it helps me by saying hi how was your day. how is the family. how was school. you can really start a conversation by asking any question
sports,cars,music
How's your day? What are you doing? What are you doing tonight? What's your favorite song? Etc...
A good one is " Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?" others would be to pick one of your best and most funniest memories, and even if you don't no the person say sumthin like " did i ever tell you...
How about "What question do you think is a good conversation starter?".