Ultimate List of Get to Know You Questions

Whether you are planning a cross-country road trip, gearing up for a family reunion, or trying to create richer moments during nightly dinners, intentional questions transform small talk into connection. This ultimate list organizes 120 get to know you prompts by mood so you can pick the perfect vibe on the fly. Open MileSmile, turn on hands-free Car Mode, and let the steering wheel controls guide you safely through every question while the whole car leans in.

How to Use This List

• Filter by energy level: Warm-ups make great icebreakers, while Reflection prompts dig deep.
• Mix formats: Pair a quick-fire round with one "story spotlight" where everyone shares longer answers.
• Let MileSmile do the heavy lifting: Load these categories into custom decks, hit play, and keep your hands on the wheel.

Question Categories at a Glance

Category	Best For	MileSmile Tip
Warm-Up Sparks	First ten minutes of any drive or hangout	Use Quick Play mode for rapid-fire energy.
Family Stories	Long drives and reunions	Turn on Car Mode narration so the driver can share too.
Big Dreams	Goal-setting talks with teens	Save favorite answers in the MileSmile journal.
Travel & Adventure	Vacation planning	Bookmark responses to inspire route stops.
Feelings & Empathy	Bedtime chats or calm stretches of highway	Switch to Comfort voice pack for a softer tone.
Creative & Silly	When energy dips mid-drive	Enable sound effects for every correct guess.
Food & Traditions	Holiday prep	Create a shared shopping list from responses.
School & Learning	After-school pickup lines	Use the "This or That" template for lightning rounds.
Friendship & Teamwork	Sports carpools, youth groups	Invite everyone to vote via the in-app poll.
Reflection & Growth	End-of-day wind-down	Export highlights to your family newsletter.

Ready to dive in? Each category continues the numbering so you can track how many prompts you have explored.

Warm-Up Sparks (1-12)

1. What small thing made you smile today?
2. Which emoji sums up your mood right now?
3. If you had to pick a theme song for this week, what would it be?
4. Which person did you talk to the most today?
5. What nickname would you give our car?
6. Which animal are you most like when you wake up?
7. What color describes how you feel when we travel together?
8. What is one question you hope someone asks you soon?
9. Which chore would you gladly trade forever?
10. What sound instantly calms you?
11. Which game do you never get tired of playing?
12. What is your favorite way to say hello?

Family Stories & Nostalgia (13-24)

13. What is the earliest memory you have of a family trip?
14. Who tells the best stories in our family and why?
15. Which family tradition would you keep forever?
16. What was the funniest thing that ever happened in our kitchen?
17. Which family photo would you frame larger than life?
18. What is a detail about our home that always makes you feel safe?
19. Who in our family is most likely to win a kindness award?
20. What car ride from your childhood do you remember the most?
21. Which family recipe needs to be passed down?
22. What song feels like "home" to you?
23. What is your favorite inside joke we share?
24. Which holiday do you think our family celebrates best?

Big Dreams & Future Plans (25-36)

25. If you had a year to learn anything, what would you study?
26. What job sounds fun even if it does not pay much?
27. Where would you love to live for six months?
28. Which superhero power would help you reach your goals faster?
29. What invention do you hope exists in ten years?
30. What is one thing you hope our family tries this year?
31. If you could start a business with someone in this car, what would it be?
32. What future milestone are you most excited about?
33. What would you put on a dream vision board right now?
34. Which mentor—real or fictional—would you want coaching you?
35. What habit are you working on that future-you will thank you for?
36. Where would you go first if you had a teleport button?

Travel & Adventure (37-48)

37. What road trip snack should be mandatory?
38. Which landmark do you want to see in person?
39. What destination best fits our family personality?
40. Would you rather camp in the mountains or stay in a city loft?
41. What three songs belong on every road trip playlist?
42. Who is your ideal travel buddy and why?
43. What location would make the perfect mystery MileSmile challenge?
44. If you could rename one state or country, what would you call it?
45. What is your go-to boredom buster between mile markers?
46. What would you do first if the car suddenly grew wings?
47. Which travel mishap turned into a great story?
48. What conversation topic makes long drives feel shorter?

