Good Questions to Ask During a Random Video Chat

Questions About the Day

• How has your day been?
• What was the best part of today?
• Are you relaxing or taking a break from something?
• What are you looking forward to this week?

Questions About Interests

• What do you do for fun?
• What music are you listening to?
• Have you watched a good film recently?
• Is there a hobby you want to learn?
• What game, book or show are you enjoying?

Questions About Places

Ask for general location information, not exact addresses.

Questions to try

• What is something interesting about where you live?
• What place would you like to visit?
• What local food would you recommend?
• Do you prefer cities or quieter places?

Questions That Create Stories

• What is something funny that happened recently?
• What is a skill you are proud of?
• What is the best advice someone gave you?
• What is something you changed your mind about?

Questions to Avoid Early

• Exact location
• Income
• Relationship history
• Contact details
• Personal photographs
• Financial information

Use Follow-Up Questions

If someone mentions travel, ask which trip they enjoyed most. A follow-up question shows that you listened.