171 “This or That” Questions to Get to Know Someone
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Do you want to easily break the ice and get to know the people around you on a deeper, more significant level? Try asking a few of these conversation-starting “this or that” questions (for adults). It’s a fun game that works like this: One person gives the group two options to choose from. Everyone else must make a answer honestly , selecting only one option. (“Both” or “neither” answers don’t count!)
The goal of playing “this or that” is to walk away knowing a little bit more about everyone in the circle. And if you get derailed, well, that’s perfectly fine. Part of the point is to see what spontaneous conversations evolve out of the game. Below, we’ve listed some of our favorite questions to ask colleagues, friends, or family members during “this or that.” We’ve also divided them up into categories to make the ones appropriate to your situation easy to find. Now, read on to get started!
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“This or That” Questions for Friends
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- Scary movies or thrillers?
- Pop music or rock music?
- Family Guy or Bob’s Burgers ?
- Short hair or long hair?
- Reality TV shows or sitcoms?
- House party or pool party?
- Shopping online or shopping in-store?
- Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings ?
- A loyal friend or a funny friend?
- Free lunch or on-site gym?
- Bad breath or body odor?
- Staying up late or going to bed early?
- Bungee jumping or zip lining?
- Flats or heels?
- Private yacht or private jet?
- Going for a walk or going for a bike ride?
- Science fiction or mystery?
- Taking a dip in a swimming pool or in the ocean?
- More time or more money?
- Singing or dancing?
- An art gallery or an amusement park?
- Movie adaptations or books?
- T-shirts or tote bags?
- Road trip or plane ride?
- Jeans or sweats?
- Laptop or desktop?
- Slot machines or lotto tickets?
- Baseball or football?
- Cash or card?
- Sense of humor or street smarts?
- Text or phone call?
- Venmo or split the check?
- Watching it live or waiting to see it streaming?
- Irish accent or Australian accent?
- Big earrings or statement necklace?
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“This or That” Questions About Food
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- French fries or onion rings?
- Ice cream cone or ice cream sandwich?
- Hot coffee or iced coffee?
- Milk chocolate or dark chocolate?
- Food truck or restaurant?
- Brunch plans or dinner plans?
- Sour cream or salsa?
- Coke or Pepsi?
- Cow tongue or octopus?
- Beer or wine?
- Fast food or dining at a fancy restaurant?
- Orange juice or pineapple juice?
- Pizza or Chinese food?
- Sparkling water or still water?
- Crème brûlée or tiramisu?
- Take out or home-cooking?
- Coffee or tea?
- White or wheat bread?
- Vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream?
- Broccoli or Brussels sprouts?
- Baked potatoes or mashed potatoes?
- Iced tea or lemonade?
- Eat ice cream on a hot day or drink a milkshake?
- Chicken nuggets or french fries?
- Health food or junk food?
- Hot dog or hamburger?
- American cheese or cheddar?
- Pressed juice or smoothie?
- Kale or arugula?
- Sourdough or focaccia?
- Chicken or steak?
- Tea or hot chocolate?
- Cherry tomato or sun-dried tomato?
- Sweet or savory?
- Manhattan clam chowder or New England clam chowder?
- Lemon or lime?
- Burritos or quesadillas?
- Balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing?
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“This or That” Questions in “Would You Rather” Format
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- Would you rather win the lottery or pursue your dream job?
- Would you rather own a theme park or your own zoo?
- Would you rather have a rich friend or a best friend?
- Would you rather watch a funny movie or a documentary?
- Would you rather visit the International Space Station for a week or spend a week in a hotel at the bottom of the ocean?
- Would you rather have a big party for your birthday or celebrate with just a few friends?
- Would you rather play sports or watch a movie?
- Would you rather have a personal chef or a personal trainer?
- Would you rather go out to a bar or stay in for a movie night?
- Would you rather get the silent treatment after an argument or yell it out in the moment?
- Would you rather have 10 siblings or be an only child?
- Would you rather spend your entire life doing what you love or spend it with the people you love?
