Yes or no questions are simple prompts to help start conversations. They’re great for getting to know people you just met. This could be a loved one, adults, kids, or coworkers. To play the game, simply ask the question and allow the other person to respond with “yes” or “no” to the prompt. For example, “Are you currently working at your dream job, yes or no?”
Let’s start playing!
Expert advice: According to this study, laughter truly is a medicine! Playing a “would you rather” game might seem cheesy at first. Although a few laughs later and you may be improving your overall health.
Questions for kids
—Yes or no questions for kids!
- Do you like to play video games?
- Do you have any pets?
- Do you like to eat pizza?
- Do you like to read books?
- Do you like to go outside and play?
- Do you like to eat chocolate?
- Do you like to help your mom and dad around the house?
- Do you like to eat ice cream?
- Do you like to go to the park?
- Do you like to go swimming?
- Do you like to play outside?
- Do you have a best friend?
- Do you like ice cream?
- Do cats or dogs make you scared?
- Have you ever been to the beach?
- Do you like to eat candy?
- Do you have a favorite color?
- Do you have a favorite cartoon character?
- Do you have a favorite toy?
- Do you have a best friend?
- Do you like to help others?
- Do you like to learn new things?
Related: Thought-provoking questions for kids
My experience asking these questions…
I wouldn’t say that growing up I had the most friends… I wasn’t shy, exactly… I just didn’t know how to connect with others in away that was going to develop a relationship. Something that would last longer than just a short conversation. I wanted friends, pretty badly…
Learning questions like these certainly helps to expedite the process… They’re fast. It’s not the entire relationship that will be built on them. But it sure does help to get it going!
Here’s my BEST tips to use these questions…
- Remember a few that you like – Keep a couple of your favorite questions in mind. Try to remember a few for when the moment strikes you.
- Don’t forget these as a tool – Whenever there’s a dull moment, whether you’re with a spouse or family… pull out a few of these questions.
- Don’t take it too seriously – Especially when it comes to spouses or those you might be romantically interested in. This isn’t a time to start digging! Have fun, make it silly, and don’t take it all too seriously.
For adults—try these out for a fun time
—Yes or no questions for adults!
- Do you have a driver’s license?
- Do you rent or own your home?
- Do you have any children?
- Have you ever been married?
- Are you employed?
- Do you have any hobbies?
- Do you have any pets?
- Do you have any allergies?
- Do you like to eat spicy food?
- Do you like to play video games?
- Do you like to read books?
- Do you like to listen to music?
- Do you like to watch movies?
- Do you like to go outside?
- Do you like to be around people?
- Do you like to be alone?
- Do you like to work out?
- Do you like to eat healthy?
- Do you have a job?
- Do you like your job?
- Do you have a family?
- Do you have children?
- Do you have a partner?
- Do you have a house?
- Do you have a pet?
For coworkers—safe for work!
—Yes or no questions for coworkers!
- Do you have a moment to talk?
- Can I ask you a question?
- Are you busy right now?
- Do you have time for a quick chat?
- Do you know how to use this software?
- Do you want to work on this project with me?
- Do you have any experience with this type of work?
- Is this your first time doing this kind of work?
- Do you need help with this task?
- Can you show me how to do this?
- What do you think about this project?
- Are you okay with working overtime on this project?
- Do you have any other ideas for this project?
Tricky ones—they might get stumped!
—Yes or no questions that are tricky!
- Can a person be both short and tall?
- Is it possible to be in two places at once?
- Can a person be both happy and sad?
- Are you taller than you are wide?
- If a person is in a room with no windows or doors, can they still get out?
- If a person has no arms or legs, can they still exist?
- Can a person be both alive and dead?
- Are you the only person in the world?
- Can you turn off the sun?
- Is the glass half full or half empty?
- Are you married?
- Do you like spending time with your family?
- Do you like to go out on weekends?
- Are you going to vote in the next election?
- Will you be attending the meeting on Wednesday?
- Do you think that the world will end in 2012?
- Do you want to have children someday?
- Do you like your job?
Funny ones to use—Q’s you’ll laugh about
—Yes or no questions that are funny!
- Can we all agree that no one knows what they’re doing?
- Do you like getting stuff for free?
- Would you rather be able to read people’s thoughts or be able to read animals’ thoughts?
