5 Great Conversation Starters

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Scotch is offline Scotch Post #1  December 29,2008, 2:37pm
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Other good topics to cover: Dating horror stories, family dysfunction (my personal fave) and new year's resolutions - to have them or not!?
 
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Coming up with friendly conversation on the spot isn't always easy. We have compiled a list of surefire conversation starters for a stress-free introduction.
 
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Spider is offline Spider Post #3  December 30,2008, 2:09pm
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I don't know. Topics like this seem too "interviewish" to me and put me instinctively on the defensive, like those get-acquainted activities foisted on us at inservices and conferences. Yuck. My response is usually stilted and awkward, because I can't think of quick, graceful answers, even with people I already know. Adding the stress of a first date would make things even worse!
 
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I’m sorry, but it is clear that the top five conversation starters are:
1. Paying on the date.
2. Poofer!
3. Why you gotta put the photo from 10 years / 100 lbs ago?
4. Should I e-mail, cause he didn’t e-mail, and it’s been 2 days?
5. I was dumped. Was it because I slept with him?
 
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1) how ya hangin?


2) how 'bout them insertlocalsportsteamhere?


3) does size matter?


4) spit, paint, swallow?


5)briefs or boxers?
 
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LOL! Yes, those are all great topics. Here are some more that would help you and your date get to know each other much better than "my ideal day" quizzes:


1. Abortion


2. Gun control


3. Same sex marriage


4. Stem cell research


5. Nuclear power plants


Bonus subject: Should male babies be circumcised?





If the two of you can diswcuss these without killing each other or having strokes, then maybe the match is a good one.
 
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Interesting suggestions, is all I can say. I will attempt to remember them.
 
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eharmonyadvice, wrote :

Coming up with friendly conversation on the spot isn't always easy. We have compiled a list of surefire co.unterstanding for agree and sutabal for every things.


2.any questin and answer seen perfectly and cool thing.


3.first give you love than you get more love promise your habbit.


4.first work is correct you do and every work is satisfew every body.


5.allways enjoy the life that is benfit end of any nversation starters for a stress-free introduction.
.unterstanding for agree and sutabal for every things.


2.any questin and answer seen perfectly and cool thing.


3.first give you love than you get more love promise your habbit.


4.first work is correct you do and every work is satisfew every body.


5.allways enjoy the life that is benfit end of avery body life.
 
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Since I love nature, I usually ask if they have grown the plant that MOVES when you Tickle it!


Usually I get an odd look and they tend not to believe the TickleMe Plant is a real plant that closes its leaves when tickled. It's a great conversation starter, and since I have one that is like a pet to me, I love to talk about it. It also makes a very romantic gift and a sure way to tickle their heart. I found seeds and low cost greenhouse to grow one indoors at http://www.ticklemeplant.com It even produces pink cotton candy like flowers.
 
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Spider,402649 wrote :

LOL! Yes, those are all great topics. Here are some more that would help you and your date get to know each other much better than "my ideal day" quizzes:


1. Abortion


2. Gun control


3. Same sex marriage


4. Stem cell research


5. Nuclear power plants


Bonus subject: Should male babies be circumcised?





If the two of you can diswcuss these without killing each other or having strokes, then maybe the match is a good one.
This is too funny.Ifonly I wasdatingthe next President of the United States. LOL
 
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