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Also, be sure to show genuine interest when listening to responses. It will help the conversation flow and give you ideas for follow up questions once the conversation begins. Whether you’re at a casual party, a business function or somewhere in between, here are 50 conversation starters that will help get your social gears in motion. These topics will work everywhere, from the company picnic to your nephew’s birthday party. One tip: If you’re asking someone a question, be sure to have your answer ready to go.
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Conferences, after work happy hours, the break room at lunch — there are so many work-related places where you might find yourself having a conversation with a coworker. Here are a few tips to help you make connections and extend your network.
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You might even get a recommendation for your next favorite show.
Be prepared to follow up with questions like “Is it good?” and “Have you had it before?”
If it’s a potluck, ask people what they brought, how they made it, etc.
You could follow up by asking who are some of the most successful people they know, and how others can get to that level.
Bust out these ideas at your next child’s birthday party or sporting event.
It’s where they spend lots of their time and mental energy, so they should have plenty to talk about. Follow up with questions about why they like that particular subject and which subjects are not on their list.
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Even if you’re the most extroverted person out there, chatting it up with new acquaintances doesn’t always happen as naturally as you might think. A good question or topic is key to making connections and starting conversations.
Also, be sure to show genuine interest when listening to responses.
It will help the conversation flow and give you ideas for follow up questions once the conversation begins.
Whether you’re at a casual party, a business function or somewhere in between, here are 50 conversation starters that will help get your social gears in motion.
Conversation Topics That Will Work AnywhereThese topics will work everywhere, from the company picnic to your nephew’s birthday party. One tip: If you’re asking someone a question, be sure to have your answer ready to go.
- Tell me about yourself. This open-ended conversation starter is perfect because it invites the other person to reveal as much (or as little) about themselves as they want.
- What’s been the best part of your day so far? A great way to keep things positive — even if the person has had a terrible day, they’ll be able to find something good to say about it.
- What do you do to relax? Almost everyone needs a little more relaxation these days.
In addition to helping you get to know the other person better, asking this question may help you find some new tips to unwind. - What book are you reading right now? If they haven’t had time for reading lately, ask them to share the last great book they read or what titles are on their list for the future.
- What’s your favorite thing about your hometown? A great follow up question to “Where are you from?” this conversation starter will get the memories flowing and may even give you some great recommendations if you are ever passing through town.
- What’s the last thing you bought online that you really loved? Besides helping you get to know the other person, this topic might help you find your next great online purchase.
- What would be your perfect weekend? Some people love to spend their weekends unwinding, while others pack tons of plans into those 48 hours. This question is also a good way to find out the other person’s hobbies and what they do for fun.
- What’s something (besides your phone) that you take with you everywhere? You may find out about a person’s lucky charm, a sentimental photo or some other meaningful piece of memorabilia.
- What’s the last great show you binged? If you both watch television, you’re likely to find something in common with this topic. You might even get a recommendation for your next favorite show.
- If you started a business, what kind would it be? Tap into people’s entrepreneurial spirit with this topic, which could lead to more follow-up conversation if the person has a business already or is planning to open one soon.
- What’s your favorite season and why? A great alternative to “Wow, it’s ____ outside today,” this topic invites the other person to talk about their preferred temperature, climate, holidays and more.
- Have you seen that viral video/meme? An easy way to get the conversation going is to mention a video or meme that’s recently gone viral.
Since almost everyone spends at least some amount of time on their phone these days, the other person is likely to have at least heard of it. - What’s your hidden talent? You’re sure to find out some fun facts about people with this question. From juggling to skateboarding to braiding hair, you never know what talents someone may have.
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At a PartyParties are a great chance to flex your conversational muscles. You’ll likely have varying degrees of familiarity with your fellow party guests, so these conversation tips will help you deepen your connection. Who knows? You may leave the party upgraded from acquaintances to friends.
- How do you know the host/hostess? This will help you immediately make a connection with another partygoer since you have at least one friend in common.