- If you won the lottery, would you still continue to work?
- Do you think vampires are real?
- Do you think that you could survive in the wild for more than a week?
- Do you believe in love at first sight?
- Do you think that extraterrestrial life exists?
- Is it funny when someone falls down?
- Is it funny when someone gets hurt?
- Is it funny when someone says something stupid?
- Is it funny when someone does something embarrassing?
- Is it funny when someone doesn’t know something?
- Is it funny when someone looks silly?
- Is it funny when someone doesn’t understand a joke?
- Is it funny when someone tries too hard to be funny?
- Is it funny when someone is making an effort to be funny and failing?
- Is it always funny when someone is intentionally being funny?
Deep ones to use—thinkers!
—Deep yes or no questions
- Do animals have the ability to think abstractly?
- Do plants have the ability to feel pain?
- Do immigrants have the ability to assimilate into new cultures?
- Do criminals have the ability to feel remorse?
- Do children have the ability to learn from their mistakes?
- Do you enjoy the company of others?
- Do you ever feel alone in a crowd?
- Do you like to be alone or feel antsy when alone?
- Do you find yourself frequently daydreaming?
- Do you enjoy learning new things?
- Do you feel like you have control over your life?
- Do you like challenges, or do they make you feel anxious?
- Is there anything you’re afraid of?
- Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep?
Couples questions
—Couples yes or no questions
- Do you like spending time with your partner?
- Do you feel closer to your partner when you share your feelings?
- Do you and your partner have similar interests?
- Do you feel like you can be yourself around your partner?
- Do you and your partner communicate well?
- Do you and your partner support each other?
- Do you feel like you and your partner are a team?
- Do you and your partner have fun together?
- Do you feel like you and your partner are in love?
- Do you like spending time with your partner?
- Do you feel comfortable communicating with your partner?
- Do you feel close to your partner?
- Do you find your partner attractive?
- Do you enjoy being intimate with your partner?
Random questions
—Random yes or no questions
- Do you like the color red?
- Do you mind getting your feet wet?
- Do you have a fear of needles?
- Do you prefer cold weather to hot weather?
- Do you like the taste of black coffee?
- Do you think Cheese Whiz is an actual cheese?
- Do you believe in ghosts?
- Do you floss your teeth every day?
- Do you like the feel of a new pair of socks?
- Do you ever talk to yourself?
- Do you like cheesy movies?
- Do you like to stay up late?
- Do you love spending time with family?
- Do you like chocolate?
- Do you like the beach?
- Do you like to sing in the shower?
- Do you like to dance?
- Do you like to read books?
- Do you like to take walks?
- Is the moon made of cheese?
- Will you go out with me?
- Are you a fan of the band Nirvana?
- Is the glass half full or half empty?
- Do you believe in ghosts?
- Have you ever seen a UFO?
- Is it raining outside?
- Are you taller than me?
- Do you have a pet?
- Are you happy with your life?
Questions for friends
—Friends yes or no questions
- Do you like spending time with your friends?
- Do you have any close friends?
- Do you and your friends ever go on trips together?
- Do you have any inside jokes with your friends?
- Do you ever get into arguments with your friends?
- Do you have any friends that you don’t see very often?
- Do you want to go to the movies with me tonight?
- Do you want to come over to my house and watch a movie?
- Do you want to go out to eat with me tonight?
Icebreaker questions
—Icebreaker yes or no questions
- Can you snowboard?
- Did you learn how to ski before you learned how to snowboard?
- Are you able to ski?
- When was the last time you went snowboarding?
- Do you like skiing or snowboarding better?
- Did you go on any good ski trips this year?
- How was your last ski trip?
- Did you go skiing or snowboarding on your trip?
- Did you have a good time on your trip?
- Would you like to go skiing or snowboarding again?
- Do you like to plan your day or go with the flow?
- Are you an early bird or a night owl?
- Are you more ‘no strings attached’ or long-term relationship oriented?
- Do you prefer traveling or staying at home?
- Are you more spontaneous or more of a planner?
- Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
- Do you like to eat out or eat in?
- Do you like to spend time alone or with others?
- Do you prefer cold weather or warm weather?
- Do you like to plan things out or go with the flow?
- Do you prefer active activities or passive activities?
- Do you like to work hard or play hard?
