Questions To Ask On A First Date

Do you have a hot date coming up soon and you are worried about the awkward silence that descends when you run out of things to say? Well, fear not, because I have your back. I am the queen of questions, just ask my friends. Rather than feeling the pressure and the spotlight is on me, I prefer instead to fill any silence with questions that will have people opening up and sharing their stories, and funny enough, the time flies by.

But saying that, silence is okay. It does take time to accept it. It takes practice. It takes being okay with yourself. It takes feeling comfortable with where you are.

It is a great trait to be able to talk less and listen more. But at the same time, you don’t want to be one of those people who take nothing in that the other person is saying, and is constantly trying to think of the next thing to say. By listening with intent and following the conversation you will feel it will just flowing without effort. Reply to your date's answers with appropriate comments or questions and appear interested. A little humour can go a long way too, to ease any nerves.

So try these conversation starters out and let me know how you go…

What is the thing you are most proud of?

Who is the person who knows you the best right now?

What do you like about living by yourself?

What is the best thing about your job?

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

If you won the lotto, what would be the first thing you would do?

What are the top three cities you would like to visit?

What is the best meal you have ever had?

Have you read any good books lately?

Is this your forever city?

Did you have a childhood pet?

What does your Sunday usually look like?

What do you like to do for fun?

Who would you haunt if you were a ghost?

If you could be an animal, which would you be?

What are you most excited about at the moment?

What are your passions?

What terrifies you?

Have you ever done any volunteer work?

What made you laugh today?

Do you have any scars?

When was the last time you had to be brave?

Have you been on any holidays recently?  

Are you working on anything exciting at the moment?  

What are your go to questions, other than ‘what do you do for work?’ Let us know in the comment section below