Finding out how they know the host and sharing stories about your mutual friend will help you feel closer in no time. - Did you come to this party last year? This works great for a birthday party or other annual event.
- What are you drinking? Whether it’s alcohol, soda, or just water, this question will likely open up a larger dialogue. Be prepared to follow up with questions like “Is it good?” and “Have you had it before?”
- What’s your favorite restaurant around here? Especially relevant if you’re in a different part of town, this question will get the conversation going and potentially give you some great recommendations for the future.
- What did you get the birthday girl/guy? If It’s a birthday party and the guests have brought gifts, this question is a sure-fire way to start chatting. You may even find out something new about your friend the host.
- Who is your favorite singer/actor/sports personality? Depending on the context of your party, this topic may work well organically (if there’s live music or a sports/game element, for example), and could start a fun debate.
- Have you tried _____ (food)? If there’s food at the party, asking fellow partygoers what they think of the spread is a great way to start chatting. If it’s a potluck, ask people what they brought, how they made it, etc.
- What’s the best birthday gift you’ve ever received? This one will get the memories going — have fun getting nostalgic thinking about birthdays gone by.
Conferences, after work happy hours, the break room at lunch — there are so many work-related places where you might find yourself having a conversation with a coworker. Here are a few tips to help you make connections and extend your network.
- How long have you worked here? This invites the other person to share a little about their history with the company and is a great chance for you to find out something new.
- What’s your favorite part of your job? It can be tempting to complain about work when coworkers get together; keeping the conversation positive will go a long way to uplift your team.
- Are you working on any personal passion projects right now? Take a break from shop talk and let the other person tell you about their interests outside the office.
- What are you going to do this weekend? Find out someone’s weekend plans and you’ll get to know them on a deeper level. Are they going for a hike or kicking it on the couch? This topic also lends itself well to follow-up questions (Where’s your favorite hiking trail? What show are you binging?).
- What did you want to be when you grew up? This is a great topic for workplace events because you can follow up with questions about elements of their career that apply to their childhood dream job.
- What would be your dream vacation? Find out how they’d like to use those PTO days (and get some recommendations for future vacations for yourself).
- Do you consider yourself organized? Whether they’re obsessed with order or thrive in messy chaos, this topic will help you get to know the person on a deeper level.
- How do you measure your success? This open-ended question will help make a more substantial connection. You could follow up by asking who are some of the most successful people they know, and how others can get to that level.
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On a DateA date — especially a first date — can be the holy grail of awkward chit-chat. Use these tips to keep the conversation flowing.
- What’s the last thing that made you laugh out loud? The only thing people love more than laughing is making others laugh.
This conversation starter also gives an opening for people to show you a hilarious video or share a memory that you can giggle about together. - What was your first car? Is there anything more nostalgic than a person’s first car? Whether it’s laughably embarrassing or impossibly cool, they’ll almost certainly want to share a story about their first set of wheels.
- What person in your life brings you the most joy? A perfect chance to talk about their mom, grandfather or other beloved family member or friend, this topic is sure to lead to more conversation as your date shares stories about the person they love.
- Do you have any tattoos? People usually love sharing the stories behind their tattoos. Or if they don’t have any, they’ll probably be happy to explain why.
- Do you have any pets? What are their names? Get to know whether they’re a dog or cat person (or reptile or bird!) and find out the meaning behind Fido’s name.
- What were you obsessed with when you were a child? Dinosaurs, monster trucks, Barbies — every kid has an obsession and finding out your date’s childhood interests might help you learn more about them as an adult.
- What’s your most controversial opinion? People love giving “hot takes.” Find out your date’s ultimate controversial opinion and be ready to share your own point of view on the topic, doing your best to reach understanding if you don’t agree.
- What’s the most annoying habit a person can have? Bond over shared annoyance with this topic (or find out if you have the habit they hate).
