Five Things To Talk About On A First Date

You’ve managed to get your crush to agree to go on a date with you! Well done! But it’s a good idea to have some topics of conversation ready so that you can find out more about your date, and so that there’s no awkward silences! Here’s our top five things to talk about on a first date.

1. Music. Nearly everyone likes music. What artists or bands does your date like? Do they go to concerts, opera, festivals or theatre? What was the last CD they bought? What do they have on their MP3 player or iPod at the moment? Do they play any musical instruments? What about favourite songs or lyrics?

2. Hobbies. Everyone likes to spend free time doing things they enjoy. You might like to ask your date about sports (playing or watching!), cooking, movies, gardening, outdoor pursuits, or creative interests such as writing, painting or making things.

3. Hopes and Dreams. You can find out a lot about your date by asking where they see themselves in five or ten years time. By asking them this, you can find out if they are career minded or family orientated. Perhaps they aspire to living abroad or setting up their own company. Ask! And see if you’re compatible!

4. Travel. Even if it’s just around your own country, most people have some travel experiences. Talk about places you have visited, what you thought of them, or places you dream of going. Does you date like luxurious holidays, or backpacking adventures? Lazy days on the beach, or exciting city breaks?

5. Family and Pets. We all have a silly story about when we were younger, or our family life. Ask your date about their first pet, or they’re funniest memory whilst growing up.