As you know, having a new friend, new job or new housemate means new conversations. Some social situations are tailored for the lengthy silence (some) but when you’re at a social mixer and find yourself surrounded by 5 people and halfway through your sausage roll without a clue where to go next, try these for a fresh start.

Getting to know your opponent:

• How do you start your day?
• Which actor do you relate to?
• What is the best single day on the calendar?
• What would you rate 10/10?
• Which song have you completely memorised?

Important information:

• What would a world populated by clones of you be like?
• What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years?
• If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
• What are you most likely very wrong about?
• Among your friends or family, what are you most well known for?

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