A first date can be an awkward experience, full of uncomfortable pauses while each tries to think of the next conversation topic. Ideally, you don't want the next conversation topic to be too personal, but at the same time light and intriguing. You ultimately want to get a sense of the other person's interests and what motivates them, in order to get a clearer image of who they really are. In this article, we will hand you the keys to some conversation topics that are sure to please any man.

Sports

The key to many a mans heart is sports. Bring up a sport you enjoy, and it will surely lead to the ones he enjoys. He'll probably see you as a woman who enjoys the same sorts of activities as he does, or at the very least, as a woman who is open to sharing the odd sports event with. It may even lead to being invited out on a second date…to a sports event.

Work

Most people, men and women, are comfortable talking about their work. It's an area they feel qualified to speak about, and can be a nice icebreaker. It can also lead to funny stories, and learning experiences or insights into how the other person relates to other people.

A Funny Tale

A great conversation topic for any time is a funny tale. Make your date laugh with a story. Laughter is the best icebreaker, and can show your date that you like to smile and laugh. Men love a woman with a sense of humor!

Hobbies

Ask about your date's hobbies. Perhaps you share an interest or two, which can pave the way to many more dates in the future. Talking about your hobbies can give tremendous insight into someone's life, as well as show you how compatible the two of you could be. They say that opposites attract, but it's also true that most successful couples have a thing or two in common.

The next time you're on a date and you really want to impress a man, try one or all of the conversation topics found in this article. Once you break through the initial nervous silence, and find some common ground, you're sure to find many more conversation topics to share. A learning about and meeting new person is what dating is all about. With a little bit of practice, you'll soon be a pro, when it comes to conversational topics.