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What are some polite questions to ask someone you just met

Top Essential Questions for Everyday English Learners: What are some polite questions to ask someone you just met
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When meeting someone for the first time, asking polite and engaging questions can help establish rapport and create a comfortable atmosphere. Here are some thoughtful and versatile questions to consider:

General Icebreakers

  • Where are you from originally?
  • How do you like to spend your free time?
  • What’s your favorite type of food or restaurant?
  • Do you have any pets, or is there a pet you’d love to have someday?
  • What’s the best place you’ve traveled to?

Hobbies and Interests

  • Do you have any hobbies or activities you enjoy outside of work?
  • Are there any TV shows, movies, or books you’re really into right now?
  • What’s your favorite sport or physical activity?
  • Have you tried anything new recently, like a skill or hobby?

Fun and Lighthearted Questions

  • If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
  • What’s the most fun thing to do in this city (or your hometown)?
  • If you could live in any fictional world, which one would it be?
  • What’s the best meal you’ve ever had?

Work and Aspirations

  • What do you do for work, and what do you enjoy most about it?
  • Is there a dream job or career path you’ve always thought about?
  • Have you ever done volunteer work or supported a cause that’s meaningful to you?

Personal Favorites

  • Do you have a favorite holiday or season of the year? Why?
  • What’s your favorite childhood memory or tradition?
  • Is there a particular book, movie, or song that has had an impact on your life?

Deeper but Polite Questions

  • What’s something interesting or surprising about yourself that most people don’t know?
  • If you could visit any country in the world, where would it be and why?
  • Who has been the most influential person in your life so far?

These questions are open-ended, allowing the other person to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. They also cover a range of topics, from casual to slightly more personal, making them adaptable for various social settings.

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