- What are you going to order? If you’re at a restaurant, bar, coffee shop or anywhere else with a menu, this easy conversation starter is sure to get the other person chatting. Plus you’ll figure out the vibe of the date (i.e. cocktails and apps or a beer and a huge steak).
- Where’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been? This question works well for travelers and homebodies alike. A citizen of the world might tell you about an exotic foreign locale while a less-traveled person might tell you about a particularly special area close to their hometown. Either way, the conversation is sure to flow.
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With ChildrenIf you don’t have children of your own or aren’t around kids often, it can feel daunting to try to chat with them. But the truth is most children love to talk to grownups, especially about a topic that interests them. Bust out these ideas at your next child’s birthday party or sporting event.
- What’s your favorite dinosaur? Of course, not every child likes dinosaurs or knows enough about them to have a favorite.
But many of them do, and if they don’t, they’ll be happy to tell you something else they do like. Be ready to follow up with “How about planets?” or any other child-friendly topic. - Do you have any brothers or sisters? Family is a favorite topic for most kids since they spend all their time together. This is especially true if they have a new baby in the house and are getting used to their older sibling status. Be sure to follow up with “Are they older or younger?” and “What do you like to do together?”
- What show are you watching right now? Kids love to talk about their favorite shows, which they likely watch over and over. Ask why they like that show and what is their favorite episode.
- What food would you eat every day if you could? A fun alternative to “what’s your favorite food,” this topic will likely bring some hilarious answers. You can follow up with questions like “What kind of candy?” and “How many bowls of mac and cheese could you eat in one sitting?”
- What’s your favorite color? What about your brother’s favorite color? If there’s one thing kids catch onto early, it’s their favorite color.
And they likely know the preferred hue for their family and close friends. - What are you going to do for your birthday this year? Don’t worry if their birthday has already passed or they aren’t doing anything big. Kids love to talk about their grandiose birthday plans — even if they will never happen. This topic also lends itself well to follow up questions like “What kind of cake will you have?” and “Who are you going to invite?”
- What’s your favorite subject in school? For kids, school is their full-time job. It’s where they spend lots of their time and mental energy, so they should have plenty to talk about. Follow up with questions about why they like that particular subject and which subjects are not on their list.
- What’s your favorite animal? Kids have strong opinions about their favorite animals, whether they are real or imaginary. You can keep the conversation going with follow-up questions about favorite animals that are pets, live at the zoo, live in the ocean and more.
- What’s your favorite room in your house and why? To kids, home is their playground and safe space, so they will likely love to chat about it. You could ask more questions about their favorite toys, books and things to do outside.
- Which TV show or movie would you want to come true in real life? Whether they’d like their favorite cartoon animal to come alive or live in a castle like a movie princess, kids are sure to have lots of opinions on this one.
- What’s your favorite song? Get ready to listen to them sing it!
No matter what kind of event you’re attending, these questions and topics are sure to get the conversation going. Happy chatting!
Sarah Pryor is a journalist, wife, mom and Auburn football fan living in Charlotte, N.C.
99 Mindful Conversation Topics For Deeper Connections — The Good Trade
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Good Conversation Starters For Everyone
Mindful conversation topics are perfect for deepening relationships and fostering meaningful discussions—whether with strangers, family members, romantic partners, or friends old and new.
Whether you use a conversation deck, pull from the questions below, or create your own list, here’s to never wondering what to talk about again!
Have you had a good conversation lately? Jump to the comments below and share your favorite topics!
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Conversation Topics For Anyone
1. Which scent do you find the most soothing?
2. What is a language you love to listen to even if you don’t speak or understand it?
3. Oceans or mountains? Why?
4. Describe the most captivating painting or artwork you’ve ever seen.
5. Do you remember the first novel you ever read? If so, what was it?
6. What is your favorite thing about your personality?
What is your favorite thing about your personality?
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If you could have a fictional superhero for a best friend, who would it be?
