Questions for Getting to Know Friends
Establishing connections with new friends typically begins with conversation and exploring each other’s interests. The initial interaction often includes a variety of questions ranging from basic to profound, and even humorous. Below is a curated list of questions that you might consider asking friends:
Basic Questions
Here are some fundamental questions to help you get acquainted with friends:
- What is your favorite meal: breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
- What is your fondest childhood memory?
- How many siblings do you have?
- Which family member do you trust the most?
- Which season do you prefer?
- Who was your favorite teacher and why?
- What did you aspire to be when you were a child?
- What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten?
- What are your hobbies?
- What achievement are you most proud of?
- What really makes you angry?
- What tends to make you laugh the most?
- Did you ever have a nickname, and if so, what was it?
- How would your friends describe you?
- What is your favorite way to spend time with your family?
- Do you prefer beach trips or camping?
- Who is your favorite Hollywood star?
- What are the three apps on your phone that you check daily?
- Do you enjoy going to the movies, or do you prefer watching films at home?
- What would you change about yourself if you could?
- Who do you love spending time with, and why?
- Have you ever disliked something only to change your opinion later?
- Do you enjoy exercising?
- What is something that none of your family members know about you?
- Do you have any family nicknames?
- If you could do anything for one day, what would it be?
- What types of music do you enjoy listening to?
- Do you have a favorite holiday, and what makes it special?
- Who do you think is more important: friends or family?
- What has been the happiest moment of your life?
- How many languages do you speak?
- What is your favorite pet?
- What immediately calms you down when you’re stressed?
- What is the best gift you have ever received?
- Have you ever hidden something from your parents or lied to them?
- Do you sometimes wish you had grown up differently?
- What would you be willing to give up to achieve your dreams?
- How do you define family?
Thought-Provoking Questions
Here are some deeper questions you can pose to friends:
- What is the biggest lie you’ve ever told?
- What is the most useless talent you possess?
- If you could be a superhero, who would you be?
- Would you prefer to travel back in time or into the future?
- If there were no consequences for a day, what would you do?
- What is your favorite joke?
- What is the first thing you do when you feel bored?
- If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
- Are you related to any famous person?
- What is the boldest thing you have ever done?
- When did you mess something up but no one realized it was you?
- If you could change your name, what name would you choose?
- What is your favorite childhood memory?
- What is your favorite movie?
- What was the last movie you watched?
- What scents do you enjoy the most?