[Let’s Get Closer] A Collection of Engaging Questions for Self-Introductions
There are actually more opportunities for self-introductions than you might think—like at a new school, a new company, or gatherings with different people.
While self-introductions often end after covering the basics, there are times when you want to build a deeper connection and learn more about the person.
In those moments, why not ask a few questions to get to know them better?
In this article, we’ll share example questions that can liven up a self-introduction setting.
Use these fun questions to spark conversation, learn a bit about someone’s background and way of thinking, and deepen your relationships!
- A collection of hilarious questions that will liven up the conversation and might help you learn more about the other person
- [Self-Introduction & Games] Icebreaker Ideas Collection
- [General] How much do you know? A quiz collection to understand yourself
- [Talk Theme] Liven up the drinking party! A roundup of funny questions
- A collection of questions that will liven up conversations with friends. Talk themes to deepen your bond.
- Liven up even first meetings! A collection of fun games perfect for welcome parties
- Break the ice with first-time meetings! Fun quizzes to lighten the mood at welcome parties
- [Conversation Skills] Get the Crowd Going! A Collection of Talk Theme Ideas
- [For Elementary School Students] Me Quiz: A Collection of Quiz Questions About Yourself
- Icebreaker acts for welcome parties that rapidly bring people closer: surefire, easy crowd-pleasers
- Fun games recommended for making friends with people you’ve just met
- Games that liven up social and networking gatherings
- [Ultimate Choice?] A two-option love quiz that reveals the other person’s views on romance
[Strengthen Your Bond] A collection of engaging questions for self-introduction situations (11–20)
Who is your favorite artist?
How about asking them about the music that’s etched in their heart or their favorite artists? If you happen to like the same artist, it can be a great way to spark a lively conversation over a shared interest.
And even if they mention an artist you don’t know, you can enjoy the experience of a new discovery.
As you introduce each other’s favorites, make sure to articulate which aspects of the artists you each focus on, and get to know the person’s character through that exchange.
If you could be invisible for just one day, what would you do?
Psychic powers are a staple element in stories, and many people have probably imagined abilities they admire.
Among such powers, let’s focus on the ability to become invisible and try to predict what someone would want to do with it.
It could be exciting to consider this not only from the questioner’s personality but also to see how close it is to what the respondent wants to do.
You could also segue into topics like other possible uses, making it a fun conversation starter as well.
What is something you’d like to try eating at least once?
There are rare delicacies from around the world, bizarre foods, and ultra-luxury ingredients that are hard to get—things you don’t normally eat and don’t necessarily want to eat every day, but might want to try at least once in your life, right? Think of those slightly unusual foods and turn them into a quiz! Even people who know you well probably won’t guess the answer easily…
Which is why everyone will likely throw out all kinds of guesses, making it a lively, fun question to get the conversation going.
What do you do on your days off?
Everyone spends their days off differently: some use the time to rest, while others fully indulge in their hobbies.
This activity aims to glean personality traits, behavior patterns, and what people value in their daily lives from how they spend their holidays.
Even if someone uses the time for rest, have them consider the finer details of how they rest; if it’s about hobbies, have them think through the specifics—encouraging deeper reflection.
If you discover shared ways of spending time, that can become a great springboard for a lively conversation.
What’s your favorite onigiri filling?
One of the charms of the rice balls you see at convenience stores and supermarkets is their variety of flavors.
How about having people think about which ones they prefer among these many variations to deepen their understanding? You can also sense how their food preferences have changed—what they’ve eaten in their lives so far and how that has evolved.
Whether it’s a classic flavor that everyone knows or a unique option, it’s a topic that can spark excitement and introduce new tastes.
What is your favorite sport?
Sports aren’t just fun to play; they’re also enjoyable to watch, and what people enjoy about them varies from person to person.
How about thinking about your favorite sports and why you like them, to get a better sense of your hobbies? It could also be interesting to trace which sports you’ve played and which you’ve watched, and how that’s changed over time.
Talking about which aspects you find appealing and showing your passion might make it even more enjoyable.
[Let’s Get Closer] A compilation of engaging questions for self-introductions (21–30)
What subject did you like when you were a child?
Different people tend to have different strengths and weaknesses in the various subjects they studied at school.
This activity asks you to guess which subjects someone was good at and which ones they liked, so you can sense differences in their personalities.
Since being good at a subject doesn’t always match liking it, the prediction can be tricky when there’s a gap.
Using that as a starting point, it’s also a great idea to shift the conversation to topics about the subjects themselves—like what aspects they enjoyed.
It might be a chance to look back on the time when you were learning.