1.Where did you grow up? This is a great icebreaker that gets someone talking about the past, which often puts others at ease.

　　1.你是在哪長大的？這是非常好的一句開場白，可以讓對方談論起過去，這樣對話雙方會比較輕松。

　　2.Do you have any pets? People love their pets, and inquiring about them encourages further conversation. And, even if the person you're chatting with doesn't have any, it's still a good start.

　　2.你養寵物嗎？人們都喜歡寵物，問起他們的寵物能讓對話進行下去。即使對方沒有寵物，這也不失為一個好的開場白。

　　3.What's your favorite book? Instead of asking what people are reading right now, which can be a bit too intimate, asking about a book they love can create a mutual connection.

　　3.你最喜歡的書是哪一本？如果直接詢問對方正在閱讀的書，顯得太過親密。而問他們喜歡的書利于在彼此之間建立聯系。

　　4.What's the first thing you do after work? Do you kick off your shoes? Hit the gym? Asking how people relax makes them feel relaxed.

　　4.下班后做的第一件事是什么？是踢掉鞋子？去健身？問人們如何放松能讓他們感到愉快。

　　5.What‘s your dream job? Even at a corporate gathering, inquiring about someone's dream job is a fun way to get a conversation started.

　　5.你理想的職業是什么？即使是在公司聚會上，問理想職業也是開始對話的一種有效方式。

　　6.If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Not everyone gets to travel tons, making this a fun question for anyone.

　　6.如果你可以住在世界上任何一個地方，你會住在哪？不是每個人都有機會到處旅行，這個問題能讓大家都開心起來。

　　7.What countries have you traveled to? Even if you haven't traveled the world, asking if others have encourages someone to share memories.

　　7.你去過哪些國家？即使你沒有出去旅游過，問問別人可以讓他們分享回憶。

　　8.Do you like to cook? Asking about favorite dishes and culinary adventures sparks delicious dishing.

　　8.你喜歡烹飪嗎？問問對方最喜歡的菜肴，烹飪方面的經歷總能引起有趣的話題。

　　9.What's your favorite food? Everyone eats, making this an icebreaker that works anywhere, anytime.

　　9.你最喜歡的食物是什么？民以食為天，這個問題百試不靈。

　　10.What's your favorite drink? A wonderfully basic question, asking about best-loved beverages works at any gathering.

　　10.你最喜歡的飲料是什么？ 絕妙的常規問題。任何聚會上問這個問題總不會錯。

　　11.Do you have a favorite local restaurant? This is a great conversation to get people talking about their favorite local hangouts, which puts everyone at ease.

　　11.你有最喜歡的餐廳嗎？這個問題能讓人們談論起日常休閑的地方，使大家放松。

　　12.What‘s your favorite movie? You can find out a lot about a person when you chat about a favorite movie. Follow it up with specific questions, such as scene stealers and actors in the flick.

　　12.你最喜歡哪部電影？人們對電影的喜好能反映個人特點。接著問些具體的問題，比如誰最搶戲，片中的演員等等。

　　13.What movie are you dying to see? Jump in with a question that involves everyone and will get a group chatting over new releases.

　　13.哪一部電影你非看不可？這個問題可以讓所有人都加入到對新影片的討論中。

　　14.What are you watching on TV? This is another question that won't offend and is open-ended, encouraging even the supershy to start chatting.

　　14.你都看些什么電視節目？這又是一個比較中性的問題，答案很開放，讓那些性格內向的人也能加入討論。

　　15.What's the last concert you went to? Another easygoing question for one-on-one conversation or for jumping into a group conversation. And it's a fun way to find out what kinds of music your new friends listen to.

　　15.你最近去的音樂會是那一場？這個話題不僅適合兩個人談論，作為小組討論的話題也完全沒問題，還能讓你知道新朋友的音樂偏好。

　　16.What's the craziest thing you've ever done? For those who are ready to make a bold first impression, this is a question that gets attention and can lead to fun conversation.

　　16.你做過的最瘋狂的事是什么？如果你想讓人印象深刻的話，這是一個能夠吸引注意而且制造樂趣的話題。

　　17.If you were stranded on a deserted island and you could have only one item, what would it be? Yes, a classic one-liner, but this convo starter always gets a good answer.

　　17.如果你被困在沙漠中但只能帶一樣東西，你會帶什么？沒錯，就是這個經典的問題，但通常你會得到一個好回答。

　　18.What‘s your favorite season? Here's a question that works well with the "it's always easy to talk about the weather" concept. Follow up by asking about the current weather conditions, and you have a conversation.

　　18.你最喜歡的季節是哪一個？ 這個問題驗證了那句“如果不知道說什么，問天氣總是沒錯的。”這之后再問現在的天氣狀況，對話就開始啦。

　　19.Do you speak any other languages? Asking a semipersonal question encourages others to share information about themselves without feeling guarded.

　　19.你會說其他語言嗎？問一些比較私人的話題，可以讓對方分享一些信息但又不會過度防備。

　　20.Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend? Make chatting easy by asking about future plans — without setting off a stalker vibe. Keep it light and share your plans too.

