Speed dating gives an opportunity to meet many people at the same time. This is about the only opportunity you have.



On the flip side of the opportunity is the limited time you have to ask not-too-deep probing questions about who they are and assess them on the strength of their answers to see who could flow with you on the same romantic wavelength.



The task to strike a comfortable balance between knowing the questions to ask complete strangers about their personal lives and knowing where to draw the line could be daunting.



There are keys questions you can ask that would help you get the best out of speed dating.



Before you ask these questions, remind yourself not to dive in with high expectations.



Also, remember that not every one at the table is your kind of person.



Here are the possible questions to ask at speed dating.

What are the questions to ask on speed dating?



1. What do you do?



This is a normal and a harmless question to ask strangers.



It’s highly unlikely that the “What do you do?” question would be regarded as a too “personal” question.



Most of us would easily provide the answer without giving it a second thought.



2. Is that your dream job?



A naturally follow up question to “What do you do?” is “Is that your dream job?”



This question may get the person talking more about their job and whether or not it relates to their dream job.



Your speed date in answering this question, is going to leave the door open for more questions that draw both of you closer.



3. How do you spend your free time and your weekends?



There’s always a free time in between work hours and a weekend between work days.



This is the period most of us use to unwind and do other things that make us happy.



Who wouldn’t want to share their hobbies or pastimes?



This is when it’s possible to find a hobby or two you share with your speed date.





4. Who was your childhood hero and why?



Most times, with a nostalgic look, the answer rolls off the tongue effortlessly.



The answer is a window to the core values of the blind date and also, to the direction they are going in life.





5. How was your last relationship?



Some would try not to answer this question or may answer in mono syllables. A few others may find nothing wrong in giving a detail answer to this question.



The chances of your speed date getting offended by this question are very low.



To get the best out of speed dating, it’s important to know the questions not to ask.



What are the questions not to ask on speed dating?



1. Avoid asking serious questions like, “What’s your ex like?”



This would be viewed as too personal. It’s none of your business to know that.



You’re business, is to create an opportunity to know as much as you could about your speed date within a limited time.



2. Another to avoid asking is, “how soon do you want to get married?”



Your speed date may get the impression that you’re desperate. Don’t give them that impression!



3. Don’t also ask how much they earn.



“Are you a gold digger trying to find someone to pay your bills?”



This question would raise a red flag





In conclusion, when you’re speed dating, keep things simple and don’t try to hurry the pace of the conversation by asking serious and controversial questions.

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