Conversation starters
Questions to ask the people you love
Free lists you can read on your phone or print for the table. Start with one question; the stories usually take it from there.
25 questions to ask your dad
Thoughtful questions to ask your dad about his childhood, work, love, lessons, and the stories he rarely tells, plus an easy way to keep his answers in his own voice.
25 questions to ask your mom
Heartfelt questions to ask your mom about her childhood, her dreams, motherhood, and the recipes and lessons she’d want passed down.
25 questions to ask your grandparents
Questions to ask your grandparents about where they grew up, how they met, what life was like back then, and the lessons they want to pass down.
20 “how we met” questions for couples
Questions for couples about how they met, falling in love, and building a life together. Lovely for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and grandparents’ love stories.
15 questions to ask at the Thanksgiving table
Easy, warm questions to ask around the Thanksgiving table that get every generation sharing stories, from grandparents to grandkids.
Questions to ask a veteran
Gentle questions about enlisting, the people they served with, and coming home.