　　20.這個周末有什么計劃？關于未來打算的問題讓對話變得輕松，但不要刨根問底，給人居心叵測的感覺。盡量保證話題輕松，同時也分享你的計劃。

　　21.Where's your favorite place to hang out in town? Here is another fun way to start a conversation about your community without being threatening。 And it opens discussion to favorite restaurants, bars, and shops.

　　21.鎮上最喜歡的去處？這又是一個有趣而不私人的開場問題。接著就可以討論最喜歡的餐廳，酒吧和商店。

　　22.I like your shirt! Where did you get it? A genuine compliment makes anyone smile.

　　22.我很喜歡你的襯衫，在哪買的？真誠的稱贊能換來對方的笑臉。

　　23.I can't place this song — do you know it? Hey, even if you know the tune, asking someone else about the music playing is a simple start.

　　23.我想不起來這首歌叫什么了——你知道嗎？ 哪怕你知道答案，問對方這個問題能輕松的讓你們開始攀談。

　　24.How long have you been at your job? Even at a corporate event, asking others about their job titles, roles, and how long they have been at the company breaks the ice.

　　24.你在現在的工作崗位上做了幾年？即使在公司活動上，詢問關于職位和工作時間也是很好的開場白。

　　25.Tell me about something that made you laugh this week. Everyone loves a good laugh! Asking about something that brought on a chuckle makes anyone smile.

　　25.告訴我這星期讓你開心的事情吧。人人都愛笑！討論點有趣的事能讓人開懷一笑。

　　26.If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? A bit more direct, but asking a specific question that requires thought can really make an impression.

　　26.如果你有一百萬美元，你會做什么？這問題有點直接，不過這種需要思考的問題通常能給人留下印象。

　　27.How are you today? Sure, this is a no-brainer question, but it gets people talking.

　　27.今天怎么樣？好吧，這問題有點沒水準，但總能讓人說點什么。

　　28.Where is the best place you have ever visited? Taking a vacation is always wonderful. Asking someone new about a favorite destination is always an easy way to start talking.

　　28.你去過最贊的地方是哪？假期絕對是個好話題，而問人們最喜歡的地方讓談話很容易就開始。

　　29.Did you hear about (something trending in the news)? Pick something pretty generic, remembering to stay away from politics and religion, and the conversation will get rolling.

　　29.你聽說了（當下熱點事件）嗎？挑一點比較大眾的問題，記住不要提起政治和宗教，這樣對話就會開始了。

　　30.So, what's your story? OK, this one is borderline pick-up line, but it's also a direct approach for chatting.

　　30.你有什么經歷分享？這個開場白不要輕易采用，不過也不失為一個讓對方開口的方法。

　　31.This place is awesome! Have you been here before? Complimenting the venue is a positive way to chat with others.

　　31.這地方太棒了！你以前來過這嗎？稱贊場地也是打開話匣子的好方法。

　　32.If you could be an animal, what would you be and why? Just don't roar after asking! This question is also a fun and light way to break the ice.

　　32.如果你能成為一種動物，你會做什么，為什么？問完問題以后，千萬別大笑。這是個有趣又輕松的話題。

　　33.If you could invite a famous person over for dinner, who would it be? Also an often-used convo starter, this question has lasted the test of time, which makes it a winner anywhere, anytime.

　　33.如果你可以邀請一位名人共進晚餐，你會邀請誰？同樣是個經典問題，但畢竟經過時間的考驗，在任何時間，任何地點都是適用的。

　　34.What‘s your favorite holiday? Open and generic, a basic question is an easy way to start mingling.

　　34.你最喜歡什么節日？普通的問題最能開始一段對話。

　　35.What's the craziest thing you've ever eaten? Here‘s another fun question that gets people talking! And it's a great question to use when you feel awkward joining a group that's already chatting.

　　35.你吃過的最不可思議的東西是什么？這又是個讓人說話的有趣問題！當別人已經在討論時，這個問題能幫你化解尷尬。

　　36.What is one thing you couldn't live without? Wine? Chocolate? Bread? There's no wrong answer to this question, which makes it another winner.

　　36.離開了什么你就無法生活？酒？巧克力？面包？這個問題沒有固定答案，這也是為什么這是個好問題的原因了。

　　37.Have you ever won anything? It feels good when you win something, so asking someone about this special moment encourages sharing.

　　37.你有贏得過什么獎勵嗎？能贏得什么總令人開心，所以問問別人的類似經歷，這有助于互相分享。

　　38.Do you have any brothers or sisters? Slightly personal without requiring too much info, asking others about their family is a smart way to make connections.

　　38.你有兄弟姐妹嗎？有點私人，但又不會透露太多信息。詢問對方的家庭能快速的和他建立起聯系。

　　39.Have you ever met anyone famous? A brush with a famous person is always a thrill, making talking about it with a stranger a fun icebreaker.

　　39.你有碰到過名人嗎？ 和名人擦身而過總令人興奮，和陌生人討論這個話題再適合不過。

　　40.Do you prefer texting, calling, or emailing? Emailing! This is actually a great question to ask someone after you have made a connection. Follow up by asking for your new friend's phone number or email address.

　　40.你是傾向于發短信，打電話，還是發郵件呢？郵件！如果你和對方熟悉起來的話，這絕對是個好問題。之后你就可以問問新朋友的電話號碼和郵箱了。

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