8. What color would you choose to describe yourself?
9. What is something you have accomplished as an adult that your younger self would be proud of?
10. Is there a place in the world that you feel most represents who you are?
11. Where is one place you’d love to travel to again?
12. If your pet could talk, what would their voice sound like? What would they say about you?
13. What does your name mean?
14. What tasks make you feel like your best self?
15. What’s your Enneagram number and how does it influence your self-care practices?
16. Where do you feel most centered and happy?
17. What’s your favorite comfort food?
18. What do you wear when you’re feeling your very best, and why?
19. What is the best meal you’ve ever had, and what’s the best meal you’ve ever cooked for yourself?
20. What do you love most about your home?
What do you love most about your home?
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What’s a yearbook-style superlative you’d give to your high school self? What’s one for your current self?
22. What gives you goosebumps?
23. Do you know your astrology sign? How about your birth chart?
24. How are you consciously practicing sustainability?
25. Do you have any tattoos?
26. Scuba diving or skydiving?
27. What are you most grateful for in this season of life?
28. Do you give back or volunteer with any organizations?
29. What’s your love language?
Conversation Topics For Friends
30. What do you look for and need in your friendships?
31. How do you feel that you best offer love and support to your friends?
32. Tell me about your childhood best friend.
33. When do you feel most authentically yourself?
34. What's one form of self-expression you've been too hesitant to explore?
What’s one habit you want to get rid of and one habit you want to keep?
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What's one habit you want to get rid of and one habit you want to keep?
36. What was your first experience with sex like?
37. If you were to perform a duet with a famous musician, who would it be and why?
38. Do you have any recurring dreams? If so, what do you think they are trying to tell you?
39. Who do you most admire, and how has that impacted the way you live your life?
Mindful Conversation Topics for Your Parents
40. What’s one thing you’d tell yourself at my age? What’s one thing your younger self would tell you?
41. What do you wish you’d known before having kids?
42. What was the first big purchase you made as an adult?
43. How did you know when you fell in love?
What was the first big purchase you made as an adult?
44. Have you kept any memorabilia from your childhood?
45. What do you miss most about being a child? A teenager? My age?
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What about the current world would be most surprising to your younger self?
47. If you could travel back in time, which part of your life would you go back to?
48. Who did you vote for in past elections? Why?
49. What are some of your favorite memories about your parents?
Conversation Topics For Kids
50. If you could have one cartoon character be your real-life best friend, who would you choose and why?
51. What’s your earliest memory?
52. What do you love most about school?
53. Who are your best friends?
What does a perfect day with the family look like?
54. What is your favorite season?
55. What superpower do you wish you had?
56. What do you want to be when you grow up?
57. If you could have any animal as a pet, which would you choose and why?
58. What does a perfect day with the family look like?
59. What do you love most about our house?
Conversation Topics For Date Night
60.
How do you feel best supported in hard times?
61. What does “alone time” look like for you?
62. Dogs or cats (or rabbits)?
63. What do you wish people better understood about you?
What does ‘alone time’ look like for you?
64. What lessons from your childhood have most impacted your worldview?
65. If we could live in another country for a year (no strings attached), where would we go?
66. What do you love most about our relationship? What do you wish to work on?
67. What small joys bring light to your day?
68. How can we better practice sustainability as a couple?
69. What’s a favorite memory you have of us together?
Conversation Topics For Siblings
70. What’s one of your favorite memories from our childhood?
71. What do you think everyone in the family will be doing 10 years from now?
Which characteristics do you think you inherited from our parents?
72.
Do you have a morning routine?
73. What was your favorite subject in school? Favorite teacher?
74. Which characteristics do you think you inherited from our parents?
75. If you could return to school, what would you study?
76. What Netflix show or movie are you watching?
77. What are you currently reading?
78. What food reminds you most of home?
79. What do you love most about yourself?
Conversation Topics For Work
80. What accomplishments are you most proud of?
81. What projects are you working on right now that bring you joy?
82. How do you unwind after work?
83. Do you listen to any podcasts during your commute? If so, which ones?
How do you track your work goals and accomplishments?
