The other day my lovely daughter-in-law, Simone, sent me this idea.
“After being with my wonderful husband for 30 years, I’ve found the following are great conversation starters for when are alone together. They are also great to encourage reluctant teens to open up. It feels like a game but gives insight into what makes them tick.
Top five people who have influenced you outside your family and why.
Top five places you have visited and why.
Top five places you want to visit and why.
Top favorite moves.
Top five favorite books.
Top five favorite songs.
Top five favorite smells.
Top five favorite articles of clothing.
Top five favorite Bible verses.
Top five favorite foods.
Top[ favorite historical figures.
Top five pets.
Top five wedding days.
Top five childhood memories.
Top five goals for your life.
Top five habits you’d like to make or break.
Top five things you would take a desert island.
I’d love to hear some more ideas from you."
~ Simone Campbell
It’s worth printing these off and having them in a handy place. I have found that it is such a great idea to bring a subject or a question to the table when the family gathers to eat together each evening. If we don’t do something positive like this the conversation can often go nowhere or add up to nothing at all. Bringing a conversation starter gets everyone talking. We usually go around the able and make sure each person has a turn, no one left out. You can gradually go through the whole list and add more of your own.
If you have a bigger family you could make it the Top Three or if you have an extra big family, make it the Top One!
I have already prepared two sheets with ideas for table conversations which I keep to refer to if I run out of ideas (I’ll give you the links below), but I’ll be printing these off too.
http://aboverubies.org/…/797-family-meal-table-dinner-time-…
http://aboverubies.org/…/798-family-meal-table-presidential…
Have a blessed day,
Nancy Campbell
Photo: My son, Stephen, and his wife Simone of 30 years.