Author	Thread: Questions vs. Discussion
Admin	Questions vs. Discussion Posted : 24 Sep, 2012 06:00 AM What are some good topics that will bring on an interesting discussion? I feel like when you try to get to know people online or in general, there are only those short answered questions that are so typical. "What is your favorite kind of music? movies? food?... etc." But what do you fella's enjoy talking about? Or is there such a thing? lol. I know you can stimulate some conversation after getting past the basic questions, but after a while it just seems you ask the same questions like "How are you doing? and What did you do today?" So yeah... give me some ideas!!! Post Reply
View Profile History	Questions vs. Discussion Posted : 24 Sep, 2012 06:59 AM Oh, boy. Just google the last results from a football game and strike up a conversation about sports. Then, ask them what their favorite team is and who they feel should have won, and proceed to argue on the other team's behalf... Even if you've never watched football in your life and have no idea what a Cheesehead is, and the only Dolphin you've ever heard of belongs at Sea World. That's sure to create a spirited and deep debate. Caution: You might want to wear a good pair of running shoes, and be in a semi-public area while doing this. Post Reply
View Profile History	Questions vs. Discussion Posted : 24 Sep, 2012 09:21 AM how's your friends/family?hows Your home?hows Your work?hows Your travels?hows Your hobbies/sports?what do You think of this/that? the above conversation tree was 100% stolen from a dale carnegie seminar :D Post Reply
View Profile History	Questions vs. Discussion Posted : 24 Sep, 2012 11:27 AM Any topic can lead to deep conversation. It comes down to how you lead the conversation more then what it is. If you turn to yes/no questions you will kill the conversation. You have to ask questions that require thought and you must seem interested in whatever it is your talking about. 1.) Why? Why did you do that? Why do you think that? Why? 2.) Ask for personal experiences about the topic on hand or tell of ones you have had or similar. 3.) Talk about topics they actually have an opinion on. 4.) Find something they like to do that you know little about and try to learn about it from them. Post Reply
View Profile History	Questions vs. Discussion Posted : 24 Sep, 2012 12:05 PM Thanks for the tips. I had a feeling someone was going to say something about football. haha. *goes off to study football stuffs* But for the record, which is the best team to cheer for? Post Reply
View Profile History	Questions vs. Discussion Posted : 24 Sep, 2012 12:47 PM "But for the record, which is the best team to cheer for? " The winning team. :laugh: Post Reply