London’s The Yards, Covent Garden offers ‘conversation menus’ to avoid awkward silences on first dates

All hail the death of the awkward silence, as one London venue has grown so bored of inept chit-chat that it is helping customers with conversation starters.

The Yards Covent Garden is launching “Conversation menus” to avoid cringeworthy moments and awkward silences in situations such as a first date or an awkward family reunion.