50 phrases and questions to break the ice

The pace of conversations can fall off and reach a stalemate, but there are ways to fix it.

There are many strange, awkward or even perplexing situations that require a way to engage in conversation. Icebreaker phrasesas they are commonly known, are the ones in charge of undoing that lump in our throat or our lifeline in case we've messed up.

Some scenarios in which these phrases are useful may be that event where you are introduced to a whole group of new friends, friends of friends, when you are in front of that girl with whom they want to match you or when you meet informally with a potential partner.

Breaking the ice, an art

As if it were a seventh art, knowing how to break the ice is not a beginner's task. In fact, any expression we utter can determine the direction of the conversation and the tone of the conversation. It can ruin the plan or be an absolute success.

Let's imagine that situation of wanting to approach a guy or girl we like, being a total stranger, and that after a reciprocal and accepted eye contact, we seriously consider stepping forward and start a conversation. What should we say?

The most ingenious phrases to break the ice

Below you can find the most appropriate and varied icebreaker phrases depending on the situation you are in.

1. Did you know that depending on the color of the hens' lobe, the eggs will come out one color or another?

This phrase applies to any situation where there is a conglomerate of people. No particular purpose is sought, only to attract attention and, for example, tofor example, to introduce a story.

2. I'm sure you like pineapple pizza... am I wrong?

This phrase is often used to flirt or to create a very relaxed conversational tone.

3. Twice as many toilets were built in the Pentagon as there are personnel to fit in the building, do you know why?

It's a disconcerting statement that can be used in any kind of situation.

4. Ostriches don't bury their heads under the ground. They simply lower their heads to the ground to place their ears.

A fact that escapes many and that can lead to a can lead to a good conversation..

5. The famous Big Mac is made up of more than 70 ingredients

Imagine you find yourself at McDonald's with a colleague you've just met and there hasn't been a chance to chat. It's a good start.

6. The Bible is the most downloaded book on digital reading tablets.

It's a good start to get the attention of someone who is a reading enthusiast. We can use it on the bus, in the subway, in the library.

7. 60 percent of Britons believe that Sherlock Holmes is a real character, compared to 20 percent who believe that Winston Churchill is fictional.

It's a phrase we can use with a movie buff or series-addict..

8. Pigs can't lie on their backs. It is physically impossible

It is a funny phrase to break the ice. Making people laugh is a good sign.

9. The left lung is smaller. This is to make room for the heart

Imagine you are waiting in the doctor's office with someone you don't know. It's a good phrase to end the silence.

10. When we are born we are born with 300 bones that, as we grow, end up being 200.

It is a good argument to start a conversation with a knowledgeable person.

11. Did you know that dynamite requires peanuts for its manufacture?

References to curiosities are useful.

12. Mosquitoes bite especially people who eat bananas.

This phrase can be useful, for example, in excursions and long walks in natural areas.

13. The average man sees 5 women a day with whom he would like to have sex.

Be careful with whom we use this phrase!

14. Your pupils dilate as much when you hate someone as when you like them.

We put ourselves in the position of wanting to flirt with someone.. It is a way to get attention by not resorting to a typical phrase to please. Phrases like this always surprise the receiver.

15. The human being is unable to taste food if he does not have saliva.

Above all, we should use this phrase when we are in front of a diner and we don't know the people at the table.

16. Cat or dog?

It has no more importance than to break the ice in a situation of stalled conversation.

17. You have a very pretty face, it would look better framed on my wall.

It is a way to attract attention when flirting on the Internet or applications such as WhatsApp.

18. It's a life and death question: dark chocolate nutella or mixed?

We are looking at the profile on a social network of a person we like, and we know he/she loves chocolate. Breaking the ice with this phrase is a good way of create a fun situation.

19. Where did you grow up?

A good way to get to know a little more about the person we want to meet.

20. Do you have pets?

Animals are almost always a good topic of conversation.

21. Do you have siblings?

A question to extend a conversation on somewhat personal aspects.

22. Have you noticed what your name means?

Some exotic names are unknown to the bearer.

23. What brand of cell phone do you have?

This is a simple question, but nowadays it is a topic of conversation.

24. What did you do last weekend?

A good way to start a dialogue.

25. What are your plans for next weekend?

Along the lines of the last one, you can ask this question and see if you have similar tastes. see if you have similar tastes.

26. What do you like to do in your free time?

We don't all use our free time in the same way, and that says something about who we are.

27. The first thing you do when you wake up, what is it?

It goes into people's habits, and it's an interesting topic.

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

Another ice-breaking phrase that that gives a lot to talk about.

29. What is your middle name?

Some compound names can have a good story to tell.

30. What's the last thing you bought?

Whether material or immaterial, it's a good two-way debate.

31. What is your ideal vacation like?

Surely a topic that can give hours and hours of conversation, while being interesting.

32. Your favorite day of the week?

A simple and fun question.

33. If you had to meet a historical figure, who would it be?

Another resource that goes out of the topics when starting a conversation. when starting a conversation.

34. What do you do to relax?

Everyone has different methods to relax and forget stress.

35. What was your favorite childhood book?

An interesting option is to ask questions about your childhood.

36. What is the first thing you remember from your childhood?

Often we have memories in our minds that can be a good topic of conversation.

37. What kind of child were you?

Sometimes, over time, our personality can change radically.

38. What do you miss about being a child?

This is a recurring question that we all ask ourselves at some point.

39. When you were a child, what did you say you would like to be?

Most of the time we dream of being something we are not when we have grown up.

40. Spender or spendthrift?

For some people this point is important.

41. Do you play an instrument?

Many people find it exciting when someone plays a musical instrument.

42. What is the first thing you notice about a boy/girl?

This is a good question and one that can be fun. Sometimes it's it's surprising what you can hear..

43. Have you ever been in love?

They say you have to fall in love 7 times to know true love.

44. Do you believe in soul mates?

Sometimes we insist on looking for our other half. It can be a good topic of conversation.

45. What is your way of disconnecting?

Breaking the ice in this way is very original, escaping from recurring questions.

46. Do you believe in love at first sight?

A complicated but exciting question.

47. Do you prefer short or long hair?

For some it is a very important detail when it comes to looking at the physique of the other person..

48. What do you look for in a guy/girl?

This phrase is a good basis for initiating a deeper and more direct conversation.

49. Who did you last call?

This is an infrequent question and that also gives a lot of potential. Highly recommended.

50. Would you rather be rich without finding your love, or be poor and have that love?

The million dollar question. For many individuals, materialism is always in the background.