- Would you rather have a photographic memory or an IQ of 200?
- Would you rather work on a solo project or participate in a team-building assignment?
- Would you rather be the smartest person in the room or the richest person in the room?
- Would you rather play a multi-player video game or a single-player video game?
- Would you rather take a class or give a class?
- Would you eat something from Fear Factor to win a million dollars or rob a bank?
- Would you rather have only Zoom meetings or only in-person meetings at work?
- Would you rather always say everything on your mind or never speak again?
- Would you rather be a kid your whole life or an adult your whole life?
- Would you rather always be hot or always be cold?
- Would you rather wear itchy clothes or clothes that are too small?
- Would you rather go on vacation with your least favorite family member or the worst boss you’ve ever had?
- Would you rather get a blister on your foot or a canker sore in your mouth?
- Would you rather work a desk job or work with your hands outside?
- Would you rather have no eyebrows or no eyelashes?
- Would you rather live in Antarctica or the Sahara Desert?
- Would you rather be known as a one-hit wonder for a novel or a song?
- Would you rather have the details of your financial life or your love life made public?
- Would you rather have 12 children or no children?
- Would you rather have X-ray vision or magnified hearing?
- Would you rather go on vacation with friends or with your spouse?
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“This or That” Questions for Kids
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- E-learning or classroom learning?
- Computer game or board game?
- Wonder Woman or Captain Marvel?
- Mobile games or console games?
- Math class or art class?
- Eating at home or at a friend’s house?
- Shrek or Kung-Fu Panda?
- Keyboard or piano?
- Musical or play?
- Old books or new books?
- Jokes or pranks?
- Video games or computer games?
- Sticky hair or no hair?
- Boogers or eye gunk?
- Toy Story or Cars ?
- Animals or insects?
- Scary ghost story or a haunted house?
- Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
- Indoors or outdoors?
- Read or watch TV?
- Water balloon fight or snowball fight?
- Play alone or play with others?
- IMAX movie or a 3D movie?
- Bumper cars or miniature golf?
- New phone or new computer?
- Avengers or Justice League ?
- Blue skin or purple tongue?
- Musical theater or gym class?
- Animated movie or an action movie?
- Disney or Nickelodeon?
- Elsa or Anna?
- Netflix or Disney+?
- Teacher’s pet or homecoming court?
- School lunch or packed lunch?
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“This or That” Questions for Couples
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- Date night out or date night in?
- Gifts or quality time?
- Vacuuming or doing dishes?
- Cats or dogs?
- Kids or no kids?
- Natural face or make-up?
- Carpet or hardwood floors?
- History museum or art museum?
- Bar soap or shower gel?
- Share drinks or share food?
- Work for a company or be your own boss?
- Toilet paper that goes over or under?
- Nature walk or a trip to the gym?
- Grandma or Nana?
- Grandpa or Papa?
- Van or SUV?
- Public or private proposal?
- Buy our dream house or buy our dream car?
- Long-distance or breakup?
- Early morning or late night?
- Get married after 15 weeks or wait 15 years?
- Flowers or chocolates?
- Hugs or kisses?
- Massage or cuddle time?
- Candle-lit dinner or dancing?
- Dress up or dress down?
- Lake or ocean?
- Formal date night or keep things casual?
- Clean the kitchen in the morning or at night?
- Outdoor grilling or indoor BBQ?
- Friends or Seinfeld ?
What are “this or that” questions?
Unlike board games, “this or that” is a conversational activity. These questions require participants to choose one of two options, giving those they’re engaging with a better sense of who they are and what their preferences may be. Consider bouncing from deep questions to funny questions and back to keep the game informative, but fun.
How do you turn “this or that” questions into a game?
It’s easy! To play, you simply ask those you’re with to choose between two options. You don’t need to explain your questions, either For instance, you can ask, “Iced or hot coffee?” Anyone playing will have to answer with no more than two words, informing the other players—you guessed it—whether they like their coffee hot or iced.
