There\u2019s nothing like the excitement of a first date. The nervous energy, the romantic sparks, the possibility of finding someone to have a future with\u2014a great first date can leave you on cloud nine for days. But, as we all know, first dates can also be awkward. What if you don\u2019t click right away? What if you don\u2019t have much in common? What if the conversation is slow, and you run out of things to talk about? That\u2019s why it\u2019s handy to have some great first date questions in your back pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On typical first dates, you start by exchanging basic information, like where you\u2019re from, where you went to school and what you do for a living. But after you cover the basics, it can be hard to know what to say next\u2014especially if you met online, and already know a bit about your date\u2019s background. The goal is to have a conversation that flows, not small talk that results in one-word answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most first date banter, albeit polite and perfectly fine, isn\u2019t particularly interesting. Questions about your job or your hobbies are important, but we tend to cling to them for dear life rather than using them as a springboard to other topics. The next time you find yourself on a first date, breeze past the standard questions and dive into something more fun. Asking these first date questions will not only keep the conversation going, but will also make you stand out in your date\u2019s mind as a memorable and interesting person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you listen to any podcasts?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a modern twist on the age-old question, Have you read any good books lately?<\/em> which is a classic for a reason: It\u2019s a great way to learn more about your date\u2019s hobbies and interests without asking about them point-blank. Podcasts appeal to everyone, whether you\u2019re interested in business or comedy or true crime stories. Just about everyone can contribute to the podcast conversation, even if they don\u2019t listen to any. And who knows? Maybe you\u2019ll get a great recommendation or two out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s your spirit animal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another fun first date question, disguised as a way to get to know your date a little better. If you aren\u2019t familiar with the concept of spirit animals, it\u2019s the animal that you feel embodies your personality traits and quirks\u2014like a Patronus, for you Harry Potter<\/em> fans. So if your date says their spirit animal is a bear, that means something completely different than if they say they\u2019re a snake. Yes, it\u2019s just a fun comparison that you shouldn\u2019t take too seriously, but hearing how your date describes themselves can tell you a lot about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell me a joke.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This isn\u2019t a first date question, per se, but we\u2019re still counting it. Chances are your date won\u2019t have a joke at the ready (if they do, major bonus points to them), so this is an opportunity for you to swoop in and tell one. We suggest: Why did the tomato blush? Because it saw the salad dressing!<\/em> Corny? Yes. Will it lighten the mood and get you laughing? Absolutely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s the last thing you Googled?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This first date question might catch your date off guard first, but boy, does it set you up to have a long conversation. People tend to be protective about their internet search history, and we don\u2019t blame them\u2014the stuff we Google can seem SUPER weird out of context. But this is your chance to give it context. If you date searched \u201cwhere is Mount Rushmore\u201d or \u201cadult summer camp,\u201d there\u2019s probably a reason, and it would definitely make for interesting conversation. And don\u2019t forget to reciprocate. If they fess up about the weird stuff they\u2019ve been Googling, you should too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What actor would play you in the movie about your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Has anyone ever told you that you look like\u2026 ?<\/em> Most everyone has a celebrity doppelganger, and if they don\u2019t, you can help them find theirs. Bonus points if you brainstorm an idea for a new movie starring both of your lookalikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s in your freezer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The contents of one\u2019s freezer says a lot about them. Is your date\u2019s stocked with ice cream? Frozen fruit? Trader Joe\u2019s frozen dinners? Vodka? A little bit of everything? This first date question can reveal a bit about your date\u2019s lifestyle. If things are going well, you can also use it as a segue to move the date to another location for ice cream or frozen margaritas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next time you find yourself on a first date, pick a question or two from this list and work it into the conversation. You don\u2019t want to turn the date into an interview, but these first date questions can help you break the ice and loosen things up. Having fun is what it\u2019s all about!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Worried about what to ask? We’ve got you covered. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":12895,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[892],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-first-date-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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