Small Talk

Work

1. What do you do?
2. What motivated you to become a _______?
3. Did you always want to be a _______?
4. What was your first-ever job? Did you like it?
5. What does a typical workday look like?
6. What do you love about your job?
7. Is this your dream job or are you working towards something else?
8. If money wasn’t an issue, what job would you want? (or what would you do? or how would you spend your time?)

Life

1. Did you hear about…(news, etc.)
2. Have you got much planned for the weekend?
3. What do you like to do in your spare time? (aw, that’s so interesting, I have never met anyone who_____)
4. Have you read any good books lately?
5. Have you seen any good movies?
6. So, do you have any kids?
7. So, are you from here/______?
8. Where did you live before this?
9. Is (this city) quite different from (that city)?
10. Where did you grow up?

Travel

1. So, are you planning on getting away for the holidays?
2. Are you taking time off over Christmas/______?
3. I’ve just got back from a trip to Japan. Have you ever been?
4. You went to Peru last year, didn’t you? Do you have any recommendations?
5. What places are on your bucket list?

Food

1. Do you know any good restaurants around here?
2. I’m cooking lasagne for dinner tonight. What about you?
3. Hey, have you tried that new Thai restaurant on Church Street? (I heard it’s amazing.)
4. Do you like Thai food?

Weather

1. It’s a beautiful day today, isn't it?
2. Can you believe all the rain we’ve been having lately?
3. It’s pouring out there! It’s a shame I rode my bike today! How did you get to work?