[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!
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[Let’s Get Closer] A compilation of engaging questions for self-introductions (21–30)
What are you into lately?
What people consider a hobby in their daily lives varies from person to person, and the trends in our own interests can shift over time, too.
This is a challenge where you have someone guess what you’re currently into, so they can understand the direction of your hobbies.
If you’re into the same thing, it becomes a shared point in common; if not, it’s a great opportunity to get excited about discovering something new.
It also sounds fun to trace what each person has been hooked on up to now as a sort of personal history.
Are you a rice or bread person for breakfast?
Isn’t it surprisingly common for people to have a routine-like insistence on “I absolutely have to eat XX in the morning”? Broadly speaking, that preference splits into two types: rice people and bread people.
Even someone who generally likes eating side dishes with white rice might say, “In the morning, I absolutely have to have toast,” while others might feel, “I can’t get bread down first thing in the morning.” Because you can’t tell just from someone’s usual food preferences, this could make for a quiz that reveals how closely the other person pays attention to you.
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
Morning is a crucial moment when the day begins, and how you spend that time can affect how fulfilling your day feels.
This activity asks people to predict their very first action in the morning to get a sense of their personality and behavior patterns.
It’s also important to consider whether they can spring into action the moment they wake up—factoring in whether they wake up easily or not.
Adding a twist—questioning whether the person is truly waking up in the morning—can smoothly lead into a conversation about whether they’re a morning person or a night owl.
What is something you absolutely can’t do but would like to try?
“Conquer every country in the world,” “Live with 100 kitties,” “Spend 100 million yen in a single day”—many of us have probably thought about things we’d love to try even if they’re hard to achieve, right? Here’s an idea: turn those ambitions into a quiz.
People who know your usual hobbies, favorites, and personality might even guess your secret dreams.
After enjoying the quiz, have everyone share their own ambitions too—it’s sure to liven things up even more.
What’s a song you always sing at karaoke?
If you’re a music lover, here’s a question you should definitely try asking: have them guess your go-to karaoke song.
If it’s someone you’ve been to karaoke with many times, they might get it right.
Otherwise, they’ll likely have to deduce it from your generation and musical tastes.
What makes this question tricky is that the songs you usually listen to aren’t necessarily the ones you sing.
Even younger people sometimes have a surprising Showa-era classic as their signature number.
If you’ve got an unexpected go-to song like that, try asking this question and surprise everyone.
What was the most interesting thing during your school days?
If you’re looking for an open-ended topic, “What was the most interesting thing you experienced during your school days?” works well.
Have everyone share their own interesting anecdotes.
“Interesting” can mean many things—something fun, a mistake you can laugh about now, a hobby you were really into, and so on—so there are lots of ways to expand the conversation.
Talking about the past reveals personality and interests, helping people grow closer.
Try this when you’re struggling to find a common topic.
In conclusion
We introduced some example questions that can liven up self-introductions—what did you think? By asking light, fun questions, you can not only get to know the person better but also ease the nerves of those who feel tense. Use the suggested questions as a reference to create a warm, comfortable atmosphere.