Conversation is a big part of getting to know someone, but finding the right things to say can be tricky. The internet is full of advice on how to make friends and carry on interesting conversations, however the internet is a multicultural place and what was written by a certain person will not apply to someone from another culture. Finding questions appropriate to ask someone you do not know
. well is a matter of common sense and personality.The article at http://www.abcarticledirectory.com/Article/20-Excellent-Conversation-Questions-Everyone-Loves/60782 contains an interesting list of questions. These questions are very original and might even surprise some people. But they make great conversation starters and almost guarantee a funny and interesting exchange besides learning more about each other. These questions might not work well in a professional setting. They will sound more appropriate when asked to a friend or a classmate.The web page http://www.buzzle.com/articles/20-questions-to-ask-someone-to-get-to-know-them.html has a more personal list of questions. These questions really allow one to find out about someone's life and current situation rather than learning more about their personality. These questions seem appropriate in the context of a first date or in a conversation with a good acquaintance. Asking personal things to a stranger is definitely not a good way to start getting to know them.These two lists should be taken as examples only, as some questions might be very inappropriate depending on the situation. There is no foolproof way to get to know someone and make friends: it is a matter of interacting with people and displaying one's personality. If a question suggested on these websites does not appeal to someone's personality, it is best not to use it. Good questions should interest both parties and allow them to open up about themselves. Some questions could even encourage a party to think carefully and ask themselves what they would actually do.For more information, please see: http://www.reference.com/motif/Games/getting+to+know+each+other+games
