30 Questions to ask a woman when you run out of things to say

She looks at you… waiting. But no words come out. You can’t think of anything to say. So, she gets bored and leaves. Keep reading to learn how to avoid this nightmare from happening…

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By Herman The German
(Dating Engineer)

Updated January 8, 2026

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Dead silence. 

She’s looking at you. But no words are coming out of your mouth. So she walks away, and you won’t ever see her again.

You missed your chance.

Wouldn’t it be great to instantly know what to say when you find yourself in a situation like this? 

Or even better, imagine there’s a way to make her do all the talking so you can sit back, relax, and be the great listener all women dream about. 

It’s possible.

But only if you know how to lead the conversation correctly. 

In this article, I’ll share my top 30 questions to ask a woman to create an interesting conversation and become that great listener she’s been waiting for. 

Let’s start with…

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15 Conversation starters to spark an interesting conversation

Remember these words: the first interaction you’ll have with a woman will be the most important one.

If you don’t leave a great first impression, then your chances of seeing her again are as slim as beating Einstein in physics. 

To help you create a great first impression, here are 15 fun questions to spark an exciting conversation.

You can use these questions in real life or via text:

1. If you could do anything, what would be your dream job?

2. Would you rather go on a fancy dinner date or play Mario Kart?

3. What do you do to relax and forget about your worries?

4. If you have only one day to live, what would your last meal be?

5. What are the three things you couldn’t live without if you were stranded on a deserted island?

6. If you have to give up one of the following forever, which one would it be: books, Netflix, or sex?

7. What’s the worst way a guy has tried to pick you up?

8. If someone were to offer you a million dollars to quit your job right now, would you do it?

9. If your life had a soundtrack, what would it be?

10. What would be your ideal first date?

11. If you could be reborn as an animal, which one would you choose?

12. Which subject did you hate the most in school?

13. Would you rather hit the beach or spend the day at home reading?

14. On a scale of 1 to 10, how spiritual are you?

15. How did you end up in [insert her job]?

Now, you might be thinking: “Aren’t some of these questions quite boring?” 

Well, it might seem that way, but it can get her to talk about her most important motivations and goals in life…

This helps you build trust and a deeper connection.

So don’t just ask: “What’s your job?”

Unless you want to pass on a great opportunity to create an interesting conversation. 

And since we spend most of our time working and sleeping, she’ll have a lot to say about her work if you ask:

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Most women spend a considerable part of their day at work. So if you ask her about what made her choose her job, you can get a very long answer.
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15 First date questions to ask a woman to create an exciting date

Epic scenario: You managed to get a date.

Now what?

First dates can be scary and nerve-wracking:

“What should I wear?”

“Where should I take her?”

“When is the right time to kiss her?”

These are just a few thoughts most men have before a first date. But I found that the most dreaded thing is that you have to talk uninterrupted for at least an hour. 

“What should I talk about so she doesn’t think I’m boring?”

Keeping her entertained for such a long time seems like a big problem.

But just like John Adams, one of the founding fathers of the USA, said:

“Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.”

But how?

Well, here it is…

You just have to talk about her favorite topic in the whole world. 

Do you want to know her all-time favorite topic

Women love to talk about themselves.

Imagine this:

You ask her a question, and she starts talking forever… like doing 90% of the talking while you just lean back, relax, and listen. No more worrying about what to say. And at the end of the conversation, she says: “Wow, this was the best date I’ve been on.” 

That’s probably the dream of every guy.

And it’s actually not just a fantasy.

She’ll do most of the talking if you ask her very personal questions. Then all you have to do is shut up and listen. Trust me, no woman ever complained about a guy being a too-good listener. 

So without further ado, here are 15 deep questions to ask on a first date:

1. What is the most embarrassing moment you had at school?

2. What fictional character would you marry if you could?

3. Who’s your celebrity crush?

4. What was your longest relationship?

5. Where in the world would you like to live if you could live anywhere?

6. What’s your spirit animal?

7. What was your favorite and your worst date ever?

8. What does your perfect day look like?

9. What are you most proud of?

10. What cartoon did you watch the most as a child?

11. Do you have any secret talents?

12. What is your best childhood memory?

13. Have you traveled a lot, and what was your favorite country?

14. Are you closer to your mum or your dad?

15. Do you have a male best friend, and how did you meet him? 

Don’t do this during your first date…

Bonus tip: One of the common first date mistakes is spending your entire date in a coffee shop.

Even if you have a great conversation, you’ll eventually get tired of just talking.

So after you spend 30 minutes to an hour in a coffee place, I suggest you both do something more physical.

It can be as simple as going bowling. 

The secret to keeping her talking

Whenever I show guys my interesting questions, they usually make one fatal mistake.

They start asking her question after question. Don’t get me wrong, the questions are great and will get her to open up. But only asking questions, even if you ask one fun question after another, will feel like an interrogation. 

So to make your date not feel like she’s inside a police interview room, you can use a simple trick. 

After she answers your question, tell her how you would have replied. 

And if she just gave you a one-word reply… answer yourself in a bit more detail. Or share an interesting story related to this question. 

This will subconsciously compel her to invest more and answer your question properly.

Because reciprocity (giving back after receiving something) is a psychological trigger wired deep in our subconscious. 

Here’s an example to show you what I mean:

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If she answers your questions very short, you can get her to answer in more detail by sharing first about yourself.

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Using my analytical background as a Frankfurt-trained financial engineer, I went on a quest to identify patterns in the dating world. This has been my sole obsession since 2012. The results of my discoveries are published in my Efficient Dating Systems made in Germany. As a typical German, I LOVE to work. But in my free time, I also enjoy playing video games, watching comedy shows, and going to the sauna. 

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