Virtual dating is defined as having a date via a digital medium such as Facetime or Zoom, or a virtual date platform. Getting to know another person via virtual dating is getting more common especially with social distancing recommendations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Virtual dates are very similar to a date in real life. They are just as exciting and you will probably be thinking about conversational topics that will help you get to know your dates. Here are some questions that you can ask on your virtual date.
Best date questions to ask on your first virtual date
Communication, without a doubt, plays an important role in relationships. We can’t get to know our potential romantic partners without at least some meaningful conversation. A 2016 study on first date perceptions shows that early communication is one of the keys for a successful date. Here are a number of topics that you can use for conversation during your first virtual date.
Travel
Travel is a very successful dating topic that you can talk about during your first virtual date. Conversations about past travel experience and exciting travel dreams can help you to open up to each other.
According to Time, a study by Richard Wiseman demonstrated that 18% of couples who talked about travel wanted a second date, as compared to 9% of couples who talked about movies. So, unless the other person is a hermit, travel topics are not only safe, but are actually some of the best date questions you can ask! Here are a few travel questions you can ask:
- What’s the best holiday you’ve ever had?
- Is there a place that you’ve wanted to visit but haven’t been yet?
- If you had to move to a place you’ve traveled to, which one will it be and why?
- Once it’s safe to travel again, where would you like to go?
Hobbies
People are usually more confident when talking about things that they are fluent in. Asking them about their passions and hobbies allow you to learn if you have common interests. Here are some questions on hobbies that you can use on your virtual date:
- What do you like to do during your free time?
- Do you have any hidden talents?
- If you had all the resources you needed, what would you be doing?
- What’s the most exciting thing you ever made?
Lifestyle
Questions that give you a view of your date’s lifestyle and career can help you to decide whether you are compatible. If you love spending weekends together and your date works long hours on weekends, it’s much better to find out sooner rather than later. Questions on lifestyle compatibility include:
- What do you usually do on weekends?
- What’s a typical workday for you like?
- What do you do to unwind?
- What do you love about your work?
Family and Friends
Friends and family play a large role in shaping a person. Learning about the people in your date’s life will help you to understand them better.
Do be sensitive when asking about your date’s family as not everyone has a good relationship with their siblings or parents. If your date does not seem comfortable when talking about family, it’s best to save the topic for a later time.
Questions you can ask on this topic include:
- Where did you grow up?
- Who are your close friends?
- Do you talk to your parents often?
- How many siblings do you have?
Entertainment
Topics related to entertainment is also a fun way to find common ground. You will be able to find out if you have the same tastes and interests. Your date might even be able to introduce you to a new genre of music or if you’re talking about books, a new interesting author. Questions you can ask include:
- What’s the best book you have ever read?
- What’s your favourite TV series?
- Do you have any favourite podcasts?
- Currently binge watching any shows on Netflix?
This or that questions
You can use ‘this or that’ questions to break the ice. It helps you to get to know the other person a little better while keeping the mood lighthearted. Example of this or that questions include
- Are you a cat person or a dog person?
- Do you prefer coffee or tea?
- Staying in or going out?
- Big parties or small gatherings?
While you’re having fun getting to know your date, do remember that some people may be more private than others. Neither you nor your date, have to lay everything on the table immediately. Take your time to get to know each other. As you do so, you may just find the relationship growing naturally. If you’re anxious not to say anything offensive, here are some questions that you might want to steer away from until you know each other better.
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Conclusion
Virtual dates can be a fun way to get to know a potential romantic partner. In fact, it’s probably one of the best ways to jump into the dating world during the global pandemic. Whether you decide to ask your friend on a virtual date or decide to use a virtual dating platform, you should still treat it as you would date in real life. Relax, clear your head, and set the scene before the date. You can also prepare some date questions to ask beforehand if you are nervous. Check out some other fun tips and ideas for your virtual date here. Pay attention and listen closely even though you are not physically together. The virtual date might just turn into a meaningful, life-changing relationship.