Wrapping Up
76 Family Feud Questions and Answers for Your Next Game Night
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What is Family Feud, Anyway?
Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson. While its original run lasted from 1976 to 1988, the show has been revived twice since.
Over the years, the show has experienced a number of different hosts, including big names like Louie Anderson , Richard Karn , John O’Hurley , and—as mentioned—Steve Harvey.
In fact, it was under Harvey’s tenure that the show experienced a boom in Nielsen ratings, placing it among the top three most-popular syndicated television shows in the United States.
Today, the show can be enjoyed in over 50 different international markets, including Indonesia’s Super Family 100 , England’s Family Fortunes , and South America’s very own 100 Argentinos Dicen.
It’s also adapted into other formats, including board games, interactive films, and video games for folks to enjoy.
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Important Rules for Your Family Feud Game Night
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It doesn’t take much to organize a fun game night, but there are a few rules you’ll need to learn if you want to play Family Feud.
Traditionally, the game features two competing families , though you’re free to break the group up however you want.
Each must work together to provide correct answers to specific survey questions, starting with the most popular responses. The only thing you have to make sure of here is that each team contains the same number of players.
Once you’ve established your two teams and elected a host, you’ll need to find something to use as your buzzer. For this, you can use a free app online, a squeaky dog toy, or anything else of your choosing.
The next step revolves around electing your team captains. These two individuals will go head to head in the initial “face-off” round. The first team captain to buzz in with the most popular response will lead the round.
The rest of the team will also take turns guessing the remaining responses. The opposing team only gets an opportunity to participate here if the other team receives three strikes for failing to provide the correct answer.
Traditionally, answers are solicited from 100 survey participants, with each worth one point for every person who gave them. But if you want to play Family Feud at home, you have a few different ways of determining the number of points all the answers are worth.
For one, you can browse the web for questions that actually appeared on the show along with the number of points they attracted. Or—and maybe more easily—you can assign your own point values to the questions you encounter.
However you decide to proceed is up to you. Just remember, whoever has the most points by the end of your final round will be considered the winning team. Best of luck!
Supplies Needed to Play Family Feud
- Scorecard
- Buzzer
- List of questions (and answers)
- 3-5 players per team
- Host
What is the Fast Money Round?
A typical game of Family Feud contains three normal rounds. If you want to tally up your points after that and call it a day, that’s fine. But those who want to get even more out of the game will probably want to participate in the famous “fast money” round.
To get started, the winning team must select two individuals to answer as many questions as they can in 60 seconds. One person leaves the room while the other takes their turn.
Both members of the team will be asked the same list of questions. Should the second player provide a duplicate response, they must come up with another answer on the spot.
Once the round is finished, the host adds up all the points the players have scored. If the total amounts to over 200, they can add it to their total score and declare themselves the ultimate champions!
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76 Family Feud Questions and Answers
Put your critical thinking skills to the test by finding the best answer for each question listed below.
