40 Questions To Ask On A First Date
There is quite simply nothing worse than the awkward silence on a first date. You should never go on a date without having some lines and questions lined up in your head, so you have something to fall back on if the conversation hits a brick wall. These can also help you to learn more about their character and whether a potential relationship is on the cards. We have therefore listed our favourite questions we think you should ask on a first date.
- Where in the world have you travelled?
- Do you have a pet? What type of pet?
- Tell me, who is the most interesting or famous person you have ever met?
- What is your favourite movie of all time?
- If you had a superpower, what would it be? (only to be asked if they seem like fans of Marvel, this one isn’t for everyone)
- Where did you last go on holiday?
- Where did you grow up?
- Where would you most like to live in the world?
- Do you have a dream or a life goal you’re going after?
- Where is the greatest place you have ever gone on holiday?
- If you won the lottery, what would you do with your time?
- Also, if you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would buy?
- What could you tell me which I wouldn’t be able to guess about you?
- What is your favourite TV series right now?
- What is a normal day at work like for you?
- What do you do for work?
- What’s your favourite band of all time?
- Are you a dog or a cat person?
- What is your favourite meal of all time? (A great way to cook her the favourite meal on the second date)
- Who’s your biggest role model?
- Are you a coffee or a tea drinker, or both?
- Are you an early riser or a late night person?
- Do you have a busy week ahead?
- What toppings would you pick on your dream pizza?
- Did you go to university? (If so, where)
- Have you ever done cocktail making?
- What’s top of your bucket list?
- Do you have any siblings?
- What was the last thing you bragged about?
- What is your favourite shop on the high street?
- Where do you see yourself in five years? (Try not to make it sound like an interview questions)
- If you could meet any character from history, who would it be?
- If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be?
- What is the worst first date you have ever been on? (This is a good opener for funny stories or a chance to make yourself look pretty good in comparison).
- What subject could you talk about all day if possible? (This is a great way to find a topic in common…Hopefully).
- What’s your favourite alcoholic drink?
- Among your friends, what do they know you for? How would they describe you?
- What fad did you never get into or find bizarre? (Have one yourself that you can use as an example, great convo starter)
- What animal do you think is the cutest in the world?
- What is the animal you dislike the most in the world?
- Are you scared of spiders?
- What’s the weirdest phobia you have?
- What household chore do you dread the most?
- How have you changed from the days when you were in high school?
- Have you ever done couchsurfing?
- Have you ever whitened your teeth? (We had to sneak that one in there)
- Have you ever won any money on the lottery?
- How tech savvy are you?
- Are you impulsive or do you consider things you buy quite deeply?
- What would you call a pet if you got one?
- What’s the most interesting job you’ve ever had?
- Have you ever been to Edinburgh Fringe festival?
- Would you ever go to La Tomatina?
- Do you follow any vloggers?
- Marmite, love it or hate it?
- What’s the most expensive item in your room?
- Are you confident with public speaking or do you hate it?
- Are you a TV watcher or stream on the laptop type of person?
- Do you have any nicknames?
- If you could be a successful musician or a sports person, which would you be?
- If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
- Do you like to cook?
- Are you career driven?
- When’s your birthday?
- What’s the most picturesque view you’ve ever seen?
- How did you meet your BFF?
- If you could live until 101 years old, would you rather keep your mind or your body the same as when you were 26?
- What was the best year of your life, so far? (Hopefully this year will now be your best…woo)
- What’s your favourite flavour of ice cream?
- Have you ever done karaoke?
Well now you have all the knowledge, all that's left is to quickly apply some activated charcoal deodorant and some teeth whitening powder.
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