- Do you like to be in control or let others take the lead?
- Do you like fast-paced activities or slower-paced activities?
For a crush
—Yes or no questions for a crush
- Do you have a crush?
- Do you think your crush is cute?
- Do you like your crush?
- Do you want to ask your crush out?
- Do you think your crush likes you back?
- Do you think your crush knows you have a crush on them?
Hard questions
—Hard yes or no questions
- Do you have a question about your health?
- Do you need help with your homework?
- Are you looking for a partner?
- Is it easy to be a good person?
- Is it possible to be perfect?
- Is it better to be single or in a relationship?
- Is it better to have more money or more free time?
- Is there such a thing as a ‘perfect’ relationship?
- Is there a difference between a rock and a mineral?
- Is a blue whale the largest mammal on Earth?
- Do all birds have feathers?
- Is the capital of France Paris?
- Do domes automatically make a building a church?
- Was the United States founded in 1776?
- Are there more than seven wonders of the world?
- Was the Panama Canal built by the French?
- Are there 50 states in the United States?
- Is the Earth round?
Questions for a boyfriend
—Boyfriend yes or no questions
- Does he smile when he sees you?
- Does he feel comfortable around you?
- Does he touch you often?
- Is he always happy in your company?
- Is his body language open and welcoming when the two of you are together?
- Does he like you?
- Does he have a girlfriend?
- Has he ever cheated on you?
- Does he like your friends?
- Do you have a lot in common with him?
- Do you like to read?
- Do you love me?
- Do you want to be friends with me?
- Are you my friend?
- Do you want to be my boyfriend?
Interesting questions
—Interesting yes or no questions
- Do you like to cook?
- Do you have a favorite dish?
- Are you a vegetarian?
- Are you a fan of the Olympics?
- Do you like to read?
- Do you like to cook?
- Do you prefer to work at home or in an office?
- Is your favorite color yellow or green?
- Do you have a favorite color?
- Do you like to eat apples?
- Are you a vegetarian?
- Do you have a pet?
- Do you like to swim?
- Do you have a fear of needles?
- Do you prefer dogs or cats?
- Do you like winter or summer better?
- Do you think Soul Calibur is better than Tekken?
- Do you believe in aliens?
- Do you think ghosts are real?
- Do you prefer pie or cake?
- Do you like to play video games?
- Do you like to read books?
Get to know someone questions
—Get to know someone yes or no questions
- Do you know more than one language?
- Do you have a secret talent?
- Did you have an imaginary friend growing up?
- Do you drink coffee?
- Are you a messy person?
- Did you play sports growing up?
- Do you like to watch horror movies?
- Have you ever been in a car accident?
- Have you ever skipped school?
- Were your parents strict growing up?
- Are you a picky eater?
- Have you ever fallen asleep in your car?
- Do you like creative writing?
- Do you have a favorite board game?
- Have you ever gone inside a real haunted house?
- Did you have an authority figure growing up?
- Have you ever lied to your parents?
- Have you ever taken a personality test?
- Do you lucid dream?
- Do you have a hidden talent?
- Did you ever succumb to peer pressure?
- Do you like scary movies?
- Have you ever sleepwalked?
- Are you afraid of the dark?
- Have you ever peer pressured someone else?
- Do you believe in conspiracy theories?
- Can you play a musical instrument?
- Do you have a million dollars?
- Do you have nice family members?
Sexual questions
—Sexual yes or no questions
- Do you like it when I talk dirty to you?
- Do you want me to touch you?
- Do you want me to k#ss you?
- Do you want me to f#ck you?
- Do you like to be spanked?
- Do you like to give or receive or#l s#x?
- Do you like to be tied up?
- Do you like to role-play?
- Do you like to have s#x in public places?
- Do you like to dress up in se#y lingerie?
- Do you like to be submissive or dominant in bed?
- Do you like to talk dirty during s#x?
- Do you like to have an#l s#x?
- Do you like to use s#x toys?
- Are you interested in s#x?
- Do you like to have s#x?
- Do you enjoy s#x?
- Are you good at s#x?
- Do you like to give or receive or#l s#x?
- Do you like to give or receive an#l s#x?
- Do you like to have sex with multiple partners?
- Do you like to watch other people have s#x?
- Do you like to read about s#x?
- Do you like to talk about s#x?
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