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21 Questions You Should Ask on a First Date

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter.

Dating is hard: confusion over the bill, nervous laughter, sweaty pits, and worst of all — awkward conversation. Let us take some of the pressure off – here are 21 questions to ask to keep the date lively and so you can find ~ true lurve ~

1. Do you still hang out with your ex?

We ain’t down wit dat. 

2. Do you like or do you LOVE puppies?

Its only real love if you let them lick your face.

3. How much do you actually know about vaginas?

There will be a pop quiz later about tampons and clitorises. 

4. On a scale of “neutral” to “bathing in macaroni,” how much do you love cheese?

 

Nom nom.

5. Do you watch Game of Thrones, and if not, what’s wrong with you?

 

Jon Snow knows nothing, but he still knows you’re dumb. 

6. Do you always order guac, even when it costs extra?

It’s the little things in life.

7. Are you more a 1D or 5SOS kind of guy?

There’s really no wrong answer here.

8. Have you ever thought that you were “born in the wrong generation?”

 

Pls stp. 

9. Would you let me eat the last slice of pizza?

 

You’ll always be first in my heart… right behind pizza.

10. How much will your mother hate me?

 

Suuuuuure.

11. Are you prouder of Michael Jordan’s basketball career or his role in Space Jam?

 

It’s clear which one he’s more proud of. 

12. Would you consider yourself a “meninist?”

There are no words for people like you.

13. If I snapchat you ugly pics, do you promise never to screenshot them?

 

Relationships are built on trust, ok?

14. If we cuddle, will you make me be the big spoon?

 

 

If you’re dating Harry Styles go ahead and skip this one… lucky betch. 

15. Are you ever mean to waiters?

 

I’m just gonna slip out that tiny window in the bathroom now. Bye. 

16. How many hours of TV do you say you watch and how many is the real answer?

 

We all have our demons.

17. Do you ever send unsolicited dick pics?

 

But I had such high hopes for you, Tinder boy. 

18. Is a game of Monopoly with you a pleasant pastime or the beginning of WWIII?

 

The only thing more intense than my bedroom eyes are my board game eyes. 

19. Do you ever wear exercise shoes when you are, in fact, NOT exercising?

 

If I can wear heels, you can afford the lack of arch support for one night.

20. When was the last time you read a book that wasn’t for class?

We’ll even count Fifty Shades of Grey if it helps.

21. Most importantly, were Ross and Rachel really on a break?

IT’S STILL NOT FUNNY, ROSS.

Kirby is a recent graduate from UCSB currently living in Los Angeles. As a proud Her Campus UCSB alum, she's happy to be back on the HC team covering one of her fave shows: "The Mindy Project." On any given day you can find her with her nose in a book (let's be real - it's a Kindle). In her free time, she likes petting dogs, binge-watching TV, and eating a lot of food. Find her on Instagram: @kirbynicoleb or @GirlBossEats.