Talking to a girl on the phone is a fun, casual way to get to know her. But when the conversation pauses, it can be tough to think of something new to talk about on the spot. In this article, we’ve listed out lots of different conversation topics that you can keep in your back pocket for your next phone call with a girl.

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Funny stories

  1. What’s something silly that happened to you today? If you encountered any goofy shenanigans, you can tell her all about them to make her giggle. Then, she can share a funny story of her own. You can also share stories from your past, like funny childhood memories.[6] The point here is to make her laugh, so channel your inner class clown! Try something like:[7]
    • “I was walking into school this morning and I wasn’t watching where I was going. I ran straight into a pole! It was so funny, my friends were cracking up.”
    • “My dog tried to make friends with a cat today on our walk—except instead of calmly walking up to it, she ran at it full speed! Needless to say, the cat didn’t really appreciate that.”
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Hidden talents

  1. If you have any fun party tricks, now’s the time to talk about them. You can regale her with stories about your double jointed elbows, your ability to play any TV theme song on the piano, or your magic tricks that you learned in childhood. You can also ask her if she has any silly talents that she likes to pull out to impress people. Say something like:[8]
    • “If I really concentrate, I can fold my tongue over itself twice! What’s your hidden talent?”
    • “I was super into magic as a kid, and I love to pull out my card tricks at parties.”
    • “No one really knows this, but I’m actually super flexible. I can do the splits without even warming up first.”
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Her childhood

  1. Dive a little deeper into her personality by asking about her past. This is a great way to get to know someone and learn a little more about her.[9] You can ask about where she grew up, if she was close to her parents or siblings, or if she has any fun memories as a kid. You can also share your own stories, too, but try to not talk too much about yourself. Ask something like:[10]
    • “Did you like growing up in Boston?”
    • “How was it growing up with 2 brothers in the house?”
    • “Were you close to your parents growing up?”
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Plans for the weekend

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Dream homes or vacations

  1. Fantasize about where you’d be right now with unlimited money. This fun hypothetical scenario can tell you more about her hopes and dreams. You can talk about where you’d like to live in the future or where you want to vacation someday when you’re both rich, as discussing future plans is always fun![13] Say something like:[14]
    • “If money was no issue, where would you travel to right now?”
    • “If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?”
    • “Where do you see yourself living in 10 years?”
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Embarrassing moments

  1. If you feel close to her, you can share a few funny or embarrassing stories. Not everyone wants to trade embarrassing moments, so don’t pressure her to share anything back. However, if you have something silly to say, you can make her laugh and keep her on the phone longer.[15] You might say something like:[16]
    • “When I was a kid, I accidentally called my teacher Mom. It was so embarrassing—the whole class laughed at me!”
    • “I totally tripped and fell in gym class the other day. We were running the mile and the next thing I knew, I was on the ground!”
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Hypothetical scenarios

  1. A rousing game of “Would You Rather?” is a fun way to pass the time. If you can’t think of anything else to say, try throwing out a few hypothetical scenarios. Try to make them as ridiculous as possible to make the girl you’re talking to laugh or chuckle. You could even have a fun debate as you talk about your answers. Try something like:[18]
    • “Would you rather fight 10 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?”
    • “Would you rather eat pineapple on pizza forever or never have pizza again?”
    • “If you were on a stranded island, would you rather have unlimited books to read or unlimited TV shows to watch?”
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Future date ideas

  1. If you’re dating the girl you’re talking to, this is a fun thing to chat about.[20] Talk about the next date that you have planned or throw out a few fun things you two could do together next time you see her. You can get her opinion on your next activity and see when she’s free to hang out. You might say:[21]
    • “Have you ever been to the rose garden? I think the flowers are blooming right now.”
    • “I was thinking we could go to that new restaurant downtown next week.”
    • “What are your plans this weekend? Want to take a day trip to the coast?”
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Expert Q&A

  • Question
    Is it better to call or text a girl?
    Patti Novak Williams
    Patti Novak Williams
    Professional Matchmaker & Dating Coach
    Patti Novak Williams is a Professional Matchmaker in Las Vegas, Nevada. With over 20 years of experience, Patti specializes in working with clients one on one to help them find love. She has helped match hundreds of couples, engagements, and marriages. Patti was the star of the critically acclaimed A&E series “Confessions of a Matchmaker.” She has been featured in the New York Times, the New York Daily News, the New York Post, and The Wall Street Journal, and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, TODAY with Hoda and Kathy Lee, The Rachael Ray Show, CBS’ The Early Show, CNN, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, The Nate Berkus Show, and Fox’s The Morning Show With Mike & Juliet. Patti published a book in 2008 with Random House titled “Get Over Yourself!: How to Get Real, Get Serious, and Get Ready to Find True Love.”
    Patti Novak Williams
    Professional Matchmaker & Dating Coach
    Expert Answer
    Certainly don't text all the time. That's a no-no, first five dates, people should do bare minimum texting, but even phone chatting. Make that phone call after you've met her once, you liked her, call her, and ask her out for dinner. I'm assuming it's reciprocal, and you go out for a second date. Then you could text three days later and just say, “Hey, woke up thinking about you. I hope you're having a great day. Let's touch base over the weekend.” It should not be this constant worry of communicating over the phone.
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