What to say to keep a conversation going over text 📱-
Introduction 👋
We’ve all been there – staring at our phone, wondering how to keep the conversation flowing without it fizzling out. 🤳
Whether you’re chatting with a friend, a colleague, or someone new, it can be tricky to think of the right thing to say. 💭
Don’t worry, though – keeping a text conversation alive doesn’t have to be hard!
Today we’re giving tips and examples of what to say, to keep a conversation going smoothly over text. 📱
Examples of things to say to keep a conversation going over text 💬
☀️ Ask about their day:
- “How’s your day been so far?”
- “What’s been the best part of your day?”
🏂 Show interest in their hobbies:
- “What’s the latest with [their hobby]?”
- “Have you been doing [their interest] recently?”
⌚ Follow up on previous chats:
- “How did [their recent event] go?”
- “You mentioned you were reading a new book—how’s it going?”
🤝 Bring up shared interests:
- “Did you see the latest [film/episode/game]?”
- “What do you think of [a trending topic in your shared interest]?”
🪞Share something about yourself:
- “I saw something today that reminded me of you!”
- “I’m trying to plan my weekend—what would you recommend I do?”
🎤 Ask fun or quirky questions:
- “If you could have dinner with any celebrity, who would it be?”
- “What’s the most random thing that’s ever happened to you?”
🌻 Comment on something light-hearted:
- “I just saw a dog wearing a jumper, and it made my day! Do you like dogs?”
- “I tried a new café today. Do you have a favourite spot for coffee?”
🎙️ Ask for advice or opinions:
- “I’m stuck deciding between these two options—what would you pick?”
- “Have you ever done [activity]? Thinking of trying it!”
🤹 Be playful or funny:
- “If you were on a desert island—what’s the one thing you’d bring?”
- “If you could time travel, what era would you visit?”
🌟 React to their messages:
- “That sounds amazing! Tell me more about it.”
- “Wow, really? What happened next?”
📆 Plan for the future:
- “We should catch up soon—when are you free?”
- “That sounds fun! Let’s do that together sometime.”
Conversation topic ideas 🎤
Keeping a conversation going can be tricky, especially when you’re unsure what to say next.
Here’s a list of lots of topic ideas to help you keep the chat flowing!
- 🎨 Hobbies and interests: Art, music, reading, writing, cooking, baking, gardening, hiking, fitness, yoga, photography, crafting, knitting, gaming, sports, DIY projects, collecting, travelling, volunteering, dancing.
- 📆 Recent events: A recent holiday, school/work achievements, family gatherings, new hobbies, concerts, local festivals, sports matches, new restaurants, new films or TV shows, news stories, recent purchases, weather changes.
- ✈️ Travel: Dream places to visit, recent trips, travel bucket lists, favourite cities, best beaches, food abroad, travel tips, favourite ways of travel (plane, train, road), travel photography, places they’d revisit.
- 🍰 Food and drink: Favourite foods, go-to comfort foods, restaurants, cooking or baking, memorable meals, best dishes they’ve ever tried, food they’d love to learn to make, coffee or tea preferences, opinions on spicy food.
- 📱 Entertainment: Films, TV shows, favourite actors or directors, cinema, music artists or bands, live concerts, podcasts, favourite books, video games, favourite childhood films.
- 🏆 Dreams and goals: Career aspirations, personal milestones, skills they want to learn, hobbies they’d love to try, dream jobs, fitness or health goals, long-term life plans, creative projects, financial goals, bucket list experiences, ways to help others, dream home ideas, achievements they’re most proud of.
- 👍 Recommendations: Books, films, TV shows, podcasts, restaurants, coffee shops, travel destinations, fun activities in the area, recipes, workout routines, music playlists, apps they find useful, skincare or beauty products, board games or video games, life hacks.
How to keep a conversation going over text 📱
1. Ask open-ended questions 🎤
Closed questions (like “Did you have a good day?”) can lead to short answers, but open-ended ones encourage a more detailed response.
Try asking questions that start with “What,” “Why,” or “How.”
For example:
“How did you get into [their hobby/interest]?”
“What’s been the highlight of your week so far?”
2. Share something about yourself 🪞
Conversations are a two-way street, so why not share something about your day, thoughts, or plans?
This invites the other person to respond or relate to what you’ve said.
For example:
“I’m thinking of starting a new show this weekend. Any recommendations?”
“I tried a new recipe today—it turned out better than I expected! Have you cooked anything fun recently?”
3. Show genuine interest 🙌
People love talking about themselves when they feel someone is genuinely interested.
Pay attention to what they’ve shared, and follow up with thoughtful questions.
For example:
“How’s that project at work going? You were working really hard on it!”
“You mentioned you’re into hiking. Where’s your favourite place to go?”
4. Use some humour 🤹
A light-hearted joke or playful comment can help to keep conversations fun and engaging.
Just make sure it matches their sense of humour!
For example:
“You’ll never guess what my dog did today—it was like something out of a comedy sketch!”
“If we were stranded on a desert island, what one item would you bring? (Spoiler: I’d bring snacks).”
5. Talk about shared interests 🤝
If you know you both like a certain topic, bring it up to spark an interesting conversation.
For example:
“I remember you saying you love coffee—have you tried that new café on High Street?”
“Did you see the latest episode of [TV show]? What did you think of that twist?”
6. Don’t be afraid of follow-up questions 🎙️
If the other person gives a short response to something you’ve asked, you can follow up with a related question or comment to keep the chat flowing.
For example:
Them: “I went to the gym earlier.”
You: “Nice! What kind of workout did you do?”
7. Send something fun 📱
If the conversation is slowing down, you could share a meme, a funny video, or a photo of something interesting.
Funny videos can break the ice and help to keep conversations upbeat.
For example:
“I saw this and couldn’t stop laughing – had to share!”
“This reminded me of you!” [Attach meme or photo]
8. Know when to wrap it up 👋
Sometimes, a conversation naturally comes to an end, and that’s okay.
If it feels like the chat is winding down, you can end it politely and leave the door open for next time.
For example:
“I’ll let you go now, but keep me updated about [topic].”
“I’ve got to head out, but it was great chatting! Let’s catch up again soon.”
Conclusion 👍
So that’s it!
Keeping a conversation going over text doesn’t have to feel like hard work. 💤
By asking good questions, showing interest, and sharing a bit about yourself, you can keep things lively and engaging. ✨
And remember – don’t overthink it! The best conversations happen naturally when both people feel relaxed and heard.
Happy texting! 📱
To keep a conversation going over text, you can:
- Ask open-ended questions 🎤
- Share something about yourself 🪞
- Show genuine interest 🙌
- Use some humour 🤹
- Talk about shared interests 🤝
- Don’t be afraid of follow-up questions 🎙️
- Send something fun 📱
- Know when to wrap it up 👋
Hopefully this article has given you plenty of ideas of things to say to keep a conversation going.
If you know any friends or family members who could benefit from learning how to keep a conversation going, share this post with them!
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