270 Genuine Questions To Ask Your Friends This Friendship Day

To celebrate one of the most genuine life bonds, friendship, we’ve gathered 270 meaningful questions to ask your friends. These aren’t just things you ask someone; they’re starters to deepen your connection, bring laughter, and invite real moments.

We’ll also share simple and memorable ways to celebrate Friendship Day, with ideas that help make this day special. But first, let’s look at the history of Friendship Day and why celebrating friendship matters.

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Why do we celebrate Friendship Day?

Friendship is one of the rawest forms of human connection, a real case of “no one is an island.” Humans are social beings. We naturally seek relationships that ground us and help us grow.

While many kinds of bonds exist throughout life, friendship is unique. You build friendships not out of obligation or blood; they’re chosen, nurtured intentionally.

And despite its deep meaning, friendship sometimes starts with the smallest interactions, like a laugh over random questions or funny coincidences. When nurtured, it forms other deeper connections, whether romantic, platonic, or something in between.

Even when it feels distant or strained, real friendship never ceases. That’s why it is just right to celebrate this beautiful human connection. It’s a day to appreciate the trust and support our friends gave us through happy and tough times.

Brief history of Friendship Day

The idea dates back almost ten decades. In 1930, Joyce Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards, suggested August 2 as a day celebrating friendships. This is a marketing strategy to increase their card sales.

By 1935, the U.S. Congress officially established National Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August, recognizing friendship as an essential social bond.

Later, in 1958, Dr. Ramón Artemio Bracho (Paraguay) created the World Friendship Crusade during a dinner in Puerto Pinasco, proposing July 30 as a worldwide Friendship Day. This date gained popularity across Latin America and other regions (National Today).

The movement expanded over time. In 1998, the UN named Winnie the Pooh the honorary “World Ambassador of Friendship” to encourage global unity. Finally, on April 27, 2011, the UN General Assembly formally declared July 30 the International Day of Friendship, urging countries to celebrate it according to their cultures.

270 Questions to ask your friends

Light funny questions

For when you need mood boosters:

What’s your guilty pleasure comfort thing that other people think is weird?
If you could time-travel to any year, which one would you pick? Why?”
What’s something everyone loves but you just don’t get the hype?
What’s the last thing that made you bawl your eyes out?
What’s your go-to movie/show/book, the one you can rewatch or reread forever?
What’s the weirdest craving you’ve ever had?
What’s your ultimate fast food order?
What’s your go-to “I’m too lazy to cook” meal?
What food do you think should be illegal?
Have you ever eaten something just because it looked cool on Instagram?
What food would instantly ruin your day if it appeared on your plate?
What movie do you pretend to like because everyone else loves it?
Which celebrity would you lose your cool meeting with?
What would your “super useless” superpower be?
What’s the weirdest lie you’ve told just to avoid plans?
What’s something you’re willing to die on for?
What’s something very normal that creeps you out?
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve done out of boredom?
What’s your chaotic survival plan if a zombie apocalypse happens?
What would your evil plan be if you were a villain in a cartoon?
What’s one thing you’d ban from the world just for your own comfort?
What would you name your autobiography if it were 100% honest?
What’s the weirdest dream you still remember?
What’s your most irrational pet peeve?
What did you pretend to be a pro at when you were just doing “fake-it-till-you-make-it”?
What’s the weirdest habit you have that sometimes doesn’t make sense?
What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve done just to look cool?
What conspiracy theory would you make true if you ruled the world?
What’s one wild conspiracy theory you low-key believe?
Would you rather always have to sing instead of speak or dance instead of walk?

