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If you only have a minute or two If you're sharing an elevator ride or briefly run into someone in the building, there are a few quick questions you can ask that don't require an extensive conversation but . 50. ','If you could travel to the past and change one event, would you? I don't know what made God or the Fates or whichever All-Powerful Being decide that we both should be so lucky to not only know each other, but to share so much of each others' lives by being best friends, but I know I will thank them until the end of my days. What is something that always makes you smile? 2363. The questionnaire will provide you with helpful information as you get to know your clients and encourage their interests and abilities. 76. What is your favorite family holiday tradition? 1216. What is your least favorite part about school? PDF. Would you rather find out your partner ate weird things (crickets, ants, etc.) What is the best date youve ever been on? 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My love for dogs makes me do things like walk up to strangers on the street to pet their dog or cry uncontrollably when a dog dies in a movie. To really get to know someone new, move past the small talk and ask these 200 questions instead. Now, living in Blacksburg, we have plenty of cold winter days even when it isnt winter any more. What three things do you think of the most each day? ','You can ban one question from the interview process forever. What songs are on the soundtrack to your life? ','Whose death hit you hardest? 62. ','If you could speak to one deceased person for thirty seconds, who would it be and what would you say? ','Name your dream team. 40. Working with a group of new people and need some conversation starters? Whos most likely to finish eating first? 1938. If you live off campus, this is an unfamiliar thing but any residence hall student can tell you the tale. Not just dead inside like most politicians, but actually dead, not . ','What was your first job? 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Where's the next place on your travel bucket list and. 36. How will you make yourself a top priority in your daily life today? 14. If you did not work in this industry, what field would you pursue? You don't want to poison anyone on accident. Never have I ever laughed at a joke I didnt get. But, below is a list of seven unexpectedly inspirational women who have certainly made their mark on the world and have helped make HIStory HERstory. 2605. What does your average weekend look like? We need to know who is filling out the survey. ','What is your favorite part about school? Side Effects. 2282. 2831. Check out our. Audrey Hepburn was a true Renaissance woman. What activities bring you joy? Here is our list of the best get to know you questions. Inspired by her painful childhood and grateful for her subsequent success, Hepburn became a UNICEF Ambassador. 2367. 2. 360 Good Questions To Ask And Get To Know Someone Better. 1. What is your favorite thing to learn? Are you better at talking or listening? Room number: Secondly, we need to know where you live so we can start places faces and names with rooms. Which celebrity would you like to meet? How would your friends describe you? We've got you covered with a few conversation starters to get to know your neighborsor at least avoid that awkward silence. Whether you're more of a Miley or a Hannah, you hit the jackpot in the celebrity-zodiac-sign-twin lottery. 2372. 21. ','If you did not work in this industry, what field would you pursue? Would you rather have a water fight or a food fight with your partner? What is the most surprising fact you learned? 1944. Who is most likely to give all of their belongings away? What was your major? ','Would you rather win the lottery or work at the perfect job? 50 Random Questions to Keep Conversations Going. 14. What is the first feature you tend to notice in a potential partner? In the evening, would you rather play a game, visit a relative, watch a movie, or read? 281. What if one futuristic thing from a movie became real in life? 620. If money was no object, what would you do all day? ','What is your dream project? 46. 89. Who was your first crush? If you could only celebrate one holiday per year, which would it be? Would you ever share your toothbrush with your partner? Would you rather go camping in a serene landscape or explore a beautiful bustling city? Asking someone a question that encourages reflection and listening to their answer promotes open and honest communication. for (i=0;i