Current surroundings “Do you know this song?” “What do you think of the veggie meatloaf here?” “Have you ever been to one of her lectures?” Hobbies “Do you collect anything?” “Do you dabble in the arts?” “What’s your favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon?” Clothing “That’s a beautiful jacket—where did you get it?” “I love your shoes, are they comfortable?” “Is that shirt from Depeche Mode’s 1993 tour?” Sports “Did you catch the Mavericks’ game last night?” “Who’s your favorite goalie?” “Have you ever been to a hockey game?” Food “What’s your favorite type of food?” “What’s a dish that you could make and eat everyday for the rest of your life?” “What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried?” Books “What’s the last book you read?” “What’s your favorite genre to read?” “Who is your favorite protagonist of all time?” Television and movies “What’s the most overrated movie this year?” “What’s a series you can binge watch for hours?” “Do you recommend the American Gods series?” Pets “Are you a cat or dog person--or both?” “Have you ever had parakeets?” “What’s an exotic animal that you would love to have as a pet?” Family “Who’s the funniest person in your family?” “Do you have any kids or do you plan to?” “What’s your favorite family dinner?” Personal history “Where did you grow up?” “What’s your first or oldest memory?” “What were the pros and cons of growing up there?” Friendship “Who is your oldest friend and how did you meet?” “What’s the best way to meet new friends?” “What’s the most craziest thing you’ve ever done for a friend?” Personality traits “How would you describe your personality?” “What’s the most annoying personality trait?” “What personality trait do you wish you had?” Travel “If you could go anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go?” “What’s the most memorable place you’ve ever been?” “What was the best meal you ever had while traveling abroad?” The future “Where do you see yourself living in 10 years?” “What do you think the internet will be like in 20 years?” “Do you think humans will start colonizing Mars in the next 40 years?” The past “Did you ever collect pogs?” “Do you remember how the 56k internet dial-up tone goes?” “What’s a toy you remember being obsessed with when you were little?” Abstract concepts “Do you think dreaming serves a psychological or evolutionary purpose?” “Do you believe in free will--or is it just an illusion?” “What’s the purpose of art in society?” Life challenges “What’s the biggest challenge you’ve ever faced and conquered?” “What’s a challenge you never want to face?” “Are there any challenges that you’re grateful for because they made you a better person?” What if’s “What if you could cure a single disease--which one would you cure?” “What if you never had to sleep, how would you spend your extra time?” “What if you woke up 20 years younger or older?”