When it comes to the holidays, we know how hard it can be to try and get to know someone while you’re hosting an event. Or even if you’re not the host, sometimes it can just be really hard to strike up a good and long-lasting conversation. Here at Cotier Brand, we recognized that need for support and we created the ultimate conversation starter helper product: Convokins. With the world re-opening and the need for human connection stronger than ever, we couldn’t think of a better tool to help your holiday greetings run smoother than ever. Grab a slice of pecan pie and settle in for a good read of how best to get to know someone over the holiday season…
How Do You Get to Know Someone?
So, how do you get to know someone, especially over the holidays?
Start With Small Talk
When it comes to getting to know someone, it’s always good to start off with some small talk. This will help you ease into a deeper conversation and connection further down the line.
Choose a Chilled Space
More often than not, your environment can directly impact how easy – or not – it is to get to know someone. Go for a relaxed environment where you can clearly hear each other without competing over holiday music.
Raise Interesting Subjects
The better you get to know someone, the more unique topics will come up. When we’re passionate about a subject, we tend to speak more freely, creating a calmer conversational environment.
Talk to Like-Minded Invididuals
If you’re looking to really build a connection, be sure to identify and speak with people who have a similar mindset to you. While this is not always instantly obvious, a couple of our conversation starters should help you determine their character pretty quickly.
Don’t be Afraid to Ask Personal Questions
Oftentimes, we tend to avoid deep and meaningful conversations as we feel uncomfortable getting too personal with someone new too quickly. Let go of that irrational fear and dive in – you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how well the conversation flows.
Share Something Personal, Too
Remember that getting to know someone is actually a two-way street, therefore, you shouldn’t be afraid to share some of your own personal opinions and stories, too.
Get to Know Someone Better With These Awesome Questions
Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the best questions and conversation starters to really get to know someone this holiday season. And if you don’t think you’ll be able to memorize them all, simply pick up a box of 50 Convokins from Amazon for a whole bunch of icebreakers! Enjoy…
Easygoing Conversation Starters
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1. Show me your favorite dance move.
2. Would you rather be able to fly or read minds?
3. What is your hidden talent?
4. What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?
5. Which celebrity would you most like to see in person?
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Thought-Provoking Conversation Starters
6. What you try if you had no fear?
7. Is it ever acceptable to lie or cheat? (explain)
8. What traditional gender roles do you disagree with?
9. If you learned you were going blind in a yar, what are things you would want to see?
10. If you knew that you were going to inherit a fortune, how would your plans for the future change?
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Personal Conversation Starters
11. What’s your favorite dish and what memories do you associate with it?
12. What business would you like to start?
13. What’s something about you that surprises people when they first hear it?
14. Where do you go and what do you do when you need to restore your energy?
15. How do you define success?
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Past and Future Conversation Starters
16. Would you rather give your past-self advice or ask your future-self a question?
17. What was one risk you are happy you took?
18. What concerns you about the next generation?
19. What’s the best thing you’ve learned after a breakup?
20. What do you want to accomplish before the year ends? What’s stopping you?
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The #1 Get to Know Someone Better Question:
21. What is the best advice you ever received?
Convokins: The Ultimate Conversation Starter Game
And if you’re still keen on learning more about our awesome Convokins, we’ve got you. In a nutshell, Convokins are the ultimate conversation starter product – courtesy of yours truly. We created a bespoke napkin, suitable for any event – including the holidays. In a box of Convokins, you’ll get 50 gold-embossed high-end napkins, each with its own question inscribed inside. It’s essential for any hostess and we just know you’ll love them. Go wild, girl!
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Until Next Time…
Well, there we have it… The best questions to ask when you want to get to know someone over the holidays. And in case you didn’t notice, all of these awesome questions are found on our very own Convokins: the ultimate conversation starter product! From all of us at Cotier Brand, we want to wish you all the best for the holiday season and we hope you have a truly wonderful time getting to know more people.
With love,
Cotier xo
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