160+ Fun and Engaging This or That Questions: Your Ultimate List

Chandler Bing or Joey Tribbiani? Frankly, I’m more of a Tribbiani fan myself. That’s the beauty of this or that questions. They are a fun and simple way to learn more about the personalities of the people around you, minus the awkward chit-chat.

Whether you’re hanging out with friends, going on a date, or mingling at a work event, this or that questions can easily adapt to any setting.

These questions can be used as icebreakers, conversation starters, or even as a fun game. So, let’s dig in and explore the many ways you can use a this or that quiz!

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• Fun and Lighthearted This or That Questions
• This or That Questions for Different Relationships
• Themed This or That Questions
• Deep and Challenging This or That Questions
• This or That Questions for Specific Groups
• Using This or That Questions as Icebreakers

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Fun and Lighthearted "This or That" Questions 😆

We have two types here! 

Funny "This or That" Questions: 

1. Brain freeze or chili burn?
2. Dance like nobody's watching or sing like nobody's listening?
3. Live in a world with no internet or live in a world with no coffee?
4. Wrestle a bear or arm-wrestle a gorilla?
5. Be stuck in a rom-com with your worst enemy or a horror movie with your best friend?
6. Personal stylist or personal chef?
7. What's your dance move: Moonwalk or Macarena?
8. Always drop calls or always drop your phone?
9. Alarm clock: always too early or never enough?
10. Would you rather be stuck with Darth Vader or Voldemort as your boss
11. Polka dots or stripes?
12. Stuffed crust or thin crust pizza?
13. Money Heist or Breaking Bad?
14. Horoscope or the lottery?
15. First thing in the morning: yoga or French toast? (both will lead to the corpse position)

Random "This or That" Questions: 

16. Bubble wrap: Pop it or save it?
17. Bookshelf: Organized by size or by genre?
18. Matching socks or mix-and-match?
19. Worst pizza topping ever: Pineapple or anchovies?
20. Napping on the couch or on the bed?
21. Sleeping position: Starfish or fetal position?
22. Squeeze toothpaste from the middle or from the bottom?
23. Cupcake: Frosting first or cake first?
24. Pen: Clicky top or twisty?
25. Ketchup on my French fries, or on the side?

"This or That" Questions for Different Relationships 👪

Because no matter how long you've known someone, there's always something new to learn.

Questions for Friends

26. Marvel or DC?
27. Always there for you or gives great advice?
28. Road trip or staycation?
29. Similar interests or different perspectives?
30. Spontaneous or planner?
31. Loyal or forgiving?
32. Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan?
33. Inside jokes or shared memories?
34. Shopping spree or museum visit?
35. Netflix binge or game night?

Questions for Students:

36. Study in the morning or study at night?
37. Group project or individual assignment?
38. Online class or in-person lecture?
39. Multiple-choice exam or essay exam?
40. Flashcards or highlighting notes?
41. Early graduation or taking a gap year?
42. Science lab or art studio?
43. Participating in class or listening quietly?
44. Join a club or play a sport?
45. Taking detailed notes or recording lectures?

Questions for Work: 

46. Coffee or tea?
47. Early bird or night owl?
48. Process or results?
49. Casual Fridays or business casual every day?
50. In-office or remote work?
51. Open office or private cubicle?
52. Fast-paced or relaxed work environment?
53. Daily check-ins or monthly updates?
54. Short-term goals or long-term career plans?
55. Group project or solo project?

Questions for Family:

56. Beach vacation or camping trip?
57. Board games or card games?
58. Cooking on Sundays or eating out?
59. Movie night or sports game?
60. Family traditions or new experiences?
61. Spending time together or individual hobbies?
62. Open communication or unspoken understanding?
63. Supporting each other's dreams or setting boundaries?
64. Family gatherings or quiet time at home?
65. Shared values or different perspectives?

Themed "This or That" Questions 🎀

Holiday party or interactive activity, the this-or-that questions below never fail to deliver. 

Food-Themed Questions: 

66. Unlimited tacos or free pizza?
67. Jam or marmalade?
68. What would you rather give up: sugar or salt?
69. Dark chocolate or white chocolate?
70. Cake or pie?
71. Pizza with extra cheese or pizza with extra toppings?
72. Ice cream cone or ice cream sundae?
73. Spicy food or mild food?
74. Panna cotta or tiramisu?
75. Hard candy or chewy candy?
76. Ketchup or mayonnaise?
77. Sweet pancakes or savory waffles?
78. Eat a ghost pepper or drink a bottle of hot sauce?
79. Peanut butter or Nutella?
80. Would you rather have a PBJ (Peanut Butter and Jelly) sandwich or a BLT(Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato)?

