Get to Know You Questions Generator
A curated list of the best get-to-know-you questions to help you connect better. Perfect for team building, networking events, and social gatherings.
Why asking the right questions matters? Meaningful connections start with great conversations. Whether you're breaking the ice at a work meeting, welcoming a new team member, or just chatting with new acquaintances, these get-to-know-you questions can turn awkward small talk into genuine engagement.
How to use these questions?
- For Teams: Use the 'Work' filter to find safe, professional prompts for meetings.
- For Social: Use the 'Fun' or 'Deep' categories to spark engaging conversations in any group.
- For 1-on-1: Deepen connections with colleagues or friends using curated questions.
Question generator
Tap for a random prompt, then browse the grouped list below.
Best Get to Know You Questions for Work
Professional, team-friendly prompts for meetings and onboarding.
What was your very first job?
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Do you prefer working remotely or in the office?
What’s a productivity hack that actually works for you?
If you could swap jobs with anyone in the company for a day, who would it be?
What is one professional skill you are currently trying to improve?
What is the most interesting project you’ve worked on recently?
How do you usually start your workday?
What is your go-to way to decompress after a stressful day?
If you weren’t in your current career, what job would you want?
What motivates you to work hard?
What is your favorite thing about your current team?
Are you a morning person or a night owl when it comes to productivity?
What is one goal you want to achieve this year?
Do you listen to music while you work? If so, what kind?
What is the biggest challenge you have overcome in your career?
What is your preferred way to receive feedback?
If you could invent a holiday, what would it be?
What is one thing that surprises people about your job?
Coffee or tea? How do you take it?
Funny & Random Questions to Ask Friends
Silly, lighthearted prompts to keep the mood fun.
What is the weirdest food combination you enjoy?
If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be?
What is your zombie apocalypse survival plan?
What is an unpopular opinion you hold?
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you recently?
If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?
What is a useless talent you have?
If animals could talk, which one would be the rudest?
What is the weirdest thing you have ever bought?
Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?
What movie title describes your life right now?
If you were a ghost, who would you haunt?
What is the worst haircut you’ve ever had?
If you had to rename yourself, what name would you choose?
What is your spirit animal?
If you could delete one word from the dictionary, what would it be?
What is something everyone looks stupid doing?
If you could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, who would it be?
What is the worst pickup line you’ve ever heard?
Deep Questions to Really Know Someone
Deeper prompts that spark meaningful conversations.
What is a belief you hold now that you didn’t 5 years ago?
What is one thing you would change about the world?
What does happiness mean to you?
What is the biggest risk you have ever taken?
Who has influenced your life the most?
What is something you are truly grateful for?
What is your biggest regret?
If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you do?
What is the most valuable lesson life has taught you so far?
Do you believe in fate or free will?
What is something you want to be remembered for?
What helps you keep going when things get tough?
What is a fear you would like to conquer?
If you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?
What does success look like to you?
What is the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make?
What is something you are passionate about?
What is one thing you would never give up?
How do you define friendship?
If today was your last day, how would you spend it?
Romantic & Deep Questions for Couples
Questions that help partners connect and learn more about each other.
What is your idea of a perfect date?
What is your love language?
What was your very first impression of me?
What is one adventure you would love to take together?
What is your favorite memory of us?
What is a deal-breaker for you in a relationship?
How do you like to show affection?
What is something you think we have in common?
Do you believe in soulmates?
What is the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you?
How do you handle conflict in a relationship?
What are three qualities you admire most in a partner?
Do you want to have children in the future?
What is your favorite way to spend a weekend together?
What is something simple that makes you smile?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What is your biggest fear regarding relationships?
What is a song that reminds you of me?
Do you prefer a night in or a night out?
What is one thing you wish I knew about you?
Fun Get to Know You Questions for Kids
Light, playful prompts that work great with children.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
What is your favorite animal?
If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
If you could be any Disney character, who would you choose?
What is your favorite subject in school?
If you had a time machine, would you go to the past or the future?
What is the funniest joke you know?
If you could have a pet dinosaur, what would you name it?
What is your favorite game to play with friends?
If you were invisible for a day, what would you do?
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
If you could design your own house, what would it look like?
What is the best gift you have ever received?
If you could talk to animals, what would you ask them?
What is your favorite cartoon or TV show?
Who is your favorite superhero?
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
What is something you are really good at?
If you could invent a new candy, what would it taste like?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this page?
Use the generator at the top for a quick random prompt (filter by tags, tap “Get another question”, and copy with one click). If you want to browse intentionally, use the grouped sections below; on desktop you can also jump via the table of contents on the right.
Are there questions suitable for professional settings?
Yes. The “Work” group focuses on meetings, onboarding, and team-friendly prompts. You can also select the “Work” tag in the generator to keep the random prompts professional.