Find someone who…
- is standing or sitting alone. Introduce yourself and ask what brought them out tonight.
- has listened to a song by your favorite artist.
- has met more than 5 new people tonight.
- is a business owner looking for more customers.
- has attended a similar event before. Ask what they enjoyed most about it.
- has never been to an event like this before.
- is wearing glasses. Ask who their favorite artist is.
- is dressed in a bold or unique outfit. Ask their favorite movie.
- has made a purchase from a vendor (if present).
- is smiling. Ask, “What’s something simple that’s brought you joy lately?”
- isn’t talking to anyone. Ask what they’re passionate about outside of work.
- looks like they’re enjoying the event. Ask what milestone they’re working toward.
- is visiting this city for the first time.
- is wearing glasses. Ask, “What advice would you give your younger self?”
- has a unique accessory. Ask what accomplishment they are proud of but rarely talk about.
- is holding a coffee cup. Ask what exciting personal or professional goal they are working on.
- is wearing a patterned shirt. Ask what hobby or interest they’d love to turn into a career.
- is holding a drink. Ask what book or podcast has inspired them recently.
Challenge someone to…
- find three things you both have in common in under one minute.
- introduce you to someone they just met.
- name three cities that start with the same first letter as their name.
- share three fun facts about themselves in 30 seconds.
- find something you both have in common in under a minute.
- introduce you to someone they just met.
- name three foods they could never live without.
- share their best “two truths and a lie.”
- name five things that start with the same letter as their first name.
- teach you a word in another language.
- name three cities they’d love to visit.
- tell you their favorite quote or saying.
- show you a hidden talent (like whistling, snapping, or a party trick).
- guess your favorite season, then share theirs.
- tell you one goal they’re currently working toward.
- name three apps they use the most.
- share a recent win, big or small.
- come up with a team name for the two of you on the spot.
- name their top three favorite songs or artists right now.
- describe the best meal they’ve had recently.
- give you a recommendation for a book, podcast, or TV show.
- tell you about a moment that made them laugh this week.
- show you their best dance move (or at least try).
- guess your favorite color, then share theirs.
- name one thing they’d bring if stranded on an island.
- tell you what superpower they’d pick if they could have one.
- share one piece of advice they’d give their younger self.
Ask someone to…
- share their favorite local restaurant.
- tell you about the best trip they’ve ever taken.
- name a skill they’d love to learn this year.
- share a fun fact most people don’t know about them.
- tell you about the last show or movie they watched.
- share the best piece of advice they’ve ever received.
- tell you their go-to comfort food.
- share a hobby they’d like to spend more time on.
- name someone who inspires them and why
- share their favorite way to spend a weekend.
- tell you about a book they’ve read more than once.
- share their favorite way to de-stress after a busy day.
- name a place they’d love to travel to.
- share the best concert or live event they’ve been to.
- tell you about their dream job or project.
- share a childhood memory that still makes them smile.
- name one thing they’re celebrating this year.
- share their favorite holiday tradition.
- tell you what app they use the most on their phone.
- share a small daily habit that improves their life.