I came across some conversation pieces when I was on the flight. Here they are!

Conversation Stopper

1. I require absolute silence from the people sitting in my row – SILENCE! (Hiss the last word for dramatic effect.)
   
2. Find the map in the in-flight magazine and say “Sorry, I’m memorizing the codes for all the airports, in reverse alphabetical order”
   
3. I’m sorry, I cannot talk with you – I have given up face-to-face conversation as a personal experiment.
   
4. I can’t really talk with anyone until I’ve had two drinks, and I always stop after my first.
   

Conversation Starter

1. If you could only drink one beverage for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Why?
   
2. If you had to give up one type of communication you use regularly, which would you choose? Why?
   
3. If you had to move to a different state, where would you go? Why?
   
4. What are the longest trips you’ve ever taken by distance and by duration? What was the best part of each?