Get To Know You Questions

Ready for some fun get to know you questions you can ask? The best way to get to know someone is through good conversation. The bad news is, not all of us are good at starting conversations.

The good news is you don’t have to be. All you need are some good conversational questions to get in the flow of things.

So today, we have over 100 great questions that you can ask someone to get to know them better.

Get To Know You Questions

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Where do you work/go to school?
Where do you live?
Do you have any hobbies?
Do you like to collect anything?
Do you enjoy traveling?
Where is the best place that you’ve ever travelled to?
What’s the most unique experience you’ve ever had?
Where is your dream travel destination?
Do you consider yourself adventurous?

What are you most passionate about in life?
What do you hope to be doing in 10 years from now?
Do you have any children?
Do you want to have children in the future?
What are your thoughts on marriage?
What was your childhood like?
What is your favorite childhood memory?
What is your relationship with your parents like?
Were you/are you close with your grandparents?
Do you have any brothers or sisters?

What is your relationship with your siblings like?
Did you have a favorite teacher growing up? Why were they your favorite?
What was your favorite subject in school?
What was your least favorite subject in school?
Who is your best friend?
What type of movies do you like?
What is your favorite movie?
What is your favorite tv show?
What was your favorite tv show as a child?
What type of music do you listen to?

What motivates you to work hard?
What do you love most about your career?
Do you have any doubts about the career you’re in?
Do you enjoy sports?
What is your favorite sport?
Are you a dog person or a cat person?
Do you enjoy reading?
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite food?
Do you have a sweet tooth?

How do you like your coffee?
What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment thus far?
What are your primary goals in life?
What is on your bucket list?
What is your earliest memory?
What does your average day look like?
What do you like to do on your weekends?
Are you a morning person or a night person?
If you could meet one celebrity, who would you like to meet?
Who is your celebrity crush?

Questions To Get To Know Someone

Who do you consider to be your greatest hero?
What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
What makes you smile?
What makes you angry?
Do you consider yourself a risk taker?
Do you feel like you are understood by most people? Or do you feel misunderstood?
Do you have any pets?
Tell me about your life.
Do you have any strange talents?
What is your best talent?

Do you believe in the afterlife?
What are your religious beliefs?
Do you believe we are alone in the universe?
What do you think is the purpose of life?
What are you most afraid of?
Do you have any irrational fears?
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Are you a saver or a spender?
If I gave you a million dollars, how would you spend it?
If you could donate to one charity, which charity would you donate to?

Do you consider yourself to be more of an introvert or extrovert?
What’s your favorite holiday?
Do you listen to podcasts?
What was your favorite age growing up and why?
What’s your favorite season? Why?
Do you enjoy exercise?
What do you like to do in your alone time?
What makes you laugh?
What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?
What’s your last meal?

Questions To Ask To Get To Know Someone

What’s the worst job you’ve ever had?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Are you a romantic person?
How do you handle stress?
How much time do you spend with your family?
How much do you know about your family history? Have you ever looked into your family tree?
What is your love language?
Who do you confide in the most?
Do you believe in soul mates? Why or why not?
Have you ever been in love? How did you know?

What do you value most in your friendships?
Have you ever let go of a friendship that you cared about?
What are your favorite traits/characteristics about yourself?
Do you have any insecurities?
Do you forgive and forget or tend to hold a grudge?
Do you believe in astrology?
What’s your sign?
Have you ever lost someone you care about? How did you handle it?
Do you believe in second chances in a relationship?
Do you watch the news?

Do you spend a lot of time on social media? Or do you prefer to keep your life more private?
What is your definition of success?
What do you look for in a potential partner?
What are your deal breakers in a relationship?
Do you smoke?
Do you consider yourself to be an optimist or a pessimist?
What’s one thing you can’t live without?
Do you prefer shopping online or in-store?
Are you a big spender or a big saver?
What does self care look like to you?

Do you think our dreams have hidden meanings?
Do you ever have any recurring dreams?
What’s the worst nightmare you’ve ever had?
Have you ever experienced a night terror?
Is there anything you regret doing in this last year?
Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?
What do you think the purpose of life is?
How big is the universe?
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
If you could go back to one day in your life, what day would it be?

If you were presented with the opportunity to live forever, would you take it?
What are your favorite boy/girl names?
If you could time travel, what year would you travel to?
What was your favorite decade?
If you had a genie, what would your 3 wishes be?
You’re stranded on an island and can only take 3 things. What do you take?
If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you do?
Are you always early or always late?
Are there any conspiracy theories that you believe in?
What’s your favorite animal?

What is your idea of a perfect date?
If there was a movie to describe your life, what movie would it be?
If you had an actor/actress play you in a movie of your life, what actor/actress would it be?
Have you ever been to Disney Land?
What’s your best piece of advice?

Getting to know someone is an exciting journey filled with endless possibilities and delightful discoveries. By asking thoughtful and engaging questions, we open the doors to meaningful connections and lasting friendships.

Remember, these questions are just the beginning, and the real magic lies in the genuine interactions and shared experiences that follow.

Use these questions to get the conversation started and then just let it flow.

Sara Kae

Sara, a seasoned expert in wedding planning and date ideas, brings a wealth of experience to our couples blog. With a background in the television industry and hands-on involvement in a dozen weddings, including working as a wedding assistant on "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera," Sara has an innate understanding of the magic that makes weddings truly special. Growing up with four sisters has given her unique insights into the dating world, making her a go-to source for practical and heartfelt dating advice. Her knowledge and enthusiasm make her the perfect guide for couples seeking to infuse their relationships with creativity and love.