Conversation Starters in 2012
The countdown is on. If you find yourself single (and ready to mingle) this New Year’s, try breaking the ice with 2012-centric conversation starters.
Things to chat about in 2012:
The Year of the Dragon
January 23rd ushers in the year of the dragon. Instead of the “I’m a Leo” line, try, “I was born in the year of the pig.” Chat about how much (or how little) you know about the Chinese zodiac then make plans for dinner in Chinatown.
Conversation starter: “I think I should celebrate two New Year’s this year. Wanna join me for Chinese on the 23rd?”
Date or dinner-party idea: Hold your own Chinese New Year party in 2012, complete with fun culinary experimentation. Invite your date to come early and cook with you as you prep for other guests — unless you’d prefer a party for two.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
The royals have been quite the hot topic ever since Kate donned that gorgeous Sarah Burton gown and made the Windsor family relevant again.
February 6th of 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. Queen Victoria is the only other monarch to achieve the milestone. Some Commonwealth countries will be holding official ceremonies and celebrations throughout February.
Conversation starter: “Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne for 60 years. If you could hold just one title or job position for six decades, what would it be?”
Date or dinner-party idea: Celebrate with scones, tea and a screening of The Queen.
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games
The Games are in London — keeping with our British-in-2012 theme — for a record-setting third time. The Olympics are easy to chat about, and easy to plan dates around. They also put people in a nostalgic mode: talk about your favorite Olympic moments from years past, or relive Vancouver’s highlights together.
Conversation starter: “For which Olympic sport would you stay up all night just to watch in real-time?”
Date or dinner-party idea: Turn your place into a sports bar and invite couples to come and watch the game on your widescreen TV. Supply drinks, snacks and flags. If you’re feeling lucky, have people place bets on the events. The winners take home fun prizes along with bragging rights. If you don’t have the space, head to a crowded sports bar with your date and together cheer loudly for your country.
The End of the World
It’s hard to celebrate the beginning of 2012 without mentioning the misinterpreted Mayan calendar (and other eschatological beliefs) and our planet’s impending destruction on December 21st. Hollywood loves doomsday stories, so do party conversations.
Conversation starter: “If this really were your last year on earth, what would you do to make it count?”
Alternate conversation starter: “What’s your favorite end-of-days film?” Or, more importantly, “Which Armageddon-esque flick is the most unintentionally hilarious?”
Date or dinner-party idea: Movie marathon, anyone? Plan to watch 2012 and its cinematic counterparts. While you’re still in catastrophe mode, make plans for a night of indulgence on December 21st, when you’ll dine on your favorite, sinfully delicious foods. It will be your last night on earth, after all.
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Anonymous
March 31,2012 at 06:51 pmThese are the worst suggestions for conversation starters I have ever read! Come on eHarmony. Do you pay people for this stuff?
Anonymous
January 10,2012 at 02:54 pmIt appears to me that most of these comments are coming from people in their 30's and 40's. Most all of them seem to have a famiiliar ring to them. What would two people (60 years and older) expect from each other on their first date? If I am the male, I would ask what she would prefer to do.Throughout the date I would be as gentlemanly as possible (open the car door for her, make sure that I grab the chair she is about to sit in, ask her if she would like some wine, etc.). Would young people have the nerve to do such things in this 21st century? There should be no need to be concerned about whether she likes you, or should she go dutch on the dinner. After the evening is over and you have both retired , then is the time to consider a second date. I would consider making a phone call to tell her how much I enjoyed her company if I liked her.
Dennis
January 21,2012 at 08:12 pmSome women like old fashion manners and I would indeed do some of that. I just don't get how it excludes what people here are talking about.
Gspen
January 7,2012 at 12:59 amConversation starters should be about something YOU are passionate for.
People notice when you are sincere about something. And, you just might find someone who is interested is what you are interested in.
Anonymous
January 6,2012 at 01:37 pmWhat people need is confidence. They need to feel good about themselves and feel positive, then they can chat people up in an easy and spontaneous way. Take a strong product that boosts your mood and hormones and makes you feel sexy and happy: http://www.mysticmedicines.com/royal-tiger-free-trial.html
Anonymous
January 9,2012 at 08:51 ami totally agree with this post except for the last
line. i recovered from alcoholism and drug abuse
11 years ago. people also need to change their
way of thinking that you have to "take" something
to make you feel the things that are already inside
you.
Horacio
January 6,2012 at 09:25 amYep. Pretty awful ideas. I think e-harm is smart in giving bad advice so it has repeat business :)
Anonymous
January 6,2012 at 03:28 amYikes! These are really bad. I can't imagine EVER using any of them. They should rename this article, "conversation killers." ;)
Anonymous
January 5,2012 at 06:33 pmMy dad was on the throne for 60 years Sunday afternoon. We thought it was the end of the world.
Anonymous
January 6,2012 at 07:40 amI love these comments! Much more entertaining and useful that the article!
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