What to talk about on a First Date

When you have a first date with someone, you might feel a little nervous and you might not know what to talk about. Some people are excited about a date but also feel pressure to be their best.

It is important that you don’t do all the talking on the date. You can start the conversation and you can ask the person questions about themselves. Or if your date asks you questions, make sure to give an answer that keeps the conversation going. Be yourself!

Here are some ideas of things you can talk about on a first date:

  • Hobbies and things you like to do
  • Favorite food and favorite restaurants
  • Family
  • Sports
  • Pets/favorite animals
  • Your job
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Where are you from
  • Trips you have taken

Here are some topics that you probably don’t want to talk about on a first date because it can make things uncomfortable because you don’t know each other well:

  • Family problems
  • Opinions about politics
  • Opinions about religion
  • Past boyfriends or girlfriends
  • Kinds of people you don’t like

Here are some things that you do not want to talk about on a first date because it is inappropriate to trust people you just met with this kind of information:

  • Secrets about your family or friends
  • How much money your family or friends have
  • Personal problems
  • Body functions