If you’re entertaining anytime soon and are nervous about awkward silences, consider displaying one (or several) of these conversation pieces and get things flowing!
1. An interesting photo. We’re not just talking family photos here. To truly spark conversation the photo or album you display should contain people that your guests know, your guests or yourself with a celebrity, in an exotic location, or something otherwise interesting.
2. An exotic or interesting plant. Once someone mentions it don’t just thank them and move on, use it as an opportunity to jump start the conversation!
3. A great book. Displaying a beautiful coffee table book is nice, but a popular novel, book that has recently been made into a movie, or interesting biography also works. Anything that will get your guests talking!
4. A collection. Everyone collects something! Not only does the collection itself provide fodder for conversation, but you can also extend the conversation by asking what your guests collect and letting them tell their stories!
5. A musical instrument. Anything other than a piano can spark the interest of your guests and get conversation flowing. Just remember the instrument is there to start conversation, not so you can give a concert!
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