Good questions to ask new friends

Asking good questions to new friends can help you build a stronger connection, learn more about them, and find common interests. Here are some questions you can ask new friends:

Light and casual questions

  1. What do you like to do in your free time?
  2. What's your favorite hobby or activity?
  3. What kind of music/movies/books do you enjoy?
  4. Do you have any pets? What kind?
  5. What's your favorite travel destination or place you'd like to visit?

Getting to know them better

  1. What do you do for work or study?
  2. What are your goals and aspirations?
  3. What's the best advice you've ever received?
  4. What's something that's on your bucket list?
  5. What's your favorite way to relax and unwind?

Fun and playful questions

  1. If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be and why?
  2. What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
  3. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
  4. What's your go-to spontaneous date night idea?
  5. If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Deeper and more meaningful questions

  1. What's something that's been on your mind lately?
  2. What's the most important lesson you've learned in life?
  3. What do you value most in relationships?
  4. What's something you're proud of accomplishing?
  5. What's something you're looking forward to in the future?

Questions to help you find common ground

  1. Have you ever been to [insert shared interest or location]?
  2. Do you have any favorite sports teams or players?
  3. Have you read any good books or seen any good movies lately?
  4. Do you have any favorite restaurants or cuisines?
  5. Have you ever attended [insert event or festival]?

Remember, the key is to be genuine and interested in getting to know your new friend. Ask follow-up questions and listen actively to what they have to say. Good luck!