Interesting questions to ask new friends

Asking interesting questions to new friends can help you build a connection, learn more about them, and create a sense of mutual understanding. Here are some interesting questions to ask new friends:

Light-hearted and fun questions

  1. If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be 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 on a whim?
  5. If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?

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?

Work and education

  1. What do you do for work, and what's your favorite part about it?
  2. What's the most interesting project you've worked on recently?
  3. What's your favorite subject to learn about, and why?
  4. What's the best advice you've received about your career or education?
  5. If you could switch careers for a day, what would you do and why?

Food and drink

  1. What's your favorite type of cuisine and why?
  2. Do you have a go-to coffee shop or restaurant?
  3. What's the best meal you've ever had, and where was it?
  4. Do you have a favorite wine or beer? Why?
  5. Have you ever tried a new food or drink and loved it? What was it?

Remember, the key to asking interesting questions is to be genuine, curious, and respectful. Listen actively to their responses and share your own experiences and thoughts to build a connection.