Summer Questions: 

81. Ice cream cone or popsicle?
82. East Coast boardwalk or Mediterranean coastline?
83. Coachella in California or Glastonbury in the UK?
84. American-style burgers or German-style sausages?
85. Route 66 or the Amalfi Coast Drive?
86. Sweet tea in the South or Aperol Spritz in Italy?
87. National Park hiking or exploring European cities?
88. Drive-in theater in the U.S. or outdoor cinema in Paris?
89. Watermelon slices or fresh strawberries?
90. Flip-flops or espadrilles?

Winter Questions: 

91. Ice skating or skiing?
92. Snow boots or fur-lined slippers?
93. Hot chocolate with marshmallows or mulled wine at a Christmas market?
94. Woolen scarf or knitted beanie?
95. Holiday movie: ‘Home Alone’ or ‘Love Actually’?
96. Cozy cabin or French chalet?
97. American pumpkin pie or German stollen?
98. Times Square ball drop or fireworks over the River Thames?
99. Snowboarding in Colorado or sledding in the Swiss Alps?
100. Decorating a gingerbread house or baking Yule log cake?

Holiday Questions: 

101. Spontaneous road trip or a planned vacation?
102. Easter or Christmas?
103. Fireworks or a barbecue?
104. Holiday shopping: Online or in-store?
105. Beaches or mountains?
106. Visit family or take a vacation?
107. New Year's Eve: Go out to a party or stay in and relax?
108. Full-sized candy bars or mini candy packs?
109. Pool party or beach day?
110. Amusement park or water park?

Deep and Challenging "This or That" Questions 🧠

These questions are meant to provoke a thoughtful discussion.

Deep Questions:

111. Would you rather find your purpose or follow your passion?
112. Success or happiness?
113. Is it better to forgive or to seek justice?
114. Would you rather predict the future or change the past?
115. Personal freedom or guaranteed security?
116. Is it better to gain experience or acquire knowledge?
117. Do you trust your gut instinct or rely on logical reasoning?
118. Would you rather be independent or deeply connected to others?
119. Live in the moment or plan for the future?
120. Would you choose personal growth or a stable life?

Hard Questions: 

121. Authenticity or acceptance?
122. Heal any physical ailment or erase any emotional pain?
123. Live in a world of perfect peace or a world filled with constant challenges?
124. Explore the depths of the ocean or the vastness of space?
125. Speak any language fluently or know every subject?
126. Would you rather live forever or live life intensely for a limited time?
127. Travel through time or teleport to any location?
128. Create anything you imagine or perfectly replicate any existing object?
129. Be a mentor to countless others or be mentored by a legend?
130. Control the elements or control people's actions?

"This or That" Questions for Specific Groups 👥

Or, for the time being, just two!

Questions for Teenagers: 

131. Texting or IRL conversations?
132. Family or friends?
133. Group hangout or one-on-one time?
134. Sandals or sneakers?
135. Cupcakes or macaroons?
136. Being scared or being embarrassed?
137. Notebook or a notes app?
138. Piercing or tattoo?
139. History class or Geography class?
140. Journal or sketchbook?

Date Questions: 

141. Which food do you crave? Sweet or sour?
142. Morning hike or evening walk?
143. Comedy or drama movie?
144. Live music or quiet conversation?
145. Picnic in the park or a fancy dinner?
146. Coffee date or dessert date?
147. Roller-coaster or Ferris wheel?
148. Which movie do you prefer: ‘Before Sunrise’ or ‘Before Sunset’?
149. Pets or plants?
150. Logic or emotion?

Using "This or That" Questions as Icebreakers 🤝

Keep this list of ice breaker questions ready for the next networking event - or even the next time you have to make small talk (shudder).

151. 10 minutes late or 10 minutes early?
152. Lord of the Rings: Book or movie?
153. Introvert or extrovert?
154. DIY or readymade?
155. Art museum or science museum?
156. Handshake or a hand wave?
157. Praying or meditation?
158. Breakfast or no breakfast?
159. Soup or salad?
160. GIFs or memes?
161. Crossword puzzles or sudoku?
162. Gift card or hard cash?
163. Informal feedback or structured feedback?
164. Movie marathon or binging on a series?
165. Extraterrestrial encounter or supernatural encounter?

Wrapping Up

Phew! And that wraps up our list! 

From light banter to deep conversation, this or that questions are a versatile tool for connecting with other people. 

The beauty of these questions is that they are adaptable. So feel free to customize them for any occasion. Whether that’s an office party, game night or fireside chat - the possibilities are endless.

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