Getting to Know You Questions

Let us consider a relatively common present day scenario. You happen to be the average Joe who steps out of his house at 8.30 in the morning, catches the 8.40 bus to the train station, has breakfast in the cafeteria, then catches the 9.20 metro to the other side of town, steps off the train, only to get into another bus, which then takes you to your place of work. Evenings are no different either. So with four bus and two train journeys becoming permanent fixtures in your daily scheme of things, you would surely be one of those people who stands a chance of seeing quite a few pretty faces every now and then. And with so much time to kill during those endless bus and train journeys, it wouldn't hurt if you got to know a few of those pretty faces, would it? No Sir, it wouldn't!

So the next morning you do see an exceptionally pretty face on the morning train. What's better, the seat next to hers is empty too! In your mind, you find yourself saying, "We have an hour to kill and I sure am interested in getting to know you better. How 'bout you getting to know me as well?". Well, if you could say that aloud, and with enough confidence, then it's fine. But if you're the kind of person who's extremely bad at coming up with spontaneous conversation starter questions in such situations, what do you do? Well, to make things a wee bit simpler, here is a list of 'getting to know you' questions that is presented in the following section of this article. These 'getting to know you' activities also act as icebreakers and can help you make some long lasting friends.

Getting to Know You Questions - What to Ask and What Not to Ask

If you spot a pretty face and you are serious about getting to know each other, then remember one thing before you make an attempt at conversation. Knowing what to ask is important, yes, but in such circumstances, knowing what NOT to ask is equally important, if not more. We will first have a look at the former before proceeding to the latter.

Getting to Know You Questions - List of Questions to Ask
Here is a generic list of questions that you can consider asking, when you're interested in getting to know people whom you've newly met. Please note, the questions outlined below are in random order and not in any particular sequential order.

• Are you new to the city?
• Where are you from?
• Where did you do your schooling from?
• Do you like sports? What's your favorite football team?
• How many siblings do you have?
• Did you always want to be a XXX? (the person's profession)
• What do you like to do in your spare time?
• What kind of music do you like?
• Any interesting places that you've traveled to lately?
• Are you a foodie?
• Any particular cuisines or dishes that you like the most?
• What kind of movies do you like?
• Are you fond of pets?
• What is your attitude when it comes to money? Are you a spender or a saver?
• What does your name mean?
• When is your birthday?
• What is your zodiac sign?
• What are your preferences when it comes to clothes and fashion?
• Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
• Are you an outdoors person?
• Are you an adventurous person by nature or do you prefer playing it safe?
• What is your idea of a great vacation?
• How was your childhood like?

If it's a pretty lady that you're interested in, you could consider reading more on questions to ask a girl. Ladies, if it's the cute guy across the table that you're interested in dating, here are some conversation starters with a guy.

Getting to Know You Questions - What Not to Ask
If you're serious about getting to know the other person better and you don't want to drive him or her away in a hurry, then you better refrain from asking the following sort of questions:

• How much do you earn?
• How much do you weigh?
• Are you a virgin?
• Does size matter?
• Have you had plastic surgery?
• Have you ever been in prison?
• Are you into drugs?

This was a short overview on 'getting to know you' questions. I trust you have understood the gist of it. Keep it in mind, and ask the right questions if you're genuinely interested in getting to know a newly met stranger.