Get to Know Someone Questions

If you are one of those people who are always at a loss as to what to talk to or ask people, when you meet them for the first time, let me tell you one thing, you are not alone. There are hundreds of people out there who might be too shy or who simply do not know what to talk when they meet new people. So, to help you out, given below is a list of some "get to know someone questions", which are sure to work as great conversation starters.

Common Get to Know Someone Questions
When you are meeting somebody for the first time, there are some basic things that you should know about the person such as his/her name, age, etc. So, the initial questions to get to know someone should border around these areas. Here are some random questions to get to know someone.

• Hi, I am ... and you are?
• Where do you study/work?
• Where do you stay?
• If he stays at a distance from the city center, you may ask further, "How do you commute?" Empathize by saying "must be taking you a long time to reach (college/work)".
• If you have met the person at a party, ask, "How do you know (name of the host)?
• If you have met him at a bar, you may ask, "Do you come to this place often?"...add further.."I like the ambiance/music of this place"
• Give an opinion or two about the food being served, "I like (name of the dish or drink) served here". Then proceed to ask, "What's your favorite cuisine?"
• What kind of movies do you watch? Or what kind of music you like?

These are some of the good get to know someone questions. If you feel that the other person is responding and is interested in being friends with you, you may proceed to ask him some more personal questions. Here are some questions to ask to get to know someone better.

Interesting Get to Know Someone Questions
These questions should be asked only if you have developed some kind of comfort level with the person. Or, you may reserve them for your second meeting.

• Do you believe in astrology? What is your astrological sign?
• Where did you spend your childhood? What is the best memory that you have of your childhood? (perfect get to know you question for the opposite sex)
• What do you like to do in your free time? If he tells you his hobby, ask further questions on the same.
• If the other person says he likes to read book, ask him, "Who is your favorite author?" or "Which is your favorite book?".
• If the other person says traveling, ask him "Which countries have you been to?" Every time you ask him about his hobbies, add a few lines about it yourself, like I have traveled to so and so place myself or I remember as a child my favorite book was (name of the book).
• Are you an indoor person or an outdoor one?
• On a holiday, what do you prefer, "Mountains or the Sea"?
• Tell me three good things about you. (share yours too)
• Do you keep lots of secrets? Tell me one thing about you which no one else knows.
• Do you have any regrets in life?

Fun Questions to Get to Know Someone
Fun how to get to know someone questions are the perfect way to break the ice, whether it's on a date or a friendly get-together. Here are some fun questions to get to know someone.

• What is the craziest thing that you have ever done in your entire life?
• Do you get embarrassed easily? Which has been the most embarrassing moment of your life?
• What is your take on "Chicken came before egg"?
• (If it's opposite sex) Which has been your worst dating experience? Do you still get worked up thinking about it? You may share your own experiences here first so that he or she feels comfortable sharing theirs.
• Do you believe in life after death? Have you seen or experienced spirits around you?
• If you were given a chance to change your name for a day, what would you opt for?

Here's hoping that the above mentioned get to know someone questions come handy the next time you set out to start a conversation with a stranger. One last tip before I sign off - While making a conversation, make sure that you do not convert it into a get to know someone quiz by asking questions left, right and center. Be subtle when you ask something and share your own experiences in between as well. After all, to become friends, the other person needs to know you too, right? So, without feeling pressurized and keeping a smile on your face, go ahead and enjoy your interactions. Best of luck!