Starting a conversation with a complete stranger or someone you hardly know is kind of challenging. The basic rule is that, if a potential topic of conversation is universal and relevant , common usually is best,  then it will be a good way of easing into a new conversation. If you don`t know what subjects work, here is a list of topics for conversation: weather, job/work, family, hobbies or interests,sports, tv shows, music, films, latest news etc.  It seems small , for a list of topics for conversation with someone, but once you get into the subject then you will see that there are plenty things to talk about. After all, who doesn’t have an opinion on the weather? Most people have a job and family, and these two are always an endless source of discussion topics.




Talking about hobbies is always interesting because, the other person will enjoy talking about their interests to someone who will listen. Listening is very important when having a conversation because it shows that you care and that you are very interested.  Also another topic  is what’s happening in the world. Staying current can give you many topics of discussion. Everybody follows current events or is somehow affected by them so it’s a good way of getting people to open up and reveal their opinions. People always know something new about the sport they love and so you can exchange ideas and try new things. Sports is most discussed between guys but girls also have opinions about the subject.  Whereas movies and music, these topics have a large variety of commentaries you can make. People have different tastes and maybe you can find something in common. This will get you closer together.

Another list of topics for conversation is this one : business, religion. politics, sex and money. There are more difficult subjects because they tend to arouse controversy. Business people talk about business and money. The stock market is an interesting subject for important people. Religion and politics  are two topics that create many disputes. People have different opinions and beliefs, and you never know how somebody can react when being disagreed. Sex is a tabu topic. People feel awkward talking about sex and sexual orientation. Everyone has sex but nobody talks about it.

Nowadays many people have renounced at their old ideas and have started to be more open minded. We have started to tolerate different sexual orientation. As a general idea people should do anything they want to, as long as they don`t bother anyone. This list of topics for conversation should help you in any difficulty you may have. You can use them in any occasion. Whether you are with colleagues or with friends, these topics are always going to help you keep a conversation going. The key to a pleasant conversation is to smile, listen and be relaxed, this makes people open up and talk with interest.