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If you’ve got a first date coming up, you’re probably feeling pretty excited, but you may also be a little nervous about keeping a good conversation going. You’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a thorough list of questions to ask on a first date, so that you can connect with the other person and get to know them better. We’ve also included expert insights from professional matchmakers and dating coaches about how to make great conversation, so keep reading!
Ice Breaker Questions for a First Date
- What do you like to do in your free time?
- What’s your favorite vacation destination?
- Who’s your celebrity crush?
- What’s your favorite type of music to listen to?
- What has been the highlight of your week so far?
- What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday?
- Are you more of an indoorsy or outdoorsy person?
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- ↑ https://extension.usu.edu/hru/blog/10-questions-to-ask-on-a-first-date-and-5-questions-to-avoid
- ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/life/a23782848/first-date-questions/
- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/36_questions_for_increasing_closeness
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2020/10/15/923962314/good-conversations-take-time-and-attention-heres-how-to-have-better-ones
- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/active_listeninghttps://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/active_listening