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Get to Know You Questions

For new friends, new roommates, new coworkers or a first date. They go a little beyond small talk without getting personal too fast.

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The full list: 30 questions

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Get to know you (30)

  1. Where did you grow up, and what was it like?
  2. What do you do for fun?
  3. What is your idea of a perfect day?
  4. What is something you're passionate about?
  5. What is the best trip you have ever taken?
  6. What are you currently reading, watching or listening to?
  7. Do you have any siblings? What are they like?
  8. What is your favorite meal to cook?
  9. What is something you've always wanted to try?
  10. What would your friends say is your best quality?
  11. What did you want to be when you were younger?
  12. What is your favorite way to relax?
  13. Are you a planner or spontaneous?
  14. What is a tradition from your family you love?
  15. What's the best advice you've ever gotten?
  16. What is your favorite place in this city?
  17. What is something most people don't know about you?
  18. Are you more of an early bird or a night owl?
  19. What is your favorite season and why?
  20. What makes you laugh the hardest?
  21. What was the highlight of your last year?
  22. What is a skill you're proud of?
  23. Where would you live if you could live anywhere?
  24. What's a movie or show you'd recommend to anyone?
  25. What's a small thing that annoys you more than it should?
  26. What is your go-to karaoke song?
  27. What is a goal you're working toward?
  28. What's the best concert you've been to?
  29. What's your favorite way to spend a rainy day?
  30. What three words would describe you?

How to use icebreaker questions

  1. Pick a category that fits the room: work, students, virtual or new friends.
  2. Draw one question and ask the whole group. One question is enough for most meetings.
  3. Go around in order so nobody has to volunteer, and let people pass.
  4. Answer it yourself first. It shows the length and tone you're looking for.
  5. Keep it to 30 to 60 seconds a person. For large groups, use breakout rooms or pairs.

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Questions people ask

What is a good icebreaker question?

A good icebreaker is easy to answer in a sentence, has no wrong answer, and gives people a small window into each other. 'What's a small thing that makes your day better?' works better than 'Tell us about yourself'.

What are good icebreakers for work meetings?

Questions about routines, recommendations and small wins work well: 'What's one thing you're looking forward to this week?' or 'What tool could you not live without?'. Avoid anything about politics, religion, money or family situations.

How long should an icebreaker take?

For a regular meeting, five minutes or less. Ask one question and limit each answer to about 30 seconds. Save longer games for team-building sessions.

What are icebreakers for virtual meetings?

Questions people can answer by looking around them work well on video calls: show your mug, describe the view from your window, introduce a pet. See the 'Virtual meetings' category.

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