The best conversation starters for a first date

A few months ago, I came up with a list of the most creative date questions for a first date. Something about what kind of pizza topping you would be if you were a pizza and who is actually better: Batman or Superman. You get it: life-important questions, of course. Just kidding. Look, they are certainly fun and you probably have nice conversations when you go through the list, but in all seriousness, there are better conversation starters for your first date, which allows you to learn a lot about that person.

What is the very first concert you ever attended?

Think what you want, but I find someone else's taste in music quite important. Sure, the very first concert someone attended is probably not an indication of what they listen to now (my first concert ever was Destiny’s Child), but such a question does lead to the topic of music and then you find out whether or not you have the same taste. And imagine, you have someone who loves the same artists as you, how nice would it be to surprise them with concert tickets?

Can you cook?

Pretty attractive, right, a man with magic hands in the kitchen? In terms of food, that is, in terms of food. Anyway, it will also be discussed what kind of food you like the most and that way you immediately know what will make the other person happy regarding that dinner date.

What else is on your bucket list?

Someone with ambition, now that's sexy.

What is your go-to drink?

Not very original, no, but still nice to know. Are you dealing with a whisky drinker, a gin man, or does he prefer to stick to a beer? Useful information.

What book did you read last?

I'm somewhat of a book nerd. Now, my significant other doesn't necessarily have to be one, but I do love it when you can have an extensive conversation with someone about something you've recently read or what you would recommend to someone.

Are you pro social media or anti?

If you met your date through a dating app, it's pretty clear, I think. Anyway, are you dealing with someone who prefers to share their whole life online or do they prefer to keep it private? My personal preference always leans towards the latter, but maybe that's just because I'm someone who shares a lot online and I like having someone around who helps me reduce that.

Ask questions about travel

What has been your most beautiful trip so far? Or does he prefer to travel solo or with others? What is his next destination and has he ever lived in another country? Good to know in advance if you've hooked someone who wants to travel the world with you.

Tea or coffee?

You can subtly throw that in, in case there's a sleepover. You immediately know what will make him happy the next morning.

Scrambled or poached?

For with that coffee or tea.

You suddenly have a day off, what are you going to do?

A day of lounging on the couch and watching Netflix, does he dive into the gym, does he randomly tour the country, or visit his mother? You want to know all of that.

And as a Netflix addict, I can't miss this one: what are your favorite series?

Then you immediately know if you are a match when it comes to binging.

Happy dating!