Deep emotional questions

For when you need to get closer:

When do you feel most like your true self?
What’s a part of yourself you’re still working on accepting?
What do you wish people understood better about you?
What’s something you’ve never told anyone but wish someone would ask?
What does friendship mean to you right now in life?
What makes you feel safe and supported in a friendship?
What’s something about this friendship that’s changed you for the better?
How do you usually ask for help when you’re struggling?
How do you show love or appreciation without saying it directly?
What’s one silent struggle you’ve been carrying lately?
What’s a recent moment you felt truly seen or understood?
What’s something painful from your past that still affects you today?
How do you usually cope when you feel completely overwhelmed?
What part of your past self do you miss?
What part are you glad to leave behind?
What’s one thing you hope never to lose, no matter what changes?
What’s a question you’re still trying to figure out about life?
What’s a fear you’ve never really admitted out loud?
What do you want the people close to you to remember you for?
What’s something you hope this friend group is still doing years from now?
What’s one hope you have for each of us as we age?
What’s something you’ve realized only recently about the value of friendship?
When did you realize we were truly close friends?
When was the last time someone surprised you with kindness?
What’s something you’re proud of that not many people know about?
What’s one belief or value you’ve redefined through life experience?
What’s a memory with this group that still makes you emotional?
If your younger self could see you now, what would you say?
If we wrote letters to each other’s future selves, what would you say?
What helps you open up emotionally when you’re holding back?

Love and friendship questions

For when you need to foster intimacy:

What is your love language?
What was your first heartbreak that I didn’t know?
Of all my exes, which one do you not like the most? Why?
Which one of my exes do you like the most? Why?
Which of my exes would you side-eye the hardest and why?
Which one of my exes did you actually vibe with?
Which one of my exes do you like the most and why?
When did you realize you were truly in love for the first time?
What’s your definition of ‘being loved the right way’?
What’s your biggest ‘ick’ in a relationship?
What’s a love-related secret you’ve kept from me?
What’s the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you?
What’s something you believed about love that changed over time?
Who do you think has the most genuine love for you?
How has your idea of love changed as you’ve grown up?
What’s something you wish you knew before falling in love?
What did a past relationship teach you about your own needs?
Who did you swear was into you but totally wasn’t?
Who’s someone you find weirdly attractive and unattractive at the same time?
What’s one love lesson you think would actually help me right now?
Do you think I’ve ever stayed in a relationship longer than I should’ve?
What’s something you wish I’d do differently in love?
Who do you think I should have given a real chance but didn’t?
What’s a habit I have when I’m into someone that low-key worries you?
What’s one trait in a partner that’s non-negotiable for you?
In which relationship have you ever felt like you lost yourself?
Is love at first sight real or just good chemistry?
What’s something you’re afraid of when it comes to love?
What’s something that can make you fall out of love instantly?
What’s one way love and friendship should always overlap?

Childhood and growing up

For when you need a deeper understanding of who they are:

Who was your best childhood friend?
What was your best childhood memory you still remember till now?
At what age did you stop peeing in bed?
Growing up, who was your role model?
What was your childhood dream job?
What was your favorite dish as a kid?
What’s the childhood hideout/place you had?
If given a chance, where do you want to grow up?
Who was your childhood happy crush? Why?
What childhood belief have you proven wrong now that you’ve grown up?
What childhood memories still have an impact on everything you do today?
Do you still have the toy you cherish from when you were a kid?
What’s your favorite routine with your grandparents when your parents drop you off at their house?
What’s the scary story you are most terrified of when you were a kid?
What’s something you wanna do when you are just a kid that you never did?
What habit did you have as a kid that you still do today?
What morals from your parents are you still upholding today?
Who was your favorite hero as a kid? Do you still think it’s cool today?
What’s your favorite cartoon show from when you were a kid?
What instantly makes you feel like “healing your inner child”?
What’s something helpful you learned early on?
How would you want your future kid’s childhood to be different from/similar to yours?
What was your nickname growing up?
What’s the cheekiest thing you did as a kid?
What’s a family tradition you loved as a kid?
What’s the first movie you remember watching?
Is there a song that reminds you of your childhood?
What’s something you failed at as a kid that taught you something?
If you could relive one childhood day, which one would it be?
What’s something you failed at as a kid that taught you something?