84. What do you enjoy most about our company?
85. Where do you need support that you’re not getting it?
86. How do you track your work goals and accomplishments?
87.
Do you enjoy networking? Why or why not?
88. What was your very first job?
89. What skills are you focused on cultivating right now?
Conversation Topics For Strangers
90. How are you truly doing?
91. What’s one act of kindness you experienced today?
92. What do you do for enjoyment?
93. Do you recharge by being around other people or by spending time alone?
What is the compliment you receive most often?
94. If you had a day to yourself, what would it look like, where would you go, and what would you do?
95. What is the compliment you receive most often?
96. Do you collect anything?
97. What was the last movie you watched?
98. What’s one thing your loved ones would be surprised to learn about you?
99. If you woke up one morning and all your problems were solved, how would go about your day?
Kayti Christian (she/her) is a Senior Editor at The Good Trade.
She has a Master’s in Nonfiction Writing from the University of London and is the creator of Feelings Not Aside, a newsletter for sensitive people.
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10 easy conversation topics at work
How do you start conversations with strangers at events? Or do you wait for them to speak to you? For many people, starting a conversation is a big problem. Some of my friends still can't get used to talking to strangers.
This comes from the fear of saying something inappropriate. So the first thing that comes to your mind seems stupid. However, sounded, the phrase can be even worse.
With the advent of social networks, the personal life of many people has become much easier. However, if you are an office worker, you must communicate with other people in person. So, to overcome this feeling, we have created a list of topics for light conversation, divided into categories, with examples.
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Weather or travel?
Talking about the weather is one of the most common topics of light conversation in the UK. According to one study, 38% of Brits have had at least one conversation about the weather in the last 6 hours. And how many times a week do you start a conversation with the words “I love this weather, what do you think?”.
So, if you are tired and don't want to provide another weather forecast, it's worth considering travel topics as a better alternative. Here are some examples of how to start a general conversation about travel:
- I’ve heard you were in Madrid last week, have you visited Mario’s restaurant at the centre. The last time I was there, paella was just excellent.
- I heard turtles are gigantic in Sri Lanka, did you see them?
- What is the brightest impression from your trip to Cuba?
- How did you fight with fatigue from daily hiking?
- Did you try surfing, diving, etc.
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- Would you try yourself at such shows as Hell's Kitchen or MasterChef? Why not/yes?
- What dish impressed you the most during your last trip to Germany?
- Do you have a family tradition to cook together or do you like staying alone in the kitchen? nine0021
- What do you think about the next season? What happens with John?
- The last Avengers was such a surprise.
Have you seen it already? - This new episode totally disappointed me. What do you think?
- I didn't like the whole culmination part, but the beginning was strong! And what part in {movie} did you like?
- Did you visit that huge party at Carla's? I couldn't, was it worth it going?
- Are you listening to Imagine Dragons? I love them; I was at their concert last month. Do you like their previous song video?
- What do you think about that conference? Did you notice how unprepared some speakers were?
- Have you seen that match between A and B? Morton was a complete surprise for me! What do you think?
- Do you know any good gym with a swimming pool near our office?
- I heard you are a sporty person, maybe you could recommend me some good trainer?
- I saw you riding a bike to the office, what is the safest route to take? You see, I also have a bike…
- Do you know anyone in our team who plays ping pong? I would like to have a few plays during the lunch break. nine0021
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The problem with travel is that you either have to search the Internet for your favorite places to learn interesting facts about them, or visit a new place every three months. In this case, the topic about the weather will always be a more economical option.
Food and cooking
I've always been amazed at people who can talk about food for hours! For example, my mom and aunt can spend hours discussing recipes and ways to find out if boiled carrots are good enough to make their favorite salad. Sometimes I think it's some kind of coded speech because I could swear the recipe was the same last Easter. nine0003
So, to start and successfully communicate with a lover/lover of cooking, here are some useful phrases:
My personal advice is don't ask vegetarians: "How did you get used to not eating meat?" .
