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11 College Students Share The Questions They Ask On First Dates To Fill Those Awkward Silences

Ah, the initial meeting.

Lana Lerma

Aug 12, 2019

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11 College Students Share The Questions They Ask On First Dates To Fill Those Awkward Silences

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First dates tend to be awkward and sometimes, we might struggle to make conversation and worry ourselves just a little too much. I mean, after all, these first impressions can really set the tone for the budding relationship (if there even is anything there). Getting to know someone should be fun and not a chore to figure out, so I asked some friends, randoms, and family of mine what they would ask on a first date.

1. "I would ask them what their number one goal in life is. Not in a deep way, I just want to understand them more, I guess."

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Understanding what someone wants to make of their life can definitely spark up some conversation on a first date.

2. "Knowing someone's favorite color can tell a lot about them. If they like blue, they are probably very intelligent."

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And if say they like indigo, well...

3. "I would honestly ask them to tell me more about themselves, because I like hearing different stories and learning where people are born and where they came from."

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Tell me about your mom, your dad, your dog, and your pet scorpion. That's all cool.

4. "Something along the lines of 'What are you studying? And why are you studying that?'"

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I know you're trying to save the world, but how?

5. "I'm pretty bold on first dates. I don't want to waste any time so I think I would probably ask if they would want to see me again."

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So what are we doing next time?

6. "I never go on dates, but when I do, I ask stupid questions so I don't feel awkward. I ask stuff like 'What song can you sing word for word?' or 'Do you like rap music?' I don't know, maybe that's not even stupid and I just overthink it."

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First dates are always going to be awkward, but that's mostly why they're cute, right?

7. "I am a very religious person, so I would ask how they feel about that."

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Knowing where someone stands religiously, and sometimes politically can be an important thing to know right off the bat.

8. "'What type of music do you listen to?' can really set the tone for the rest of the date."

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The unofficial deal-breaker. Ha, just kidding (but not really).

9. "I'm a nerd and I would want to see if they are a nerd too. That would be so cool."

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Because, hey, nerd is the word.

10. "I would want to know more about his family, siblings, and parents. That is important to me."

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This one could go south quickly, so proceed with caution.

11. "I'd just ask about things they like to do in their free time to see what we have in common."

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Ah, the initial meeting.

1. "I would ask them what their number one goal in life is. Not in a deep way, I just want to understand them more, I guess."

2. "Knowing someone's favorite color can tell a lot about them. If they like blue, they are probably very intelligent."

3. "I would honestly ask them to tell me more about themselves, because I like hearing different stories and learning where people are born and where they came from."

4. "Something along the lines of 'What are you studying? And why are you studying that?'"

5. "I'm pretty bold on first dates. I don't want to waste any time so I think I would probably ask if they would want to see me again."

6. "I never go on dates, but when I do, I ask stupid questions so I don't feel awkward. I ask stuff like 'What song can you sing word for word?' or 'Do you like rap music?' I don't know, maybe that's not even stupid and I just overthink it."

7. "I am a very religious person, so I would ask how they feel about that."

8. "'What type of music do you listen to?' can really set the tone for the rest of the date."

9. "I'm a nerd and I would want to see if they are a nerd too. That would be so cool."

10. "I would want to know more about his family, siblings, and parents. That is important to me."

11. "I'd just ask about things they like to do in their free time to see what we have in common."

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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