Ideals and self-reflection questions

For when you need something to encourage introspection:

What’s one “pep-talk” you chant when life gets messy?
What’s the biggest mistake that taught you the most?
What is your greatest mistake and the lesson you learned from it?
What’s the best moral life has given you recently?
What Disney story do you most relate to?
Which fairy tale has influenced your ideals the most?
What’s a life lesson that took you way too long to learn?
What’s an old belief you’ve outgrown over time?
What’s something you used to think was a flaw, but now see as a strength?
What’s a moment you’re so proud of, you’d relive it just to tell your future self?
What’s a principle you refuse to compromise on, even when it’s not easy?
What’s a small choice you made that ended up changing everything?
What’s a personal rule you follow that might surprise people?
What’s your go-to way to unwind when stress hits hard?
What’s your usual first move after something doesn’t go as planned?
What’s a quote or saying that always sticks with you?
What’s something you’ve made peace with about yourself lately?
What does “staying true to yourself” actually mean in your daily life?
When do you feel like the most real version of you?
What book or movie permanently shifted how you see things?
What’s something you deeply believe in, even if it’s hard to put into words?
What’s a realization that completely changed your perspective?
What’s a non-negotiable value in your friendships?
What’s something you’re still trying to understand about yourself?
What fear did you eventually make friends with?
What do you think people remember you for, and do you like that?
When do you feel totally at ease around others?
What’s something you believe everyone should try at least once?
What’s one way you’ve changed that you’re proud of?
What’s the most intense emotion you find hardest to explain to others?

Experiences questions

For when you need to improve each other’s empathy:

What school experience shaped you the most?
When was the best summer you ever had?
What’s the most carefree moment you’ve ever felt?
When was the last time you truly felt alive?
What was the happiest moment of your life so far?
When did life first feel really unfair to you?
When did you first realize life doesn’t always go as planned?
What’s something that completely changed you but no one noticed?
When did you realize you had your own life to figure out?
What’s a moment that made you grow up faster than you expected?
When did you feel like you were no longer a kid?
What’s an experience that made you stronger even though it hurt?
What moment made you grateful for the little things?
When was the last time you questioned everything?
What experience made you rethink your values?
What was your first authentic experience of freedom?
What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?
What’s something new you tried and ended up loving?
What’s an adventure you’ll never forget?
What’s our shared memory that still makes you smile?
What job or task taught you something real about life?
What’s something you hated doing but now look back on fondly?
What’s something you wish you could experience again for the first time?
What’s our weirdest or most random experience that still makes a great story?
What’s an experience that most people wouldn’t expect you’ve had?
What’s something you went through that changed how you treat others?
What experience has quietly shaped who you are today?
What’s a “blissfully ignorant” phase you miss?
What’s a time you were way overdressed/underdressed?
What’s a time you had to trust your gut?

This-or-that questions

For when you need to spark a fun and engaging conversation:

Morning person or night owl?
Dog or cat?
Coffee or tea?
Winter or summer?
Beach getaway or mountain retreat?
City life or countryside living?
Texting or calling?
Reading a book or watching a movie?
Sweet or salty?
Classic or modern?
Introvert or extrovert (or somewhere in between)?
Sunrise or sunset?
Travel alone or with friends?
Organized or chaotic?
Spontaneous or planned?
Stay in or go out?
Video call or voice message?
Minimalist or maximalist?
Deep talks or comfortable silence
International travel or local?
Movie or game night?
Gift giving or quality time?
Time travel to the past or future?
Speak all languages or play all instruments?
Time travel to the past or future?
Learn a new skill or master an existing one?
Adventure or stability?
Rain or sunshine?
Make the plan or follow the plan?
Takeout or cook?

How-do-you-know-me-well questions

For when you need a trip to memory lane or a refresher:

