{"id":11811,"date":"2023-11-17T14:13:41","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T19:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=11811"},"modified":"2024-12-13T16:34:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T21:34:38","slug":"holiday-conversation-starters-for-the-dinner-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/holiday-conversation-starters-for-the-dinner-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Holidays Merrier \u2014 50+ Questions and Conversation Starters for Your Seasonal Gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays look different for everybody. While we may share a winter recess from work or school, how we spend that time \u2014 and who we spend it with \u2014 richly varies between cultures, communities, families, and individuals.<\/p>\n<p>While the ways we celebrate may be diverse, many of our holiday woes transcend time and place \u2014 like how to chat with estranged relatives, sidestep tricky tableside conversations, and avoid unwanted awkwardness during dinner. The ensuing anxiety can certainly be enough to turn Santa Claus into Scrooge.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/7zGMceDnjH8Msisefj\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/lifetimetv-movie-lifetime-the-christmas-contract-7zGMceDnjH8Msisefj\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself stricken with seasonal nerves, here\u2019s something you might be overlooking: many of those you&#8217;ll be celebrating with are probably anxious, too. This year, let&#8217;s help keep things calm and bright. Check out these 50+ questions and conversation starters guaranteed to keep the good vibes coming.<\/p>\n<h2>It starts with the firsts<\/h2>\n<p>If our lives were movies, we would all be the stars of our own feature films. Many of us thrive on our main-character energy \u2014 anchoring in our journeys to embrace a narrative arc essential to our identities. And like any good story, we love to share our autobiography with others.<\/p>\n<p>By turning mealtime into an opportunity to ask about the defining moments of each other&#8217;s lives, we can show interest and appreciation for those we hold dear. The easiest way to start is by asking about one another&#8217;s &#8220;firsts&#8221; \u2014 the essential, early experiences that shaped our paths.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/l2YWvhSnfdWR8nRBe\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/filmeditor-will-ferrell-elf-l2YWvhSnfdWR8nRBe\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course, the ideas for inquests are unlimited. But here are a few safe places to start:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Who was your first teacher?<\/li>\n<li>Who was your first friend?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s one of your first memories?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the first place you ever traveled to?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the first song you remember loving?<\/li>\n<li>What was your first dream job?<\/li>\n<li>What was your first cellphone?<\/li>\n<li>What was your first social media account?<\/li>\n<li>What was your first job?<\/li>\n<li>What was your first car?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>A few of your favorite things<\/h2>\n<p><em>&#8220;Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Brown paper packages tied up with strings<\/em><br \/>\n<em>These are a few of my favorite things.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While your list of favorites may sound a little different than this classic song, we all have interests and tastes that help define who we are. Yet despite this, we often don\u2019t know all that much about the likes and dislikes of our loved ones. Grandma may have asked for that <em>Barnes &amp; Noble<\/em> gift card this year, but can you name her favorite author?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/opRWn4M4fuE4CIx1RO\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/rodgersandhammerstein-sound-of-music-the-soundofmusic-opRWn4M4fuE4CIx1RO\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We may know which holiday dish each loved one considers their specialty, yet still find ourselves unaware of the fundamental facts that their friends and colleagues consider essential. By simply asking your loved ones what they like, you can strengthen bonds, find unlikely common ground, and help make everyone at the table feel seen, heard, and welcomed.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few questions you can start with to learn more about your loved ones:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What\u2019s your favorite emoji?<\/li>\n<li>What do you think is the best fashion trend of all time?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the best thing that happened to you this year?<\/li>\n<li>What movie or TV show do you always find yourself going back to?<\/li>\n<li>What band or musician could you not live without?<\/li>\n<li>What book or author do you love the most?<\/li>\n<li>What quote do you live your life by?<\/li>\n<li>What celebrity (living or dead) are you most fascinated by?<\/li>\n<li>What holiday food do you most look forward to every year?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s your favorite holiday memory?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>If &amp; Then inquiries<\/h2>\n<p>Hypotheticals may only exist in theory, but asking abstract questions is a tangible way to get to know a person on a deeper level. <em>If &amp; Then<\/em> conversation-starters prompt guests to imagine what they would do under given \u2014 albeit fictitious \u2014 circumstances. By asking someone what course of action they\u2019d take in an unbelievable situation, you can learn more about their values, dreams, goals, and even their sense of humor.