Questions To Ask To Get To Know Someone Better

If you are going out on a date with someone who you do not know very well, you may feel as if you want to learn more about that person. One good way to learn more about a person is to ask them questions on a variety of subjects. It doesn't necessarily have to be a first date, it could be your second or third date, but asking questions will show that you are interested in the other person. Here are some questions you can ask your date to keep the conversation flowing and learn more about them.

ENTERTAINMENT INTERESTS

•What kind of movies do you like to watch? Comedy, action, drama?
•What are some of your favorite movies?
•Would you rather sit at home and watch a movie or go out to the theater?
•Who are some of your favorite music artists?
•What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
•What television shows do you watch?
•If you could be any celebrity, who would it be and why?
•Do you like watching sports? If so, who are your favorite teams?

TRAVEL

•If you could go anywhere on vacation, where would it be?
•Do you like going to the beach?
•Do you travel often?
•Do you like sightseeing or do you prefer action and adventure while on vacation?
•Have you ever been to any foreign countries?
•Can you speak another language?
•Where are your favorite vacation spots?

FAMILY AND HOME LIFE

•How many siblings do you have?
•Do you have a big family?
•Are you close with your family?
•Do you have your own place?
•Who do you live with?

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

•Do you have any hobbies?
•Do you have any talents?
•Do you play any instruments?
•Can you play any sports?
•What do you like to do with your free time?
•Have you read any good books lately?
•Did you ever go skydiving? Would you ever go skydiving?
•Do you enjoy (insert activity here)? Think of an activity that you enjoy and ask them if they enjoy doing the same activity.

FOOD

•What are some of your favorite foods?
•Do you like to cook?
•Do you have any favorite restaurants?
•Do you like trying new food or do you prefer sticking to what you like?

ANIMALS

•Do you have any pets?
•What is your favorite animal?
•Have you ever been to a zoo?

DATING

•Where are some places that you would like to go on a date?
•What kind of relationship are you looking for? (example: dating, casual or commitment)
•What are some of the traits that you look for in a person?

EDUCATION AND CAREER

•What do you do for a living?
•Do you like your job?
•How many years have you been working at your job?
•Did you ever do any volunteer work?
•Did you go to college? If so, which college did you attend?
•Where did you go to high school?
•What would be your dream job?
•As a child, what kind of job did you want when you grew up?