{"id":13741,"date":"2016-11-16T14:02:59","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T22:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=13741"},"modified":"2021-12-15T01:12:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T09:12:31","slug":"dating-questions-ask-first-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/first-date-tips\/dating-questions-ask-first-date\/","title":{"rendered":"75 Creative First Date Questions to Ask Anyone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With every first date<\/a> comes a flurry of excitement. Will you hit it off? Will sparks fly? What if he or she ends up being the one? But dates can also bring up nerves. What if you have no chemistry? What if there\u2019s something in your teeth? What if you have nothing to say to each other? Fortunately, we can help with that last one using a few creative first date questions that will help you start a conversation<\/a> with anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you met your date online, through friends, or out in the world, there are bound to be things you don\u2019t know about him or her. So it\u2019s important to ask some questions to get to know the person better. Even if you don\u2019t turn out to be a perfect match, you can still enjoy the other person\u2019s conversation and company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So here they are\u201475 creative and thoughtful first date questions to keep in your back pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First date questions: all you’ll ever need…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Have you ever changed career paths?
\n\u2022 Do you have, or have you ever had, a mentor?
\n\u2022 How’d you get started in your career?
\n\u2022 Did you go to college? What was your major? Where did you go?
\n\u2022 If you could have any job aside from the one you have now, what would it be?
\n\u2022 Do you ever see yourself going back to school?
\n\u2022 Did you always want to do what you do now?
\n\u2022 What do you like about what you do?
\n\u2022 What’s your schedule usually like?
\n\u2022 Do you like your boss and co-workers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Are you close to your family? Do they live nearby?
\n\u2022 Does your family have any special traditions?
\n\u2022 Do you have a big family?
\n\u2022 How did your parents meet?
\n\u2022 Where did your parents grow up?
\n\u2022 Where is your family from?
\n\u2022 What was the most memorable family trip you took as a kid?
\n\u2022 Is there anyone in your family you really look up to?
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your favorite holiday tradition?
\n\u2022 Which family member are you most similar to?
\n\u2022 Which family member are you closest too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing Up
\n<\/strong>\u2022 Where did you grow up?
\n\u2022 What were you like as a kid?
\n\u2022 Did you ever get in trouble in school? With your family?
\n\u2022 Where did you make your closest friends?
\n\u2022 What was your favorite age?
\n\u2022 What was your best year?
\n\u2022 Would you go back if you could?
\n\u2022 Did you play any sports as a kid?
\n\u2022 Did you play an instruments as a kid? 
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pop culture and entertainment<\/strong>
\n\u2022 What\u2019s a book that you\u2019d love to see be made into a movie?
\n\u2022 Do you listen to any podcasts?
\n\u2022 What actor would play you in the movie about your life?
\n\u2022 What TV show do you think was cancelled too early?
\n\u2022 What’s the last book your read?
\n\u2022 What’s the last show you got addicted to?
\n\u2022 What’s the last movie you saw?
\n\u2022 Any good movies you want to see that are out right now?
\n\u2022 What are you listening to right now?
\n\u2022 Who are your favorite artists or bands?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobbies
\n<\/strong>\u2022 What do you usually do on the weekends?
\n\u2022 What did you do last weekend?
\n\u2022 What’s the last trip you took?
\n\u2022 Do you have any trips planned?
\n\u2022 Whats your next adventure going to be?
\n\u2022 Have any special skills you could teach me or introduce me to?
\n\u2022 What’s something you’ve always wanted to try?
\n\u2022 What’s your hidden talent?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dating <\/strong>
\n\u2022 What made you ask me out\/accept my invitation?
\n\u2022 How long have you been single?
\n\u2022 What was the longest relationship you ever had?
\n\u2022 Do you date a lot?
\n\u2022 Are you a dating pro or a novice?
\n\u2022 Do you have any dating horror stories?
\n\u2022 Have you ever tried online dating?
\n\u2022 Are most of your friends single, dating, or married?
\n\u2022 When was the last time you went on a date?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grab bag<\/strong>
\n\u2022 What\u2019s the last thing you Googled?
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your spirit animal?
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your perfect New Year\u2019s Eve?
\n\u2022 What\u2019s your favorite joke?
\n\u2022 What’s your guilty pleasure?
\n\u2022 What\u2019s in your freezer right now?
\n\u2022 Ever get a tattoo?
\n\u2022 Do you cook a lot? Do you enjoy it?
\n\u2022 What are your favorite restaurants in the area?
\n\u2022 What’s your favorite drink? Are you a beer or wine person?
\n\u2022 Are you a coffee junkie?
\n\u2022 Are you a big social media person?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These first date questions are a great way to break the ice or keep the conversation going when you feel like you\u2019re out of things to talk about. But they also help you learn whether you\u2019re interested in pursuing another date with someone. So as important as asking questions is, it\u2019s equally important to listen to your date\u2019s answers, and provide thoughtful opinions of your own. Don\u2019t ask them all in one night! You don\u2019t want the date to turn into an interview. When you see an opportunity, drop in a question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, not all of these first date questions will be appropriate for every situation. If your date seems uncomfortable talking about his or her family, no need to press the topic. If the conversation is steered toward dating history, and you feel comfortable asking about it, great! But if not, that\u2019s fine too. Every date will be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next time you\u2019re on a date, work one or two of these dating questions into the conversation and see where it takes you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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