Interesting questions to ask a new friend

Asking interesting questions to a new friend can help you build a connection, learn more about each other, and create a strong foundation for your friendship. Here are some interesting questions to ask a new friend:

Light-hearted and fun questions

  1. If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
  2. What's the best advice you've ever received, and from whom?
  3. What's your go-to spontaneous date night idea?
  4. What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
  5. If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and how would you use it?

Personal growth and values

  1. What's something you're passionate about outside of work or school?
  2. What's the most important lesson you've learned about yourself in the past year?
  3. What do you value most in your relationships with others?
  4. What's something you're currently working on improving about yourself?
  5. What's your favorite book or podcast and why do you enjoy it?

Hobbies and interests

  1. What's your favorite hobby and how did you get into it?
  2. What's the best concert or show you've ever been to?
  3. Do you have a favorite sports team or player? Why?
  4. What's your favorite type of music and how do you like to listen to it?
  5. Have you ever learned a new skill or taken a class just for fun? What was it?

Childhood and nostalgia

  1. What's your favorite childhood memory and why is it so special?
  2. What's the best gift you've ever received as a kid?
  3. What's your favorite childhood game or activity and why did you love it?
  4. What's the most memorable family vacation you've ever taken?
  5. What's your favorite childhood book or movie and why did you love it?

Goals and aspirations

  1. What's something you're looking forward to accomplishing in the next year?
  2. What's your dream job or career path?
  3. What's the biggest risk you've ever taken, and was it worth it?
  4. What's something you're proud of accomplishing?
  5. If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Remember, the key to asking interesting questions is to be genuine, curious, and respectful. Listen actively to your new friend's responses and show interest in their thoughts and experiences. Good luck!