6 best conversation topics for your Chinese New Year gathering

These conversation starters will help you break the ice at your visitings.

By Kayce Teo - 5 Feb 2016

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Don't know what to say to a relative you haven't seen in ages? We have some ideas on how to get you started - besides the usual boring "How's work/life/school?" questions.

"Do you know what to say during lohei and what the phrases mean?"

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Do this fun virtual lohei immediately and learn the Chinese idioms and their meanings too!

"Have you tried the new salted egg yolk croissant that is all the rage now?"

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See our recommendations here.

"Did you know this woman shared her husband with her twin sister?"

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Yes, it's true! Read it here, and you'll avoid answering questions about your personal life from prying relatives.

Also read:

TRUE STORY: "I get my sister to bake for my tea sessions and lie to my friends that I made the sweets"

TRUE STORY: "My maid slept with my neighbours in our bed!"

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"The Australian dollar and Japanese Yen are at an all-time low. Any plans on travelling to either of the countries?"

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You can also whip out these cool Airbnb places in Japan to show them, or introduce them to this Australian website which helps you plan your trip to down under.

Or if you're planning on a trip yourself, check out these travel apps that will help you save money on your next trip.

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"How is your horoscope looking this year?"

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Instead of discussing boring work plans, why not inject a little fun into it with horoscope readings? Here's our year-long forecast for 2016, and 12 lucky travel destinations based on your zodiac sign to check out.

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"The COE is the lowest it's been for a while now. Will you consider buying a car?"

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We're sure everyone has an opinion about the COE prices.

To make sure you sound informed, you can also discuss with them how to save on car insurance.

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