In fact, a few reliable conversation starters may be just as necessary an entertaining essential as your favorite dinnerware.

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Don't get stuck discussing the weather. Entertaining is more than setting the table and cooking a meal. It's also about making guests feel comfortable—and that can mean helping the convo flow.

Below, see a lengthy list of conversation starters, topics, and questions to help spark interesting discussion during dinner parties and social situations where you very much do not want to be ...