Feelings & Empathy (49-60)

49. When do you feel the most heard?
50. What is one thing people misunderstand about you?
51. How do you like to be comforted when you are upset?
52. What emotion have you felt most often this month?
53. What is your favorite way to show someone you care?
54. When was the last time you changed your mind about something big?
55. What compliment means the most coming from family?
56. How do you know when you need a break?
57. What is one boundary you are proud of respecting?
58. Who outside our family makes you feel welcome?
59. When did you feel most brave recently?
60. What does a perfect recharge day look like?

Creative & Silly (61-72)

61. If your life were a cartoon, what would the theme song sound like?
62. What fictional world would you most want to visit?
63. If you were a board game, what would be the goal?
64. What two animals would you combine to make a new pet?
65. What is the silliest superpower you can imagine?
66. What would you name your personal robot assistant?
67. If snacks could talk, which one would be most dramatic?
68. What magical object would make chores more fun?
69. What talent show act would you perform with zero preparation?
70. Which emoji should become a real-life mascot for our family?
71. What would you write on a billboard everyone in town must read?
72. Which movie character would you swap lives with for a day?

Food & Traditions (73-84)

73. What smell tells you a celebration is starting?
74. Which meal would you serve to introduce our family to new friends?
75. What food mash-up should exist already?
76. Which holiday dish deserves a remix?
77. What snack do you secretly stash away?
78. What restaurant feels like a home base?
79. What dessert should we learn to bake together?
80. Which ingredient best represents your personality?
81. What would be your signature dish on a cooking show?
82. What is the most memorable meal you have ever eaten?
83. Which tradition from another culture would you like to adopt?
84. What soundtrack plays during our family feasts?

School & Learning (85-96)

85. What subject surprised you by being fun?
86. Which teacher has influenced you the most?
87. What is your favorite way to study?
88. Which school event should last longer?
89. What invention would make classrooms better?
90. What question do you wish teachers asked more often?
91. Which field trip destination would you repeat?
92. What is a life skill everyone should learn in school?
93. What do you do when you get stuck on a tough problem?
94. What book changed your perspective this year?
95. Which club or activity would you start tomorrow?
96. What is one thing you are proud of learning recently?

Friendship & Teamwork (97-108)

97. What qualities make someone easy to be around?
98. Who has your back no matter what?
99. What role do you naturally play on a team?
100. When did a friend teach you something important?
101. How do you like to celebrate other people's wins?
102. When have you felt especially supported by this family?
103. What is the best advice you have ever given a friend?
104. What makes group projects easier?
105. Which fictional duo reminds you of a friendship you have?
106. What is one way we could show up for each other this week?
107. What kind of team challenge would you love to attempt?
108. How do you know when you have found your people?

Reflection & Growth (109-120)

109. What is one habit you have improved lately?
110. What goal did you think was impossible but achieved?
111. What mistake helped you grow the most?
112. How do you stay calm during stressful days?
113. What question should we ask ourselves every Sunday night?
114. What advice would you give your younger self?
115. Which value do you want to be known for?
116. How do you define success for our family?
117. What reminder keeps you grounded when life speeds up?
118. When did you last step outside your comfort zone?
119. What are you grateful for that you could not imagine a year ago?
120. What is your next tiny step toward a big dream?

Turn It Into a Game

1. Question Draft: Everyone drafts five favorite prompts from different categories and MileSmile shuffles them into a unique playlist.
2. Story Tokens: Pass a token to whoever shares something new; collect three tokens to pick the next rest stop treat.
3. Time Capsule: Record your answers inside the app and replay them on a future trip to see what changed.

Ready for the Next Ride?

Download the MileSmile app, queue up this list, and enjoy hands-free hosting thanks to Car Mode. With steering wheel controls, natural-voice narration, and unlimited prompt decks, every mile becomes a chance to learn something new about the people beside you.