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Hot seat questions are a wonderful way to get to know someone.

As a conversation expert, my articles are featured on Elite Daily and IHeartRadio. You can trust me to give you a list of great hot seat questions. Our list of fun things to ask and ice breaker games also help give you ideas of things to do the next time you meet with friends.

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Ultimate List of Hot Seat Questions to Increase Intimacy in Your Relationship

There are many ways to get to know someone better, but one of the best ways to get to know them deeper is to ask questions. Asking someone about their biggest fear or guilty pleasure says much about their character. You can start with lighter topics. Ask them about their favorite place or who is their celebrity crush. Know the right hot topics to discuss to develop intimacy in a relationship as it will go a long way.

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6 Best Topics to Discuss With Your Partner That Will Make Her Open Up to You

Having a deep and meaningful conversation with someone is one thing you can do to know them better. Ask them engaging, open-ended questions to get them to open up to you and deepen your relationship. Browse our list of personal topics to ask someone to keep the conversation going.

1. What is something you are not very good at?

This personal question will reveal your partner's vulnerable side. This is an important time to discuss it, and who knows, you two are a fantastic match if her weakness is your strength.

2. If you could meet and have dinner with any person who ever lived, who would it be and why?

You can determine the kind of person she admires by asking this question. It could be because they are clever, attractive, popular, motivating, talented, or close to her heart. It will be fantastic to find out what captures her interest in this particular person.

3. What's the weirdest thing you've done when you were alone?

We all have this little quirkiness. We won't pass judgment because it will be something unique that they have done before. It will be a wonderful conversation starter.

4. What's the craziest thing you've ever done to attract a crush?

We were all hoping to catch our crush's attention. But who among us dared to speak up and be persistent enough to catch our crush's eye? If your partner could do that for a crush, imagine what she could do for someone she loves.

5. What's the meanest thing you've ever said to someone?

At least once in our lives, we have encountered someone who gets on our nerves and causes us to say hurtful things. But it matters more whether we regret what we said and offer our sincere apologies.

6. Are you more like your mom or your dad?

Knowing your partner is like her mom or dad will help you understand her personality. It will also give you a glimpse of how she will be as a parent when you start your own family.

3 Funny Things to Know About Your Friends That May Surprise You

Whether you've known your friends for years or just met them, there is always more to learn about them. To get to know your friends even better, check out our list of funny topics to ask. it's a pretty entertaining conversation, so prepare yourself for answers that might surprise you.

7. What is the weirdest food you have eaten?

This will reveal how bold they are when trying new and unusual things. Weird food is not always the worst thing; you can try it yourself.

8. What would make you valuable in an 'end of the world' scenario?

You may have imagined yourself in an end-of-the-world situation. Isn't that most people's biggest fear? The response will be interesting since you will need to think outside the box. Aside from that, you can form your group of "end-of-the-world heroes."

9. What are you proud of but never had an excuse to talk about?

Sometimes, we are proud of something but decide to keep it to ourselves. It could be because we are afraid of appearing arrogant, or it is not a topic of interest for anybody. Ask your friends if they have something they are proud of, and let them know you are not here to pass judgment.

5 Intriguing Things You Might Want to Know About Your Girlfriend

Getting the girl is only the beginning of a relationship. Now that she is your girlfriend, it's the perfect time to invite her to a hot seat game to know her deeper. Bring a list of interesting topics to ask a girl next time, and you'll learn more about her beyond how she looks.

10. What do you like most and least about your own appearance?

This reveals if she is self-conscious about her looks. Helping her overcome these insecurities is the best thing to do. On the plus side, she will also share with you the qualities in which she has confidence.

11. What are three qualities you look for in a significant other?

These are the qualities she seeks and the reason she is with you. A little more explanation wouldn't hurt. It's not a childish thing to ask her what did she like most about you.

12. Do you want children? If yes, how many? If not, why?

Do you have future goals, or are you in a relationship for fun and companionship? It would be fantastic to know if you have similar goals. Whether you want to establish a family or not, you should make this one of your hot seat questions.

13. What is something you are not very good at?

You may not want to go into great detail about admitting a shortcoming or a flaw. But, if she is willing to answer this for you, she demonstrates humility. If both of you respond with the same answer, you can make this conversation entertaining.

14. When was the last time you spoke with a classmate from high school?

A person who maintains a good relationship with friends shows concern for others. The fact that she still speaks with long-time friends indicates that she is the type of person who values friendship.

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3 Interesting Queries to Get to Know Your New Friend Instantly

Great! You got a new friend. I am sure there are many things to talk about, and you cannot wait to share them with your new buddy. But where do you start? No worries, we have a list of  topics to ask a new friend and hot topics to guide you and help you to know someone.