They still won't answer you.
Film and art
All people have hobbies, but I would not recommend asking about the free time of the colleagues you saw a few days ago. Many introverts find this information too personal and strictly separate personal life from work. Of course, after a few months of dating, you may feel freer, but still do not forget about personal space. nine0003
In any case, you should always think about what you are going to say before you say it. Here are some signs that you are doing something wrong during a conversation.
Therefore, if you enjoy watching movies or series such as Game of Thrones, Black Mirror, Westworld and others, then you can easily find a common language with fans. Share your predictions and judgments using the following phrases:
Beware of spoilers though! The worst thing you can do to a Game of Thrones fan is reveal who got killed in an episode they haven't watched yet. nine0003
Parties, concerts, other public and professional events
Even if you didn't manage to attend the last corporate party, you can always ask your colleagues to share their impressions. Again, suitable topics for light conversation are topics about meals, events, funny stories, jokes, and discussion of how to relax after the party is over.
On the other hand, if you don't spend weekends at home, but attend various events, this is another great topic to talk about. Give some tips on how to have an unforgettable time spending less than the cost of one cocktail.
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Sports and physical activity
If you don't exercise, consider going to the gym with an instructor who will make you sweat while burning calories. You don't have to be a Yankees fan to say something about the sport. Discuss activities such as yoga or even meditation. If you have no idea what happens in yoga classes and why everyone likes it so much, then you can always ask for advice. I know some typical introverts who are happy to share their experience in yoga classes and are happy to recommend another effective asana.
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In conclusion
You can also find many other topics for light conversation on the Internet, but you must have the courage to express yourself and interest the interlocutor. Feeling embarrassed at the beginning is completely normal. People are more likely to respond by noticing that you are trying to overcome your fear of "small talk".
In this article, we have only highlighted the introductory sentences, but you can always check out the free tutorial videos on YouTube by making a request like "What is small talk?" or "Art/hobbies/ office small talk topics" . You can find dozens of professionally filmed and amateur videos to help you learn how to start a conversation at work. You can also always practice your speaking skills with a friend, partner or tutor and gain enough confidence to communicate.
Topics of conversations with teenagers (recommendations of a social pedagogue for parents)
Topics of conversations with teenagers
(social educator's recommendations for parents)
Good afternoon, dear parents. The upbringing of children is based on the transfer of life experience and valuable information from the parent to the child. If at an early age parents can limit themselves to a system of incentives and punishments in order to direct the child in a direction that is useful for him, then with growing up the situation changes a little.
Topics of conversations with teenagers in our material.
Children grow, and the ways of influencing their behavior change. Adolescents are not yet adults, but at the same time, the pedagogical methods that were used before the onset of puberty do not work with them. nine0003
The main way to convey to a teenager the information he needs is a conversation. After all, if you don’t teach something vital to a high school student, then later on he will probably learn it, but only after going through the path of difficult, and sometimes irreparable mistakes.
Healthy lifestyle
It is absolutely important to teach a child to take care of the health of his body from early childhood. Children during this period are just beginning to form habits, and it is better to make sure that they are useful. nine0003
It is important to tell the student about the benefits of proper nutrition, healthy rest and exercise.
Teenagers need examples to be convincing, and for this you can use good biography pages of star idols popular among young people.
Harm of smoking, alcohol and drugs
Again, it is during adolescence that most smokers begin to form their addiction. Due to the fact that adolescence is an ideal time to create a habit, it is precisely those vices that took place at this stage of life that haunt young people later. nine0003
Many high school students have no idea what the systematic use of alcohol or drugs can lead to. The topics of conversations with teenagers are important about this, and for clarity, again, use examples or documentaries available on the Internet.
Most of the films and videos that show the truth about drugs and alcohol are simply shocking, but don't be afraid to show them to your children because of this. On the contrary, that is where the influence lies.
