109 “Get To Know You Questions” - The Best List of 2023
Looking for “get to know you questions” that aren’t a total snooze? We’ve got you covered. Whether you're at a social gathering, team-building event, or simply want to make new friends, this list of 109 genuinely interesting icebreakers that will get people talking, laughing, and connecting in no time.
Why Get To Know You Questions?
Ever been stuck in a conversation that feels as exciting as watching paint dry? We've all been there. That's where get-to-know-you questions come in handy! They're not just questions; they're conversation starters, relationship builders, and sometimes, even life-changers. They help you peel back layers, revealing the fascinating stories and thoughts of those around you.
Crafting the Perfect Question
The secret sauce? It's all in the approach. These questions should be open-ended, thought-provoking, and sometimes, a little unexpected. They're the type of questions that make someone go, "Huh, I've never thought about that before!"
Interesting “Get to know you” questions
If you won the lottery today, what would be your first purchase?
What is a fact about you that we could never guess?
If you could switch lives with any person, who would it be?
If you to choose, what brand (restaurant, home good, beverage etc.) would you want to be the face of?
If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?
What is one thing on your bucket list that you haven't accomplished yet?
If you could instantly become an expert in any field or skill, what would it be and why?
If you were given the power to make one global change, what would it be and why?
What is the most memorable concert or live performance you've ever attended?
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you want to have with you?
What is the strangest food combination you've ever tried or enjoyed?
If you could travel back in time to any era, which one would you choose and why?
What is your favorite book or movie of all time, and why does it resonate with you?
If you were a character in a TV show or movie, who would you be and why?
If you could be any fictional character for a day, who would you choose and why?
What is the most adventurous thing you've ever done or would like to do?
If you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them?
What is the most embarrassing or funny thing that has ever happened to you?
If you could live in any country other than your own, where would you choose to live and why?
What is your favorite board game or card game, and why do you enjoy playing it?
If you could have dinner with any three people, living or dead, who would you invite and why?
What is the most inspiring or life-changing piece of advice you've ever received?
What do you think happens when we die?
If you could witness any historical event, which one would you choose and why?
If you had to trade lives with anyone for a week, who would you choose and why?
What is your favorite childhood memory that still brings a smile to your face?
What is your most prized possession and what is the story behind it?
If you were to write a book, what genre would it be and what would it be about?
What is your favorite way to practice self-care or pamper yourself?
If you had a time machine, would you go back in time or visit the future? Where would you go and what would you do?
What is your favorite word in any language and why?
If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be and why?
What is your favorite hidden gem (book, movie, restaurant, etc.) that you think more people should know about?
Who’s the most influential person in your life?
If you could magically become an expert in any sport, which one would you choose and why?
If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one skill or ability, what would it be and why?
What is the most valuable lesson you've learned from a difficult experience in your life?
“Get To Know You” Questions for Work
What is the best piece of advice you've ever received and who gave it to you?
What's the most unusual or interesting job you've ever had, and what did you learn from it?
What is the most challenging or daring experience you've had that pushed you out of your comfort zone?
Describe yourself in three words.
If you were given a year off with pay, how would you spend it?
If you switch jobs with anyone else at the company, who would it be and why?
What’s your least favorite part of your job?
What’s your favorite part of your job?
What’s the most niche skill you wish you had?
If you could have a conversation with your future self, what advice or question would you want to share or ask?
What is the most inspiring or life-changing book you've ever read and why?
What was your first job?
What’s your worst job you’ve ever had?
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
If you couldn’t work in this industry, what job would you want to be doing?
What’s the worst experience you’ve ever had with a customer or client, in any job?
If you had to trade lives with anyone for a week, who would you choose and why?
What is your favorite childhood memory that still brings a smile to your face?
If you could eliminate one thing from your daily routine, what would it be and why?
What’s a compliment you want to give to somebody on your team?
What is your favorite thing about yourself that you often overlook or underestimate?
What is the most interesting job you've ever had, and what did you learn from it?
What is your favorite quote or motto that you live by?
Funny “Get to know you” questions
What is your spirit animal and why?
If you could have a personal theme song that played every time you entered a room, what would it be and why?
If you were a dessert, what dessert would you be and why?
What is your go-to karaoke song and why?
What is your most interesting/embarrassing vice?
What’s a cartoon character that you had a crush on as a kid?
What is your favorite smell and what memories or emotions does it evoke for you?
What actor/actress would you choose to play you in a movie based on your life?
If you could have any animal as a pet, regardless of practicality, what would it be and why?
What is the most adventurous thing you've ever eaten or would like to try?
What’s your go-to dance move?
If you had an unlimited budget for a day, what would you do and where would you go?
What is the most memorable dream you've ever had, and do you think it had any significance?
Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not?
Do you believe in Bigfoot? Why or why not?
If you could have a special power that is not typically associated with superheroes, what would it be and how would you use it?
If you could be a character in any movie or TV show, who would you be and why?
If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? (and no, you cannot choose money!)
What is your favorite conspiracy theory or urban legend, and do you believe in it?
If you could invent a new holiday, what would it be called and how would it be celebrated?
What is the most unusual or surprising thing you've ever won or received as a prize?
Basic questions to get to know someone
If you had one food every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What is the best meal you’ve ever had in your life? Describe in detail!
What is your favorite season and why?
Would you describe yourself as an introvert or extrovert?
What’s one thing you can’t go a day without?
What is the most spontaneous trip or adventure you've ever taken?
What is the best piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
If you could have any type of food or cuisine magically prepared for you at any time, what would it be
If you had the opportunity to meet your idol, what is the one question you would ask them?
If you could instantly learn any language, which one would you choose and why?
What is the most unusual or unique talent or skill you possess?
If you were a character in a book, how would you want the author to describe you?
What is your favorite way to spend a weekend or day off?
If you could master any form of art (painting, music, dance, etc.), which one would you choose and why?
What is your most interesting/embarrassing vice?
Do you have any nicknames? If so, please explain!
What is the most unusual or interesting item you have in your home?
If you could be any mythical creature, which one would you choose and why?
What is your favorite word or phrase in a foreign language and what does it mean?
How much money would you have to be paid to go skydiving?
What is the most interesting or unique tradition from your family or cultural background?
If you could have a conversation with your pet or any animal, what would you ask them?
What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on?
What is the most memorable or unusual job interview experience you've had?
What’s your favorite song in the entire world?
What is the most memorable or extraordinary act of kindness you've experienced or witnessed?
What movie scene makes you cry every time no matter what?
What’s your favorite invention ever?
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