15. What's one item you've recently crossed off your bucket list?

The items on a bucket list represent our goals and aspirations in life. Someone putting effort into achieving each item on their list can give us motivation. It will be nice to know if your new friend crossed out one thing on their list.

16. What skill do you envy in other people?

You can ask this personal question to know if there is one thing they are not very good at or wishes to improve on. You can learn this skill together as your bonding moment if you have the same response.

17. Have you ever broken someone's heart?

This is a great question to ask to discover someone's romantic experience. Whether it is a happy ending or not, it is still an interesting topic because you can learn something from it.

3 Deep and Intimate Topics For Couples to Discuss

Have you ever been out on a date and felt you were out of things to talk about? Try answering questions to liven up your evening. No matter how long you have been together, there will be new things to discuss. The best way to discover more about each other is by asking hot seat questions. Try looking through the best questions for couples.

18. If you had to lay your life on the line for someone, who would that person be?

This is the question to which you hope the response is "you." But whoever the response is, it is someone your partner values.

19. What's one thing no one knows about you?

Isn't it wonderful to know something about your companion that nobody else does? You can both keep it a secret.

20. How do you handle it when your family doesn't approve of a decision you've made?

The response to this question reveals how someone deals with a conflict. It could be her biggest turn in life, and she did not have the support of the most important people. If you know how your partner handles a difficult situation will help you get through it together.

Downloadable and Printable List of Hot Seat Questions

Here is a downloadable and printable jpg/pdf list of hot seat questions (right-click the image and select Save Image As...):

4 Helpful Tips To Spice Up The Hot Seat Game

Getting tired of the normal and traditional hot seat game with the same game rules? No worries, we've got some ideas to spice up your game and make it more fun and thrilling.

Tip #1. Set a time limit for each player to answer.

Setting a time limit for each question puts the seated person under pressure. It does not give them time to think of a better-sounding response. So the player will most likely say the first thing that comes to mind, which is the truth.

Tip #2. Establish a penalty for those who will choose to 'pass'.

It will be too easy if you can skip a question that you prefer not to answer. To resolve that, there should be a penalty of the same level of difficulty that a player has to do if they choose to pass.

Tip #3. Players with the least 'pass' will get to choose the penalty for the player with the most 'pass'.

If all players want to achieve the least number of "passes," that means less skipping of questions. More questions answered means more discoveries about one another.

Tip #4. Players are allowed to lie, giving other players a chance to challenge the answer.

This will test how much you know the player. Figure out whether you think their answer is true or if they are telling the biggest lie.

Other Fun Games You Could Play That Will Get to Know Someone Better

If you are not up for a hot seat game, we have other exciting games you can play to get to know someone in a fun way. Check out the list of icebreakers for small groups we have prepared for you.

Dare or Truth Topics To Ask

Nobody would say no to a series of dare of truth things to ask for adults. You will know something interesting about someone or see them do a dare that nobody else has done yet.

Never Have I Ever

This is a cool drinking game for everyone. You discover something about a person by asking a set of never have I ever questions. Instead of actively saying they have done the action, they drink to confirm that they have done it.

Would You Rather

Are you up for more challenging questions? These would you rather questions will get your brain working on choosing between two hard choices. But, no worries, there's no wrong answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am sure there are still some questions in your mind about how to conduct a hot seat game. No worries, we've got you covered right here.

Can I ask these questions during our first date?

Yes, you can. Our set of first date questions will make your conversation on a first date more interesting and fun. Impress your date with how creative you are and want to have more conversations with you.

How many people do we need to play this game?

At least two people needed to play this game. It could be a game between a couple or a group of friends.

Can we turn this into a drinking game?

It is at your discretion if you want to turn this into a drinking game. As long as everyone can go home safely, you can make your own rules.

Is it okay to play this game in a work setting?

Yes, you can play this game in a work setting as long as the questions are still work-appropriate. Trade the traditional board game for something different this time.

More Great Topics To Ask To Break The Ice

You are now loaded with great things to ask to get to know someone better, but it wouldn't hurt to have a backup. Check out our other questions to break the ice:

  1. We want to avoid awkward silences during your first date. look through our list of date questions to turn you into a good conversationalist.
  2. Use some of our dare or truth topics and make your get-together more interesting and fun.
  3. This set of shoe game questions will reveal who's who.
  4. Ask someone these funny-get-to-know you questions to initiate a spark between you two.

In Conclusion

There is no single question you can ask to determine a person's character.

You have learned something new with your partner by asking these hot seat questions. Whether the answers are what you were hoping for or not, I'm confident the chat you had has gotten you closer.

Traveling, going on dates, doing activities together, or even playing question games can all be romantic. Still, the most important thing is being completely honest with each other.