make sure your date is comfortable with the first date conversation topics you come up with. The topics should not be controversial, emotional or hurtful.

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It's best to stick to simple and fun conversation topics on your first date. This article discusses a few things to talk on first dates.

Your Introduction – A safe first date conversation topic is to talk about your life, your daily schedule and your educational background or job. You can ask your date questions related to their educational background as well. When they are talking to you, respond showing interest in them. This will help you to know if you are intellectually compatible. Do not comment on anything you are not sure of. You might just end up in a fiasco.

Your Family And Friends – You can talk a little of your family to your first date. But it can be quit off-putting if you start sharing your family problems on your first date. You can mention your family members, their qualification and some funny family incidences. Friends and college experiences are also good things to talk about on your first date. It is a bad idea to mention any of your ex girlfriends or boyfriends on your first date.

The Date Venue – You can always start a conversation by talking about the date venue. If your date has selected the venue, admire the venue. Mention a few positive highlights and appreciate the choice of place. If you have selected the venue, tell your partner why you have selected the place and share some interesting story related to the venue. Make the start of the date interesting by saying something engaging to your date. But make sure you do no bore your date bringing up mundane things about the venue.

Hobbies – Discussing hobbies is something you can do on your first date. Hobbies, likes and dislikes, favorite pastimes etc. will help you to know each other better. These topics are fun to talk about as well. Do not flaunt your hobbies here, but be make sure your date is impressed with your likes and dislikes. Also, you must have good knowledge about the hobby you have mentioned to your date. Talking about hobbies is a good first date conversation topic.

Food – Of course, you will meet at some restaurant, lounge or coffee shop on your first date. So, talking of food is a safe conversation topic for a first date. Ask your partner what food, cuisine and drinks they are fond of. You can share your favorite dishes and cuisines. When talking, make sure there is two way communication. Don't hog the entire conversation by not letting your date talk. Be a good listener as well.

Story first published: Friday, February 21, 2014, 18:22 [IST]
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