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10 Top Convo Starters
You
know that feeling when you’re trying to talk to a cute
guy but you get so tongue-tied you just want to die?
Read this and mute-and-morto syndrome goodbye for good!
Common
Ground
Whether
it’s a person or a place, you’re going to have
something in common that’s brought you together, so
use it to, er loosen his lips. Mutual friends are a good
place to start.
You: “So, have you known James for long?”
Him: “No, I only met him last year. He was the best
taste in mates though, doesn’t he?
Uni
Subject
 Ah
Uni. Yes it’s the bane of your life, but the good
thing is it’s probably the bane of his too. Get
chatting by asking how he got on in his exams, whether
he’s doing 1st year or the 3rd year. Once
he gets off on a rant about how much he hates his
subject you can relax and join in.
You: “Isn’t Miss O’ Malley a weapon?”
Him: “Absolutely, She’s not easy on the eye either,
unlike you.”
All
About Him
Questions
are the easiest way to get anyone to open up and he’d
have to be a nutter if he didn’t enjoy talking about
himself. From asking where he’s been on holiday to
whether he likes his peanut butter crunchy or smooth,
he’ll instantly be drawn in, without even realising
it.
You: “Have you really never seen The Goonies?”
Him: “Nop. You’ll have to loan me your DVD”.
You!
You! You!
 Have
we told you lately how great you are? Well you are, so
now you just have to make sure he knows it without
sounding like a complete weirdo. Once you open up the
convo with a question, don’t be afraid to drop in the
odd aneclote of your own. If you keep squeezing the info
out of him he’ll think you’re working for the FBI!
So make sure to mention your likes and dislikes too.
You: “I’ve always hated Chinese Food I had a bad
experience with chop suey last year,”
Him: “I’ll remember that for future reference”
Feel
The Music
 Not
only does a bit of music have the power to soothe a
savage beast but it can also turn the shyest guy into a
regular chatterbox. Ask him about his favourite bands or
whether he went to any parties/Clubs – next thing you
know you’ll be nattering away like old friends!
You: “I hate dance music. I’m a total rock chick”
Him: “Really? I have a spare ticket for the Kooks next
Weekend if you’re interested?”
TV
Talk
 Okay
he probably won’t know the first thing about what’s
going on in Laguna Beach, but just mentioning Pimp My
Rde, or The Simpsons will get most guys to open up. Try
and see.
You: “I’m always glued to
the Friday Night Project, I Love It”
Him: “Well, how am I going to persuade you to come out
with me at the weekend, so?”
Location!
Location!
 So
you’ve got the chitchat going and things are going
nicely. What happens when he conversation dries up? Look
around and talk about the first thing you see. From
someone’s dodge looking hat to an old lady crossing
the road – use everything to your advantage. Just
remember don’t be mean, be funny!!
You: “Eh, I don’t normally come here, Do you know
where the bathroom is?”
Him: “It’s over there but hurry back, won’t you?”
In
The Movies
 If
it’s got cars, action and he’s pretty much
guaranteed to love it!
You: “I’m Really looking
forward to “Mission Impossible III”?!
Him: “We must be soulmates”!
On
the News
 No
matter who you’re trying to chat to, it’s always
good to know what’s going on in the world, God forbid
you come off looking dim. Keep an eye on the papers and
don’t flick past SKY News too fast you should have
something to say to most people!
You: “Isn’t it terrible what’s going on in the
World”
Him: “You’re no thicko, are you? I like that”
Good
Sport
 Football
is basically the common denominator!
You: “So do you think
Chelsea can do it again this year?”
Him: “Will you marry me?!”
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