100 Getting to Know You Questions to Help Groups Connect

Getting to know you questions are a simple but powerful way to help people feel comfortable, seen, and connected. Whether you’re welcoming a new class, onboarding volunteers, kicking off a team meeting, or gathering family and friends, the right questions can turn a quiet room into meaningful conversation.

Use this list to break the ice, build trust, and help your group move from introductions to real connection.

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Quick Tips for Using These Questions

• Start light to lower anxiety and warm people up
• Match the moment. First meetings need different questions than established groups
• Give people a choice. Let them skip questions that feel too personal
• Use structure. Pair questions with a sign up, rotation, or small-group format

🧠 Genius Tip: Add 2–3 questions to a SignUpGenius sign up or survey so participants can answer ahead of time or choose which question they’d like to share.

Easy Icebreakers for First Meetings

These are great for introductions, orientations, or when people don’t know each other yet.

• What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?
• Where would you live if you could live anywhere?
• What’s your go-to comfort food?
• What hobby do you enjoy most right now?
• What’s one thing that always makes you laugh?
• What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
• What was your first job?
• Are you more of a morning person or night owl?
• What’s your favorite holiday?
• Do you prefer coffee or tea?

Getting to Know You Questions for Groups & Teams

Use these in classrooms, youth groups, volunteer teams, or staff meetings.

• What motivates you to work hard?
• What’s something you’re proud of accomplishing?
• What’s your favorite way to relax?
• What’s one skill you’d love to learn?
• What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
• What’s your favorite tradition?
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
• How would your friends describe you?
• What’s your favorite way to spend time with others?
• What’s your favorite subject or topic to learn about?

Fun & Lighthearted Questions

Perfect for keeping things upbeat and relaxed.

• If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
• Would you rather vacation in Hawaii or Alaska?
• What song do you know all the words to?
• What’s your favorite fast food restaurant?
• If you were an animal, which one would you be?
• What’s the funniest thing that happened to you recently?
• How many pillows do you sleep with?
• Do you love or hate roller coasters?
• What’s your favorite snack?
• What’s your favorite game to play?

Deeper Questions for Meaningful Connection

These work best once people feel a bit more comfortable.

• Who has had the biggest influence on your life?
• What’s one rule you try to live by?
• What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
• What’s one goal you’re working toward right now?
• What does success mean to you?
• What’s something you’ve learned the hard way?
• What are you most grateful for?
• What’s one thing you’d tell your younger self?
• What’s a challenge that shaped who you are today?
• What’s something you hope for the future?

Would You Rather & Conversation Starters

Great for discussion and group participation.

• Would you rather win the lottery or have your dream job?
• Would you rather work alone or with a team?
• Would you rather read a book or watch a movie?
• Would you rather travel by plane or train?
• Would you rather cook or eat out?
• Would you rather plan everything or go with the flow?
• Would you rather be early or right on time?
• Would you rather have more time or more money?
• Would you rather host a party or attend one?
• Would you rather try something new or stick with what you know?

Quick-Fire Questions (Easy for Any Group)

Fast, low-pressure prompts when time is limited.

1. Coffee or tea?
2. Morning person or night owl?
3. Sweet or salty snacks?
4. Texting or calling?
5. Beach or mountains?
6. Dogs or cats?
7. Movies or books?
8. Early riser or sleep-in?
9. Big group or small group?
10. Plan ahead or go with the flow?

Questions for Classrooms & Youth Groups

Age-appropriate and discussion-friendly.

1. What subject do you enjoy the most right now?
2. What’s something new you learned recently?
3. Who is someone you look up to?
4. What’s your favorite school memory?
5. If you could start a club, what would it be?
6. What’s one thing you’re really good at?
7. What’s something you’d like help with?
8. What’s your favorite way to learn?
9. What makes a class fun for you?
10. What’s something you’re excited about this year?

Questions for Teams & Work Groups

Great for meetings, retreats, or onboarding.

1. What’s one thing that helps you stay focused?
2. What does a productive day look like to you?
3. What’s a skill you want to improve this year?
4. How do you like to receive feedback?
5. What’s one thing that motivates you?
6. What’s a small win you’ve had recently?
7. What’s your preferred way to communicate?
8. What helps you feel supported at work?
9. What’s one goal you’re working toward?
10. What’s something that helps you reset after a busy day?

Family & Friend Conversation Starters

Warm, inclusive questions for informal settings.

1. What’s your favorite family tradition?
2. What’s a meal that brings back good memories?
3. What’s your favorite holiday activity?
4. What’s something you’re grateful for right now?
5. What’s a recent moment that made you smile?
6. What’s your favorite way to spend time together?
7. What’s something you’re looking forward to?
8. What’s a place you’d love to visit again?
9. What’s a memory you’ll never forget?
10. What’s something you admire about someone in your family?

Reflective Questions (Optional Deeper Sharing)

Best for established groups or smaller circles.

1. What’s something that has shaped who you are?
2. What’s a value that’s important to you?
3. What’s a challenge you’ve learned from?
4. What’s something you’re proud of overcoming?
5. What helps you feel grounded?
6. What’s a lesson you’ve learned recently?
7. What’s something you’re working on personally?
8. What does balance look like for you?
9. What’s one thing you want more of this year?
10. What’s something you hope others understand about you?

How SignUpGenius Helps Bring These Questions to Life

Getting people talking is just the start. SignUpGenius helps you organize what comes next.

• Create sign ups for introductions, small groups, or breakout sessions
• Assign questions to participants ahead of time
• Organize volunteers, snacks, drivers, or supplies
• Keep everyone informed and on the same page

Ready to bring your group together?

Use these getting to know you questions to spark conversation, then let SignUpGenius handle the planning so you can focus on connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the best getting to know you questions for groups?
A: Questions that are inclusive, easy to answer, and appropriate for all backgrounds work best. Start light and adjust based on the group.

Q: How many questions should I use at one time?
A: Usually 1–3 questions per session is plenty. You can always rotate questions over multiple meetings.

Q: Can these be used for classrooms, teams, or volunteers?
A: Yes. These questions work well for classrooms, youth groups, workplaces, faith groups, nonprofits, and family gatherings.