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Relationships with the opposite sex
If you do not talk to teenagers at a certain age about relationships with the opposite sex, then due to lack of experience they can not only make many mistakes, allowing unforgivable things towards themselves.
Also, due to a lack of knowledge, they can adopt the manners of behavior in relationships available to them from films and life, and this will make them unhappy.
If it is planned to conduct a group conversation with boys and girls about relationships with the opposite sex, then it is desirable to divide the groups by gender. This is important because girls, future women need to know one information, and boys another. nine0003
It is not a matter of physiological differences at all, this needs a separate conversation, which should be held in early adolescence, when the child has not yet begun to try to comprehend this topic on his own, from his own experience.
Adolescent self-esteem
Many teenagers face the problem of self-assessment. A teenager's self-esteem is either greatly underestimated, or, on the contrary, overestimated, but both are not true.
Children in adolescence also suffer from the value judgments of the people around them, and often it is on someone else's assessment that their personal self-esteem is built. All this can lead to problems in the future, as well as to severe disappointments and depression, in case of overestimated self-esteem. nine0003
Therefore, it is important to have a timely conversation with teenagers on how to properly assess yourself and others.
It is also important to help high school students to form a psychological defense against the value judgment of others so that it does not affect the teenager's perception of himself.
Choosing a profession
These are very important topics of conversation with older teenagers.
Choosing a future profession is one of the most important steps in life, so the purpose of the conversation is significant. It is from the choice of profession that depends on how the future life of the child will develop. nine0003
It is important to provide comprehensive information about existing activities, and you can also supplement the conversation with specific examples. It is advisable to talk not only about the advantages of professions, but also about the negative aspects.
It is also important to clarify that any profession, in addition to training in an educational institution, also requires certain innate abilities and dispositions of a person.
Learning and the importance of education
Some young people lose interest in learning during adolescence, resulting in poor grades and gaps in knowledge, which in turn will negatively affect the results of entrance exams to enter an educational institution for a profession .
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It is not enough for a student to know that learning is simply necessary, and there can be no objections. This can be said to a seven-year-old kid, answering the question: "why go to school." And a high school student needs a justification.
This is exactly what is important to convey to a high school student, because he already has a bunch of arguments that can lead not in favor of studying. The ability to control one's emotions On the threshold of adulthood, it is very important to learn to restrain yourself and control the manifestation of your own emotions. nine0003
It is important to teach a high school student self-control and show with specific examples how to manage emotions such as anger, irritation, rage, resentment. The main purpose of this topic of conversations with teenagers is to make him understand that it is not emotions that rule over him and rule his life, but he is above them.
Teenage depression
No matter how cheerful, courageous and determined a person is, everyone has situations that they are not able to cope with alone.
Adolescence is a time when a child is faced every day with new and unknown things, problems, concepts. nine0003
All of this is a set of difficulties that tire the impressionable teenager more and more day by day, and this can lead to depression.
It is important not to allow this to happen, to talk with a high school student about depression, ways to prevent it, treat it, and also offer your help in a conversation in case of contact with difficulties and problems.
How to cope with problems
Some parents complain about the lack of independence and infantilism of their grown-up offspring. At the same time, the grown-up children complain about the hyper-custody on the part of their parents, which did not allow them to prepare properly for entering an independent life, which is teeming with incessant problems. nine0003
It is important to give a teenager valuable advice and teach him not to hide from his problems, but to solve them as soon as possible, if necessary, with the help of loved ones.
We are responsible for those whom we have tamed
A high school student, like younger children, partially learns the sphere of relationships starting from family, pets, close friends. It is important to talk with a teenager about responsibility for the life of pets, about responsibility for the people who are nearby. nine0003
This topic is especially relevant for modern youths who are used to living for their own pleasure and do not think about the feelings of the people around them.
Selfishness, egocentrism, narcissism and self-exaltation are the hallmarks of the present generation of young men and women. This generation needs to be taught that the highest value is human life and that we are responsible for it.
What is the purpose of conversations with a teenager
