We’ve all experienced it before – the awkward silences on a first date. When you’re struggling to think of something to say to get the conversation moving again, it can feel like your mind is completely empty and all ability to speak has suddenly disappeared!
If you are looking to avoid this fate the next time you venture out in into the dating world, you should consider arming yourself with some full proof icebreakers you can rely on when conversation beings to stall. Here are our top 5 suggestions for icebreakers on dates which will help you to avoid the awkwardness.
Talk About Something They’ve Mentioned on their Dating Profile
If you first met on a dating app, take a look on their profile to see if there is something you have in common which you can bring up when the conversation lulls.
This doesn’t mean that you should recite every word of their description and recite it back to them! But it can show that you were paying attention to other things on their profile besides their photo. Pick one or two hobbies or experiences they’ve mentioned on their profile which should spark off a new topic of conversation.
Ask About the last Concert they Went to / Movie They Saw
Music and movies are always a safe topic on a date – everyone has a favourite musician or film star that they love to enthuse about! Discussing their latest music of movie experience should help conversation to flow a little easier and you just might discover you have exactly the same taste!
If your tastes drastically differ, remember to remain respectful. Your date is unlikely to take kindly to you scoffing at their favourite singer or denigrating their favourite director!
Ask if They Have Any Pets
It’s a well known rule around that the world, that everyone is either a dog person or a cat person. Ask you date if they have any pets and on which side of the great dog/cat debate they reside.
If you both find out you are animal lovers and pet owners, you should have plenty of conversational ammunition to last you the entire night. And if they turn out to be strictly anti-animal while you’re a devoted dog lover, its better to know sooner than later!
Ask About Their Heroes and Role Models
The people that your date holds up as role models for their life will tell you a lot about who they are and what they want out of life. Whether it’s a former teacher or a famous footballer, they are likely to be keen about why they find a particular person so inspiring.
Ask About Their Favourite Vacation Memory
No subject is likely to bring a smile to your dates face more than asking them to reminisce about their favourite holiday. You can share your favourite places to travel and where you would like to travel in the future. Of things go well, you might end up travelling there together!