Where did we first meet up?
What happened that we became friends?
What was your first impression of me that turned out to be completely wrong?
What was your first impression of me that has held true over time?
What’s my favorite song and artist?
What’s my favorite take-out food?
What’s one app I check way too often?
What’s my comfort food when I’ve had a bad day?
What’s a big goal I’ve told you about?
What’s the first thing I’d do if I won the lottery?
How do I usually react when I’m nervous?
What’s one thing I always turn to you for?
What’s something that instantly makes me laugh?
What’s something I always forget?
What’s one thing I’ve told you I’d never try (but maybe secretly want to)?
What’s one dumb thing I did that you still laugh out loud at?
What’s one thing you know I struggle with, even if I don’t say it out loud?
What’s something you know I regret doing (or not doing)?
What’s one thing you’d never expect me to do, but I probably would?
What’s one topic I could talk about for hours?
What’s something about me that’s changed since we first met?
What’s the silliest argument we’ve ever had?
What’s one rule or belief I always stand by?
What’s a cause or topic I feel strongly about?
How do you know if I care about a thing or not?
What’s one inside joke we still laugh about?
What’s something I complain about a lot?
What’s one app I check way too often?
Would I rather fix a problem or avoid it?
Am I a cat or dog person?
Am I a beach or mountain person?
Am I a morning person or a night owl?

What-if/If questions

For when you need to challenge principles, assumptions, and beliefs:

What if we were thrown to a remote island without connection to the outside world and only allowed to bring one item? What do you think I would bring?
If you could ask me any question, and I had to answer honestly, what would you ask?
If our friendship were a movie, what would be its title?
If our friendship had one “theme song,” what would it be?
If you could give me one piece of advice for the rest of my life, what would it be?
If I needed to do something ridiculous, would you say yes as my partner-in-crime?
If I suddenly go MIA for good, where do you think I’d be and why?
What if we got matching tattoos now?
If our friendship were a movie, what would the title be?
What if we hosted a podcast? What would our topic be?
If we were duo cartoon characters, who would we be?
If we could relive one moment from our friendship, what would it be?
If we could return to one trip or getaway we’ve taken, which would we choose?
If we could only keep one shared memory, which one deserves to stay?
If I stopped believing in myself, what would you remind me of?
What if we were stranded in the mountains? What roles would we take?
If we had to live in a fictional world, what would you choose?
If I had to describe you to someone in one word, what word do you think I’d use?
If your mood had a soundtrack today, what song would be playing?
If you could, which mythical creature would you be?
If you were famous for something ridiculous, what would it be?
What if you could make one rule everyone had to follow? What would it be?
If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?
What would it be if you had a theme song that played when you entered a room?
What if you could read minds, but only for one person? Who would you choose?
If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?
If you could talk to all animals, what would you ask?
What would it be if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life?

How to make Friendship Day meaningful and fun?

Spending time with your friends

Who better to make Friendship Day memorable than your friends? Keep it simple: gather for a cozy movie night with classics like Winnie the Pooh, try those fun questions to ask your friends we shared earlier, or enjoy hobbies you love together.

If you’re planning something extra special, host a fun activity using a contest entry form for a friendly competition to capture shared memories.

Big or small, the best celebrations are the ones that feel true to your friendship. However you choose to mark the day, what matters is sharing joy and making memories side by side.”

Online questionnaire forms

If you and your friends are in a long-distance setup, you can still celebrate Friendship Day memorably. You can host a questionnaire game to ask friends online using a QR code form. You can also create a segment on it where you ask trivia questions about your friendships.

Making these online questionnaires is smoother with a reliable form builder like the TIGER FORM SaaS. The tool offers tri-mode sharing, mainly with QR codes and then through links and email. With these conveniences, you can make Friendship Day meaningful even when you are far from each other.

Card greetings and letters

Old but gold, cards and letters remain one of the genuine and personal ways to express gratitude to your friends. Cards and letters may be old-fashioned, but it is a sincere and genuinely meaningful way to celebrate Friendship Day. You can send greeting cards and handwritten letters, or create a video clip inserted on digital cards if you want to send it to someone far away.

Make Friendship Day memorable with a reliable form creator

Friendship Day is to value personal bonds and to promote broader solidarity. Whether celebrated in different times worldwide, the goal remains constant: celebrating, honoring, and reaffirming friendships.

We realize how vital friends are and how they transform individual lives into shared stories of support and joy through exchanging questions through form QR codes, messages, or simply spending time together.

Friends Day is not a commercial fad but a meaningful expression of human connection and a reminder that friendship can build bridges across differences and time.

Happy Friendship Day from TIGER FORM!