Funny Family Feud Questions
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- Name something a cowboy would hate to have happen. Lose his hat Get shot in a gunfight Break a spur Get stepped on by a bull/horse Throw a lasso and misses Get bucked off a bull/horse His gun jams Get surrounded by Indians Get called a cowgirl His horse dies/gets injured
- Which of the Seven Dwarfs describes how you feel after a couple of drinks? Happy Dopey Sleepy Bashful Grumpy
- Name something that’s easier to catch than a new man. Cold/flu Fish Bus Frisbee
- Fill in the blank: You’re in deep ____. Doo-doo Trouble Water Sleep
- Name something you do in the mirror. Brush teeth Brush hair Pop a pimple/zit Check your outfit Practice dance moves
- Name something you do when you get sick. Throw up Take medicine Stay home from school/work Go to the doctor Watch TV Eat soup
- Name something you did not learn in school. Parenting Manners House chores Religion Common sense How to be a good spouse How to change a tire
- Name a first-date faux pas. Talking about an ex Being late Coming on too strongly/saying “I love you” Talking nonstop Forgetting your wallet
- Name wedding traditions that people would not miss. Tossing the garter Smashing cake in the face Spending money to be in the bridal party Giving the bride away
- Name something you don’t want your kid to bring home. Lice Cat/dog Bad report card/failing grade Germs Cops Boyfriend/girlfriend
- What’s something that you can hang up on? Phone call Clothes Towel A photo frame Key holder
- Name something you’d do if your date took you to Chuck E. Cheese. Play games Leave/walk out Eat lots of pizza Dump him Laugh
- What’s one thing that won’t exist in 35 years? Privacy Cable television Plastic bags Handheld smartphones
- Name some things kids like to throw at each other. Toys Food Pillows Balls Paper
- List an activity that requires you to use your lips. Eating food Talking Whistling Playing horn Kissing
- If you hear a noise coming from the basement, what do you hope it isn’t? A ghost Flood Mouse Cat Rat A thief
- Name a food that many people dislike. Anchovies Cilantro Olives Tuna Candy corn Tongue
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Family Feud Questions for Kids and Teens
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- Name something you might find in a haunted house. Ghosts Cobwebs Spiders Mice Dust
- List an occupation that begins with the letter “D.” Dentist Data analyst Dairy scientist Deck engineer Decorator Director
- Name an animal that starts with the letter “E.” Elephant Eagle Eel Emu
- Where do kids nowadays spend most of their time? Room/bed School Internet Mall Friend’s house Park Work
- Name something cold. Ice Ice cream Snow Refrigerator Popsicle
- Name a superhero member of the Justice League. Batman Superman Wonder Woman Aquaman The Flash
- Name something that you might lick. Ice cream Lollipop Stamp Popsicle Envelope
- Which household chores do kids hate doing? Cleaning their room Walking the dog Vacuuming Loading the dishwasher Raking leaves
- Name something that you associate with cold weather. Snow Ugly sweaters Hat Mittens or gloves Hats Ice
- Name a word a dog always understands. Walk Eat Stay Treat Sit Come Fetch
- Name something an astronaut sees in space. Earth Planets Stars Moon Sun Alien Satellite Meteor/Comets
- What is your excuse for not doing homework? Forgot it at home Got sick Left at school Book got stolen Dog ate it
- Why might someone wake up in the middle of the night? They have to go to the bathroom They saw a bad dream They are feeling hungry They are feeling thirsty They heard a noise They woke up hearing the crying of a baby
- Name popular Halloween costumes that are also professions. Doctor or nurse Police officer Firefighter Construction worker Astronaut
- Name something that you might put on a sandwich. Mayonnaise Jam Peanut butter Lettuce Cucumber Butter
- What is a drink that can be served both hot and cold? Water Tea Cider Coffee Milk
- Name a place where kids don’t like to go. The pediatrician To bed Library Relative’s house Shopping
- What’s something you do right before bed? Brush teeth Read Eat Drink water Say prayers
- Name a place where you’re supposed to be very quiet. Library Church Theater/movies Bedroom Classroom Airplanes
Movie-Based Questions and Answers
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- Name something you would need if you wanted to dress up as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz . Ruby Slippers Checkered Dress Pigtails/braids Picnic basket
- Name a popular fictional wizard. Harry Potter Gandalf Professor Albus Dumbledore Saruman The Wizard of Oz
- Name Marvel’s Avengers. Captain America Iron Man Black Panther The Hulk Thor Black Widow Spiderman Hawkeye
