Questions to Ask on a Speed Date
Essential questions to ask on a speed date that help you get to know someone quickly, create meaningful connections, and make the most of your limited time while having fun and being authentic.
1What's something you're passionate about, and what gets you excited?
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What's something you're passionate about, and what gets you excited?
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Why this works
Opens the conversation in a positive way that allows them to share what they love and helps you understand their interests and passions.
2What's the best adventure or experience you've had recently, and what made it special?
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What's the best adventure or experience you've had recently, and what made it special?
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Why this works
Important for understanding their lifestyle and helps you learn about their recent experiences and what they value in life.
3What's something you're working on or learning right now, and how is it going?
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What's something you're working on or learning right now, and how is it going?
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Why this works
Reveals their current focus and helps you understand what they're working on and how they approach learning and growth.
4What's your idea of a perfect day, and how would you spend it?
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What's your idea of a perfect day, and how would you spend it?
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Why this works
Critical for understanding their preferences and helps you learn about their ideal lifestyle and how they like to spend their time.
5What's something that always makes you laugh, and what's your sense of humor like?
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What's something that always makes you laugh, and what's your sense of humor like?
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Why this works
Important for understanding their personality and helps you learn about their sense of humor and what they find funny.
6What's something you're looking forward to, and what are your goals or dreams?
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What's something you're looking forward to, and what are your goals or dreams?
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Why this works
Reveals their future plans and helps you understand their goals, dreams, and what they're looking forward to.
7What's something you're grateful for, and what brings you joy?
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What's something you're grateful for, and what brings you joy?
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Why this works
Shows you care about their well-being and gives them a chance to share what they're grateful for and what brings them happiness.
8What's something you're curious about, and what would you like to explore?
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What's something you're curious about, and what would you like to explore?
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Why this works
Critical for understanding their curiosity and helps you learn about what they're interested in exploring and learning about.
9What's something you're proud of, and what achievement means the most to you?
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What's something you're proud of, and what achievement means the most to you?
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Why this works
Important for understanding their values and helps you learn about their achievements and what they're proud of.
10What's something you're looking for in a relationship, and what's important to you?
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What's something you're looking for in a relationship, and what's important to you?
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Why this works
Reveals their relationship goals and helps you understand what they're looking for and what's important to them in a relationship.
11What's something you're good at, and what skills or talents do you have?
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What's something you're good at, and what skills or talents do you have?
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Why this works
Critical for understanding their abilities and helps you learn about their skills, talents, and what they're good at.
12What's something you're working on improving, and how are you growing?
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What's something you're working on improving, and how are you growing?
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Why this works
Important for understanding their growth mindset and helps you learn about what they're working on improving and how they approach personal development.
13What's something you're excited about, and what's coming up in your life?
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What's something you're excited about, and what's coming up in your life?
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Why this works
Reveals their current excitement and helps you understand what they're excited about and what's happening in their life.
14What's something you're looking for in a partner, and what qualities are important to you?
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What's something you're looking for in a partner, and what qualities are important to you?
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Why this works
Critical for understanding their partner preferences and helps you learn about what qualities they value in a partner.
15What's something you're passionate about changing, and what causes matter to you?
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What's something you're passionate about changing, and what causes matter to you?
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Why this works
Important for understanding their values and helps you learn about what causes they care about and what they want to change.
16What's something you're looking forward to learning, and what interests you?
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What's something you're looking forward to learning, and what interests you?
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Why this works
Reveals their learning interests and helps you understand what they want to learn about and what interests them.
17What's something you're working on creating, and what projects are you involved in?
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What's something you're working on creating, and what projects are you involved in?
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Why this works
Critical for understanding their creativity and helps you learn about their projects and what they're creating.
18What's something you're looking for in life, and what are your priorities?
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What's something you're looking for in life, and what are your priorities?
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Why this works
Important for understanding their life priorities and helps you learn about what they're looking for in life and what matters most to them.
19What's something you're excited to share, and what would you like me to know about you?
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What's something you're excited to share, and what would you like me to know about you?
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Why this works
Reveals what they want to share and helps you understand what they'd like you to know about them and what they're excited to share.
20What's something you're looking for in a connection, and what makes a good relationship?
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What's something you're looking for in a connection, and what makes a good relationship?
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Why this works
Essential for understanding their relationship goals and helps you learn about what they're looking for in a connection and what makes a good relationship.
How to Ace Speed Dating: Essential Questions and Strategies
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Best Practices
Be Authentic and Genuine
Be yourself and ask questions that genuinely interest you. Authenticity is more attractive than trying to impress.
Listen Actively
Pay attention to their answers and ask follow-up questions. Show genuine interest in what they're saying.
Keep It Positive
Focus on positive topics and avoid controversial or negative subjects. Keep the conversation light and enjoyable.
Be Present
Stay focused on the conversation and avoid distractions. Give them your full attention during your time together.
Question Sequences
The Passion Sequence
The Lifestyle Sequence
Common Pitfalls
Don't Ask Personal Questions
Avoid asking overly personal questions about finances, past relationships, or family issues. Keep it light and fun.
Avoid Controversial Topics
Don't bring up politics, religion, or other controversial subjects. Focus on positive, neutral topics.
Don't Interrogate
Avoid asking too many questions in a row. Balance questions with sharing about yourself and listening.
Avoid Being Negative
Don't complain or be negative. Keep the conversation positive and upbeat.