When it comes to family gatherings, there’s always that moment where things feel a little awkward and no one knows what to say next… We know this, you know this, and really it’s nothing to be ashamed of! Sometimes, we just don’t have the best conversational tools at our disposal, and that’s okay. The best way to avoid awkward moments like these is to learn the art of thought-provoking conversation and how to start great debates easily – and effectively. So, if you’re looking for some great examples of family conversation starters, look no further! We’ve also got some handy additions for you to add to your hosting apparel, too. You really don’t need to stress about your next family meeting, cos’ girl we’ve got you covered!
Top 10 Family Conversation Starters For That Special Breakfast
Here at Cotier Brand, we like to categorize our various family conversation starters based on different mealtimes and occasions. This way you can easily pinpoint exactly the kind of conversation you should be starting – and fit the theme of the event in question. Without further ado, let’s take a look at 10 of our favorite family conversation starters for that super special breakfast… Waffles and all!
- Which book have you read recently that has had a big impact on your life?
- What was your favorite subject in school?
- Can you remember your earliest childhood memory?
- If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?
- What would make you 100% content right now?
- Which satisfies you more? Love or success?
- What memorable lesson have you learned from your parents?
- Which of your priorities has changed over time?
- What strange habits do you have?
- What’s your favorite food and why?
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Top 10 Family Conversation Starters For That Impromptu Brunch
When it comes to brunch, we typically think of a boozy brunch with the girls on a Saturday morning! However, due to an increase in brunch cafes and the general concept that brunch is awesome, more and more families are opting for a weekend brunch meet-up – kids and all! This may not be the boozy kinda brunch you were hoping for, but it’s all the more reason for you to brush up on some useful family conversation that starts in time for the main event…
- Which goals have you recently set yourself and how are you reaching them?
- What is your number one quality?
- How has one of your greatest accomplishments defined you and what was it?
- What does success mean to you?
- What’s the name of your favorite poem?
- Who has had the biggest influence on you in your life?
- What scares you the most about your future?
- How do you deal with doubt and what do you do to stay positive?
- Which fear would you like to overcome the most?
- When was the greatest day of your life and what happened?
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Top 10 Family Conversation Starters For The Ladies Who Lunch
Lunching with the ladies is an age-old concept, which is precisely more and more female family members are organizing lunch dates at the drop of a hat! When it comes to family conversation starters for lunchtime, you’ll need to try and keep things relatively airy and light. With that being said, there’s nothing wrong with posing a deep question or two if you feel so inclined…
- What’s something about you that no one else knows?
- Growing up, what was your favorite story or fairytale?
- What does it mean when two people have chemistry?
- What is the one thing about yourself that you hope will never change?
- If you could travel back in time, what year would you visit? Why?
- What’s the one thing you are 100% sure about in life?
- How have you helped a complete stranger? What happened?
- If you could spend an hour doing absolutely anything, what would it be and why?
- What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done in your life?
- Do you believe the human soul is eternal? If yes, explain why.
Check out Convokins: The ultimate conversation starter game below and thank us later!
The Ultimate Family Conversations Starters Game: Convokins
Despite the endless family conversation starter ideas and questions, we can come up with the easiest – and most enjoyable! – way to get a conversation flowing amongst family and friends by using Convokins at your event. If a high-end, gold-engraved napkin and our innovative conversation starters had a baby, they would create Convokins!
So, how do they work?
After receiving your batch of 50 Convokins, lay your table or eating area and include one on each placemat, ready for your guests’ arrival. Once everyone’s arrived and are seated, ask them to go around the table and read out their Convokin question. Ask your guest to discuss the question and give their honest answers and let the fun begin!
Top 10 Family Conversation Starters For That Catch Up Coffee
Sometimes, a last-minute catch-up with a family member you can confide in is exactly what you need to feel refreshed! Whether it’s Aunt Betty or Cousin James, a coffee break with a loved one can be a lovely way to reconnect and get some much-needed advice. Even though this is often the case, there may still be occasions where you’ll need a couple of family conversation starters to fall back on – just in case an awkward moment creeps in!
- How would you compare some of your friend’s families to ours?
- What is the best thing about our family to you?
- Who is someone you admire right now? Why?
- Do you have friends with different religious beliefs? If so, how does that make you feel?
- How do you react when your feelings are hurt? Are you working on those reactions?
- What do you like the most about your friendship circle?
- When were you last kind to someone else?
- Dead or alive, what person do you wish you could be more like?
- If you could write a bestselling novel, what would it be about?
- What’s the biggest life lesson that failure has taught you?
Even though coffee doesn’t always come with food, have a couple of Convokins at the ready to save you from any potentially awkward moments!
Top 20 Family Conversation Starters For That Annual Dinner
In many ways, the family dinner is the holy grail of both amazingly stimulating – and incredibly awkward – conversation. To avoid the latter, we’ve added an extra 10 family conversation starters to our list, just to be sure you’re covered for whatever topic of conversation comes your way!
- If you could visit any person in the history of the world, who would it be and why?
- In your opinion, what is the most significant event in the history of the human race?
- If you could go anywhere in the world for dinner tomorrow, where would you go?
- Why do you think there are so many religions in the world? Which one(s) do you agree with?
- When do you pray? If so, how often?
- What is the meaning of life to you?
- Why are some people so cruel, while others are so kind?
- What should someone do if they are bullied?
- What is your definition of a successful life?
- If you don’t know already, what do you want to be when you grow up?
- What is your favorite thing about our family network and why?
- If you were a painter, what picture would you paint first and why?
- What makes you feel loved?
- Which three apps do you use the most on your phone?
- What is your favorite number? Why?
- What are your goals for the next two years?
- Would you rather live on the beach or in the mountains and why?
- Would you ever get a tattoo? If yes, what would it be? If not, why not?
- What is your favorite place in your home and why?
- What are you most thankful for?
In addition to this *epic* list of family conversation starters for the big dinner coming up, be sure to pick up some Convokins to ease the pressure off your memory!
With Love…
So, there we have it, ladies! Some of the best family conversation starters questions and ideas around to make sure your next family meeting is a stunning success! We know that visiting family can be challenging at times, and we hope this little (ha!) list of ideas has helped you to find a little more inner confidence.
Which family conversation starters are you most drawn to and how will ensure you remember them when hosting your next family event? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to see some photos of your next family gathering with our Convokins, too!
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