you learn a lot about a person when asking about pets or what they did that day. it creates some sort of connection through similar interest. most people like pets, even if they don’t have them. and learning that maybe someone went swimming and you like swimming too, it creates a new bond over something!
May 27, 2025
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asking questions encourages connection between people (even if it’s short)!! like asking a barista what they like to drink, or asking the marine educator by the tide pools about the fish in there, or asking someone in a wait line what they do for work. obviously respect people’s time and space, but going out of my way to ask questions has lead to positive outcomes!
Not only do you connect with people, but you might learn something or meet someone cool :)
3d ago
Good ice breaker then you can ask follow up questions. Do you have pets? Do you like cats? Have you been to a cat cafe? If someone only answers without asking a question back, just volunteer your own answer and see where the conversation goes. take it all in stride, you got this 🩷
Jul 24, 2024
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asking this when meeting someone new, fun discovery process for both parties!
instead of “so what do you do for work?” or for the collegiates: “what’s your major?” this question serves the choose-your-own-adventure purpose because not everyone is afforded/prefers a stable job or education. it also allows you to get to know someone better, maybe they’re going to tell you about the 200 plants they take care of, or the profound though they’ve been stuck on. or, maybe they will think you’re weird and just tell you what they do for work, which is fine too, because it also answers the question. plus, people get excited when you ask them this. it’s unconventional in those early stages, cool points awarded brethren.
May 17, 2024
