124 Helpful Thanksgiving Conversation Starters

By King Hofer

You don’t have to feel anxious about the big event this year because I’ve curated this list of useful Thanksgiving conversation starters to help you avoid awkward pauses with family and friends.

You can read the rest of my game guides here.

Or, check out GTQ’s list of Thanksgiving games here.

Thanksgiving Conversation Starters For Thanksgiving Dinner Table

These Thanksgiving conversation questions are for the family you’re used to spending most of your holidays with.

They assume some familiarity with the person you are talking to.

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Thanksgiving Conversation Starters For Work Thanksgiving Party

This section offers a selection of work-friendly questions to ask colleagues.

You may also like our virtual Thanksgiving games.

Thanksgiving Conversation Starters For Friends

These questions are perfect for celebrating Friendsgiving before or instead of your official family Thanksgiving dinner.

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Thanksgiving Conversation Starters For Strangers

Feel confident making small talk in the grocery line with the following.

Thanksgiving Conversation Starters To Ask Partner’s Family

These questions will completely endear you to your partner’s family- whether you meet them for the first time or have a long-time presence at the Thanksgiving table.

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