- Name a place teenagers go in horror movies where there’s usually a killer on the loose. Cabin/camp/woods Graveyard Movie theater/drive-in Basement/cellar Closet Bathroom/shower Bedroom/bed A party
- Name a professional athlete who has also starred in a movie. O.J. Simpson Ray Allen Shaquille O’Neal Dwayne Johnson Michael Jordan
- Name a Disney princess. Cinderella Ariel Jasmine Belle Elsa Tiana
- Name a character you might see at Disney World. Donald Duck Cinderella Mickey Mouse Pluto Goofy
- Name a part of an actor’s body to which a director might apply CGI. Face Butt Groin Bust Tattoo Limbs
- Name something that annoys you at movie theaters. Long lines People talking Kids running Mobile phones Baby crying
- Name an actress who doesn’t star in enough movies. Jennifer Lawrence Julia Roberts Sandra Bullock Natalie Portman Keira Knightley Angelina Jolie
- Name a movie that frequently gets remade. Cinderella Batman Superman Robin Hood A Christmas Carol Dracula Spider-Man
- Name the thing people do after watching a scary movie at night. Research the film online Get under the blanket Switch on every light and then go to sleep Call a friend to lighten up the mood Watch something funny Go to sleep
- Name a city that is often featured in spy movies. Los Angeles Moscow London New York
- Name a top-grossing film released during the 2000s. Lord of the Rings Avatar Finding Nemo Shrek Pirates of the Caribbean
- Name a Disney movie that does not have a female villain. Princess and the Frog Aladdin Toy Story Pinocchio Peter Pan Bambi
- Name a movie that’s always on TV during the holidays. It’s a Wonderful Life Elf A Christmas Story Frosty the Snowman Home Alone Die Hard
- Name a classic Steven Spielberg movie. Jaws Indiana Jones E.T. Jurassic Park Schindler’s List Saving Private Ryan The Color Purple
- Name a Harry Potter character. Harry Potter Hermione Ron Fred/George Newt Scamander Dumbledore Snape Hagrid
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Family Feud Questions for Couples and Adults
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- Name a state that has a lot of sports teams. New York California Florida Texas Pennsylvania Illinois
- Name a part of the body someone may kiss if they are really into you. Forehead Cheek Lips Hand Neck Eyes
- Name a reason to throw a party. Birthday Wedding Holiday Party Graduation Bar Mitzvah Bachelor/Bachelorette
- Name a professional sport where the players make a lot of money. Football Baseball Basketball Soccer Tennis Darts
- Name something in a person’s closet that only comes out for special occasions. Suit/tux Dress Tie Jewelry Dress shoes Shotgun
- What is the one thing that you always keep in your car? Money Spare tire Map Spare clothes A bottle of water Snacks First aid kit
- Name something that women leave lipstick marks on. Napkin Glass Significant other Collar Pillow Straw Letter Children/babies Pets
- Name something people spend lottery winnings on. Car Home Pay bills Go on vacation Family members
- Name a typical New Year’s resolution. Lose weight Reach out to friends and family Quit smoking Learn a new skill Travel more Save money
- Name something you might eat with crackers. Soup Cheese Peanut Butter Chili Sliced meats
- Name something that makes you feel like a kid again. Disneyland Playing with kids Riding a bicycle Eating candy Jumping
- Name something you dread being asked at a family reunion. Are you dating anyone? How is the job search going? When are you going to get married/have kids? Can I borrow money? Have you gained/lost weight?
- Name something that makes a huge mess and creates chaos when it spills into the kitchen. Oil Eggs Wheat Milk Water
- Name a beverage some people drink exclusively with breakfast. Coffee Orange juice Milk Grapefruit juice Water Champagne
- Name something you might bring to a friend’s party. Booze/wine/beer Games Cake Gifts Food
- Name something you’re glad only comes once a year. Christmas Birthdays Tax season Anniversary
- What are the annoying things other drivers do? Overtake from the wrong side Blow the horn continuously Talk on the cell phone Not using turn signals Drive too fast
- Name something you’d do in front of a mirror. Brush teeth Brush hair Pop a pimple/zit Check your outfit Practice dance moves
- Name something you might find at a breakfast buffet. Eggs Bacon Sausage Potatoes/Hash Browns Juice Coffee Melon Cereal
- Name a type of insurance. Car Health/Dental Life Home Renter’s Flood Travel Blackjack
- Name someone that works in a hospital. Nurse Doctor Nutritionist X-ray technician Pediatrician Pathologist Lab Technician
- Name something you buy by the roll. Toilet paper Paper towel Coins Stamps Wrapping paper
