Great question! I've found that the best conversation starters are ones that are light but revealing. Here are a few that have worked well for me:
1. 'What's something you're really passionate about?' - This gives them a chance to light up talking about something they love.
2. 'If you could have dinner with any three people, living or dead, who would they be?' - Reveals their interests and values in a fun way.
3. 'What's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done?' - Often leads to fun stories and shows their adventurous side.
The key is to ask open-ended questions that can't be answered with just yes/no. Also, pay attention to their answers and ask follow-up questions - people love when you show genuine interest!
What's the best first date question you've ever been asked?
