You've made the decision to give speed dating a try and you're very excited about having fun and trying something new. But at the same time, you might be wondering what you can talk about with ten different people. Don't panic - here are some questions that can help you get started or help you avoid any uncomfortable long silence. The important thing to remember is that you want to ask questions that will help you learn what the other person is like.

1. What do you do for fun?

2. Tell me three words your friends would use to describe you.

3. What kind of movies do you like? What is your favorite movie?

4. What kind of books and/or magazines do you like? What is the last book or magazine you read?

5. If you won the lottery, how would you spend it?

6. What kind of music do you listen to? Do you have a favorite musician or band?

7. What are the most important qualities you are looking for in a friend or significant other?

8. What would you cook if you were having friends or family over for dinner?

9. Which is your favorite season and why?

10. Do you like to travel and where have you been?

11. What place would you like to visit that you haven't been to yet?

12. What is your most prized possession?

13. Would you consider yourself a morning person or a night person and why?

14. How would you describe a perfect date?

15. Do you have any pets? What kind of pets?

16. What are you most passionate about?

17. If you could do any job you wanted to, what would it be?

18. Who do you most admire and why?

19. What's your idea of a great vacation?

20. If you could live anywhere other than here, where would it be and why?

21. What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?

22. What hobbies do you have?

23. Which of your achievements are you most proud?

24. What do you think is the most important value in a relationship or friendship?

25. What holiday do you enjoy the most and how do you celebrate it?