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We’ve all been there—sitting in awkward silence, or staring at a blinking cursor. Even if you think you already know everything about your friends, we’ve dug up some interesting topics to discuss. We’re here to help you chat with your bestie, get to know your friends better, or connect with a new acquaintance. Whether you're hanging out or texting, we’ve compiled 175 fun, quirky, and deep questions you can ask your friends about a slew of entertaining topics.
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- Remember your friends’ interests so you can ask questions about them.[13]Thanks
- Really listen to what your friends have to say. Your conversations will be so much more interesting and fun if you’re totally engaged with each other.[14]Thanks
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- You don’t need to overshare about yourself to get close with your friends. In some cases, oversharing can actually make people pull away.Thanks
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- ↑ https://myhealth.alberta.ca/speech-language-hearing/language/for-elementary-school-children/conversation-topics-kids
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7288198/
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/cliques.html
- ↑ https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/how-have-better-conversations-friends-family-or-anyone
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/making-good-friends.htm
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0191886994902437
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3202936/
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/goal-setting-exercises/
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/does_venting_your_feelings_actually_help
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/communication-in-relationships/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wild-connections/201911/the-upside-eating-together
- ↑ https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2015/08/06/chapter-4-social-media-and-friendships/
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/active-listening/
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