In my family, dinner talk was unusual… until this extrovert decided to change things 🙂
According to research, you feel closer to each other by simply sharing the same food! How remarkable is that?
Here are a few Qs to build even deeper relationships over dinner:
Ask about their day
- How was your day?
- How was work/school?
- What was the highlight of your day?
- Did anything fun/interesting today?
- What did you learn today?
- What’re you grateful about today?
- What’re you looking forward to tomorrow/this weekend?
These questions work for small talk, but are also meaningful enough to help you connect with each other.
Talk about your respective dinner rituals
- What’s your favorite dinner meal?
- What’s your family dinner ritual or routine?
- What’s the first thing you do right after dinner?
- What was family dinner like growing up?
- What was your favorite memory of having dinner with family or friends?
- What would be a no-no at your dinner table? // What’s your pet peeve during dinner?
- What’s a dinner habit that you would like to do more of?
These questions are helpful when you have dinner with people outside your immediate family.
Want other fun & deep questions on food? Your wish is my command ✨
91 food conversation starters and questions to talk with anyone
Discuss the sources of your food
- Where do you think <a specific dish/ingredient> comes from?
- Would you ever consider growing your own garden or orchard?
- What do you think about community gardens? // Have you ever visited a community garden?
- If you could only eat global OR local food, what would you choose?
- How much would you pay for healthy, local food?
- What would you consider real vs. fake food?
Most of us are disconnected from our food. These thought-provoking questions can help you and your dinner partners cultivate a deeper appreciation for food.
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