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/PjYfyarIEsNGM\" width=\"480\" height=\"364\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/friends-thanksgiving-turkey-PjYfyarIEsNGM\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few <em>If &amp; Then<\/em> inquiries you can ask at the dinner table:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If you could have any career in the world other than your own, what would it be and why?<\/li>\n<li>If you could invent a new holiday, what would it be?<\/li>\n<li>If you could go on an all-expenses paid vacation, where would you go?<\/li>\n<li>If you could choose a musician to write the soundtrack to your life, who would you hire (living or dead)?<\/li>\n<li>If you could go back in time and tell yourself something, what would you say?<\/li>\n<li>If you could live a day as another person, who would you choose?<\/li>\n<li>If you were a piece of furniture, what would you be and why?<\/li>\n<li>If your life was a movie, what genre would it be and who would be the star?<\/li>\n<li>If you could invent something, what would it be?<\/li>\n<li>If you were a superhero, what would your name and powers be?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>At Goodwin University, we believe in the value of your personal and professional goals. Our community forms a supportive environment dedicated to helping you develop your potential \u2014 enabling you to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling career doing what you love. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/landingpages\/support-services\">how Goodwin supports student wellness today!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bests and worsts<\/h2>\n<p>No, this game isn\u2019t a competition of winners and losers \u2014 it\u2019s a conversation starter to explore each other\u2019s preferences and personal experiences. When you ask your loved ones about not only the best things they\u2019ve experienced, but the comically bad (we stress <em>comically<\/em>,) you can inspire raucous rounds of tableside reminiscing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/xUNd9YPukvtKbilM4M\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/heyarnold-hey-arnold-nick-splat-xUNd9YPukvtKbilM4M\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are some conversation starters that will keep you guests engaged and enthusiastic:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What\u2019s the best advice you\u2019ve ever been given?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the best meal you\u2019ve ever enjoyed?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the worst meal you\u2019ve ever had?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the worst movie you\u2019ve ever seen?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the best trip you\u2019ve ever taken?<\/li>\n<li>Who was the best teacher you ever had?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the best flavor ice cream?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the best concert you\u2019ve been to?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the worst thing you\u2019ve ever stepped in by accident?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the best surprise you\u2019ve ever gotten?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>21st century topics<\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps your friends and family are more philosophical than these breezier lines of questioning allow. If you and your loved ones enjoy examining the big picture, you can go a little deeper by asking questions about some of today\u2019s hottest topics.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/gd0JxLGlgOA3jaVrk2\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/bbc-christmas-bbc-one-xmas-life-gd0JxLGlgOA3jaVrk2\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can facilitate a profound conversation by asking a few of these questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How is AI changing the world around us?<\/li>\n<li>What will the world look like in twenty years?<\/li>\n<li>What would someone from 200 years ago be surprised by today?<\/li>\n<li>Are people becoming too dependent on technology?<\/li>\n<li>How can social media both hurt and help relationships?<\/li>\n<li>Why don\u2019t people read as much as we used to?<\/li>\n<li>What kinds of technology do you think the next century will see?<\/li>\n<li>What challenges do children today face, and how do these compare to previous generations?<\/li>\n<li>Are people becoming more impatient as technology and society become more efficient?<\/li>\n<li>What would life be like if the internet ceased to exist?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Wild card questions<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, the best conversations come simply out of pocket. After all, holiday talk doesn\u2019t need a strict theme or structure to inspire a feel-good vibe.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3ofT5PzrlMW1tIqLjq\" width=\"480\" height=\"358\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/gilmoregirls-netflix-gilmore-girls-3ofT5PzrlMW1tIqLjq\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Try your luck with these spontaneous, easy-going conversation starters to learn and laugh while the good times roll:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What animal best represents your personality?