Conversation Starters when working with youth

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Where did you grow up?

Do you have any pets?

Do you have any siblings?

Do you know what your your name means?

What type of phone do you have?

What did you do this past weekend?

What are your plans for this week?

What do you like to do in your spare time?

What is the first thing you do when you wake up?

What is the last thing you do before you go to sleep?

What is your middle name?

What was the last thing you purchased?

What is your favorite holiday?

What is your favorite day of the week?

If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?

What do you like to do to relax?

Are you a saver or a spender?

Do you play any instruments?

Childhood Questions

What was your favorite childrens book?

What is your first childhood memory?

School/Work Topics

Where do you go to school?

What is your favorite subject?

What is your least favorite subject?

What's the first thing you do after school?

What do you want to do for a living?

What is your dream job?

If you had $10 million, would you plan on working when you grow up?

What was your least favorite job that you've ever had?

Have you ever been fired?

Sports Conversation Starters

Who is your favorite athlete?

How often do you exercise?

What is your favorite sports team?

Do you play any sports?

Vacation Questions

Where was the last place you went on vacation?

Where do you plan on going for your next vacation?

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

What countries have you traveled to?

What was your worst vacation experience?

Food/Drink Topics

What is your favorite food?

What is your favorite meal of the day?

Are there any foods that you dislike or will not eat?

Are there any foods that you would like to try?

What is your favorite restaurant?

What is your favorite pizza topping?

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

What did you have for dinner last night?

Entertainment Topics

Who is your favorite actor?

What is your favorite movie of all time?

What is your favorite TV show?

What was the last book you read?

Personal Questions

Who do you look up to?

Where do you see yourself 15 years from now?

What are you scared of?

What is the best piece of advice you've received?

What do your parents do for a living?

What is your biggest regret?

What is your most embarrassing moment?

What is the craziest thing you've ever done?

Misc. Conversation Starters

Do you drink coffee or tea?

If you could have any super power, what would it be?

Do you believe in luck?

Do you play video games?

What is your favorite board game?

What is your favorite charity?

Do you prefer cats or dogs?

Would you prefer to live in the city or a rural area?

What is your favorite season?

Do you speak any other languages?

Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

What is the most valuable thing that you own?

What would you do if you only had 24 hours left to live?