"What if..." questions are fascinating! Unique prompts that spark lively conversations
Haven’t we all wondered at least once, “What if…?” Just one imaginative question—like what if you won the lottery, could go back to the past, or could dive into the world of your favorite story—can make a conversation instantly livelier! In fact, these what-if questions aren’t just fun; they can also reveal someone’s values and unexpected sides of their personality.
In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of “what-if questions” you can use at hangouts with friends, when chatting with someone you’re interested in, or just to kill a bit of time.
Be sure to check out these uniquely tempting prompts that you’ll find yourself eager to answer!
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“What if … ?” questions are fascinating! Unique prompts that liven up conversations (11–20)
What would you do if you were attacked by zombies?
A foolproof bit from panic-horror films! “What would you do if zombies attacked?” is a theme that gets people talking in almost any setting.
Would you run or fight? Try expanding the conversation.
As a spin-off topic, asking “What items would you grab from a hardware store to fight zombies?” can be really fun.
You’ll get a sense of people’s sensibilities and personalities.
If you’re asking someone who loves zombie movies, the conversation will really take off.
From there, it’s natural to segue into talking about favorite films, too.
If your body could only touch either dogs or cats, which would you choose?
As a classic theme that sets opinions against each other, there’s the choice between being a “dog person” or a “cat person.” Let’s take that theme a step further and consider what you’d do if you could only touch one of them.
Some people might choose the one they’ve never been able to touch before due to allergies, while others might be satisfied just watching without touching at all—so not everyone would simply pick the one they like more.
By including the word “touch,” the question doesn’t just ask about your favorite animal; it also reveals how you relate to each animal.
If you could have just one wish granted, what would you wish for?
Here’s a straightforward—no, “simple is best”—question: If you could have just one wish granted, what would it be? It’s a tough one even when you ask yourself, isn’t it? Landing your dream job, getting that thing that’s out of reach on your current salary, meeting that famous person—the imagination just doesn’t stop.
There are wishes that simply can’t come true in the real world, too.
And that’s exactly why this kind of question reveals who someone really is! You could even spice it up by asking, “What if you had three wishes—what would you do?” That could be fun as well.
If you could meet a celebrity, who would you want to meet?
Is there a famous person you’d like to meet at least once in your life? A TV celebrity you watch, a model who shines in fashion magazines, an influencer you follow on social media, or a pioneer in the field you study—everyone probably has someone who comes to mind! Along with that comes the question: “If I actually met them, what would I ask?” or “What would I want them to do?” It’s a topic that makes it easy to keep the conversation going! Some might even say, “I admire them so much that I don’t actually want to meet them.”
If you could appear on a TV show, which one would you be on?
Variety shows packed with comedians, reality dating shows where real romance unfolds, music programs where artists perform their songs… Is there a TV program you’d like to appear on? The world beyond the square screen is practically a dreamland—wanting to step into that “world we admire” is only human! You might even get to meet your favorite celebrity—two birds with one stone! With video platforms booming, it might be very on-trend to ask, “Which YouTube channel would you want to be on?” too.