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the funniest thing that\u2019s happened to you at work\/school?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s your guilty pleasure song?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s something a lot of people don\u2019t know about you?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the funniest thing you ever believed was true, only to find out you\u2019d been mistaken?<\/li>\n<li>What&#8217;s something you strongly associate with your childhood?<\/li>\n<li>(Choose a common item). What would you have called it if you were in charge of naming it?<\/li>\n<li>Describe yourself in 1-3 sentences without using the letter \u201ce\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>What piece of furniture do you most strongly identify with?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s the emoji you overuse the most?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Bonus round \u2014 reindeer games<\/h2>\n<p>While asking the right questions might make your gathering merrier, you can always go off script with an inclusive and engaging conversational game.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/HBMCmtsPEUShG\" width=\"480\" height=\"269\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/christmas-ugly-sweater-HBMCmtsPEUShG\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>These simple activities will curate a great vibe and unforgettable occasion for everyone involved. Better still, they&#8217;re cost-free and don&#8217;t come with those pesky, easy-to-lose trinkets.<\/p>\n<h3>Two Truths and a Lie<\/h3>\n<p>A time-honored icebreaker, <em>Two Truths and a Lie<\/em> provides an easygoing opportunity to become more familiar with new friends and old acquaintances alike. The premise is as sweet and simple as apple pie (or whichever seasonal dessert might tickle your fancy).<\/p>\n<p>Stop us if you&#8217;ve heard this before: your guests think up two little-known facts about themselves and one lie \u2014 leaving listeners to determine which of their three alleged truths is, in fact, a fib.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/fOgUKzBN16iF8NwbJl\" width=\"480\" height=\"277\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/snl-saturday-night-live-season-46-fOgUKzBN16iF8NwbJl\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Would You Rather&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ve likely played <em>Would You Rather<\/em> more than a few times. While it may not go down in the books as a holiday go-to, this game has the benefit of being customizable to the tone of your gathering. Choose your adventure \u2014 the conversations you start can be wholesomely above-board, outlandishly absurd, or earnestly thought-provoking.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/xUPOqn1IjSDRBkOCre\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/filmeditor-christmas-movies-a-story-xUPOqn1IjSDRBkOCre\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not sure where to begin? Here are a few indispensable <em>Would You Rather<\/em> questions to engage your guests this holiday season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Would you rather live in space or live in the ocean?<\/li>\n<li>Would you rather permanently give up sweet or salty foods?<\/li>\n<li>Would you rather have a free personal chef or a free on-call chauffeur?<\/li>\n<li>Would you rather have free vacations for the rest of your life or free meals?<\/li>\n<li>Would you rather give up music or movies\/TV?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>My 3 Favorite Things About You<\/h3>\n<p>If <em>Would You Rather<\/em> runs the risk of being a little too fiery for your family and friends, <em>My 3 Favorite Things About You<\/em> is a good-hearted alternative for bringing some warmth to the dinner table. While other questions, conversation-starters, and games serve as effective icebreakers and talking points, this one is simply about spreading the love.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3oz8xZZtBNXmpGPc7S\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/itsawonderfullife-movie-film-3oz8xZZtBNXmpGPc7S\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make playtime out of genuine positivity with this self-explanatory game: in turns, ask dinner guests to share their three favorite things about one another. The genius of using this as a holiday game is that it negates the anxiety hosts and guests feel at the prospect of controversy \u2014 instead, simply lifting each other&#8217;s spirits by sharing what you think makes one another special. And who isn&#8217;t looking to finish the year feeling a little uplifted?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>From faculty and staff to students and graduates, the Goodwin community forms a diverse family of learners, thinkers, doers, and changemakers. This holiday season, we wish joy, safety, happiness, and health to all the individuals that make Goodwin University a special place to find your path. Learn more about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/landingpages\/learn-more\"> joining the Goodwin community today<\/a>! Call 800-889-3282 or text 860-467-1511.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays look different for everybody. While we may share a winter recess from work or school, how we spend that time \u2014 and who we spend it with \u2014 richly varies between cultures, communities, families, and individuals. 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