Questions to Get to Know Someone
Meeting people and turning acquaintances into friends is part of what life is all about. If you meet someone you feel an immediate connection with, it is good to engage him/her in an interesting conversation that will help you know more about the persons life, background, likes and dislikes.
Below, we have compiled a list of questions to get to know someone. These questions are perfect for learning more about someone.
Simple Getting to Know You Questions
How often do you play sports?
What job would you be terrible at?
What are your hobbies, and how did you get into them?
What skill would you like to master?
What’s your favorite genre of book or movie?
What is special about the place you grew up?
What is the luckiest thing that has happened to you?
Who is your hero?
Do you like or dislike surprises? Why or why not?
What is your favorite childhood memory?
Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?
How many languages do you speak?
What’s your most prized possession and why?
If you could join any past or current music group which would you want to join?
Do you love or hate rollercoasters?
If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have?
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
What are you most likely to become famous for?
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
What takes up too much of your time?
Would you say you’re more of an extrovert or an introvert?
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
What’s your favorite food and drink?
What really makes you angry?
What’s your favorite ice cream topping?
How different was your life one year ago?
Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
Where is the most relaxing place you’ve ever been to?
What is the most annoying question that people ask you regularly?
Who would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
Have you ever had a secret admirer?
How old were you when you learned Santa wasn’t real? How did you find out?
Who was your first crush?
What’s your favorite board game?
What was the best compliment you’ve received?
What is the strangest dream you’ve ever had?
Are you a clean or messy person?
What’s something you’ve been meaning to try but just haven’t gotten around to it?
What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way?
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
What are some things you’ve had to unlearn?
Do you like going to the movies or prefer watching at home?
What motivates you to work hard?
What’s your dream car?
What makes you laugh the most?
How old were you when you had your first celebrity crush, and who was it?
What city would you most like to live in?
What would be the most amazing adventure to go on?
If all jobs had the same pay and hours, what job would you like to have?
What’s your favorite family recipe?
Have you ever had a surprise party?
On a scale of 1-10 how funny would you say you are?
Would you rather be loved or love?
Name the one bad quality you wouldn’t mind in a partner.
What one thing do you really want but can’t afford yet?
Ideally, how would you spend your birthday?
Do you have any pet peeves?
What type of music are you into?
What are you absolutely determined to do?
Deep Questions to Ask to Get to Know Someone
Are you religious or spiritual?
What makes you feel accomplished?
Would you ever take back someone who cheated?
Who is that one person you can talk to about just anything?
Are you confrontational?
What’s the one thing that people always misunderstand about you?
What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done and would you do it again?
What’s your biggest regret in life?
What’s been your biggest mistake so far in life and what did you learn from it?
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
What is the greatest struggle you’ve overcome?
What is the weirdest thing about you?
If you could tell your former self one thing right now what would it be?
What’s the closest you’ve ever come to being arrested?
What’s your philosophy in life?
Is what you’re doing now what you always wanted to do growing up?
How do you feel about sharing your password with your partner?
Do you usually stay friends with your exes?
When was the last time you broke someone’s heart?
What did your past relationship teach you?
If a genie granted you 3 wishes right now, what would you wish for?
Does your job make you happy?
What’s something you can’t go a day without doing?
Why do you think you’re still single?
What’s one thing that bothers you most about the world today?
What are some of your own personal goals in the next 5 years?
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken?
What song makes you unconditionally sad?
If you could have anybody else’s life, who’s would you take?
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
What is one dream you have yet to accomplish?
What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve done lately?
Why did your last relationship end?
What do you think about when you’re by yourself?
What are your thoughts on online dating or tinder?
Would you relocate for love?
Have you ever lost someone close to you?
What would you do if your parents didn’t like your partner?
What is a relationship deal breaker for you?
Which parent are you closer to and why?