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“This or That” Questions: 101 Best Questions To Get To Know Someone

Party games… they’re a blast! It’s always fun to get to know people better. One of the best games or ways to get to know someone is through the “this or that” questions. It’s a way to compare two things and choose the best of the two. It is a great way to get to know one another better and really connect. Who knows, you might end up taking your dream vacation together or going on a camping trip! Below, you will have 101 options of this or that questions.

“This or That” Questions

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This or That Questions – Created by 7ESL
  1. Vanilla or chocolate – Which classic do you prefer?
  2. Sweet or salty – Sugary sweetness or savory salt?
  3. Sour or spicy – Sweet and sour chicken or spicy Thai flavors?
  4. Yellow or blue – The sun or the sky?
  5. Pepsi or coke – Which fizz tastes better?
  6. Chicken or beef – Hope you’re not a vegetarian!
  7. Summer or winter – Summer breeze or winter chill?
  8. Autumn or spring – The leaves falling or the blooming flowers?
  9. Hot chocolate or coffee – Sweet or bitter swallows?
  10. Lemonade or iced tea – Southern or super southern?
  11. Beach or mountains – Tan skin or toned figure?
  12. Hiking or swimming – Which sport do you prefer?
  13. Ketchup or mustard – What do you like on your burger?
  14. Camping or glamping – Old fashioned or the new version?
  15. Hotel or Airbnb – The traditional or the new and funky?
  16. Dogs or cats – Which companion do you prefer?
  17. Phone calls or texting – Person to person or hand to hand?
  18. Facebook or Instagram – Pictures or pictures and words and politics?
  19. iPhone or Android – Blue texts or green?
  20. Bath or shower – Feel the flowing water or sit in the stillness?
  21. Extrovert or introvert – Open or closed at first?
  22. Giving or getting – Do you find more pleasure in gifting or being gifted?
  23. Road trip or plane ride – Quick and far or long and close?
  24. City or countryside – City lights or starry nights?
  25. Soup or salad – Liquids or solids?
  26. Mexican food or Italian food – Which spice is your favorite?
  27. Hotdog or hamburger – Long ways or high ways?
  28. Delivery or dine-in – Do you like to socialize or internalize while you eat?
  29. Book or magazine – The smell of the fresh printed book or glowing magazines?
  30. Festivals or air-pods – Getting out and jamming with your friends or being in your own world?
  31. Tacos or sushi – I don’t know how anyone could choose.
  32. Tequila or whiskey – Which one gets you wasted faster?
  33. Movies or tv shows – A series to live along with or one and done?
  34. Waffles or pancakes – Squares or circles?
  35. Work or school – Being paid to work or working to pay?
  36. Hook-ups or long term relationship – One night stands and lust or love?
  37. Vacation or staycation – Do you like traveling or staying in the same place?
  38. Long hair or short hair – What’s easier? What’s prettier?
  39. Fishing or hunting – Water baby or land baby?
  40. Apartment or house – HOA fees or naw?
  41. Gold or silver – What makes your skin glow?
  42. Tigers eye or amethyst – Browns and golds or purples?
  43. Lefty or righty – Artistic or mathematic?
  44. Essential oils or perfume – Or a combo?
  45. Shoes or barefoot – Feel the grass beneath your feet or the soles of your shoes?
  46. Pants or shorts – Legs bare or covered?
  47. Dresses or rompers – Have you tried to pee in a romper?
  48. Leggings or sweatpants – Loose or tight?
  49. Comedy movie or scary movie – Laughing or screaming?
  50. Curly hair or straight hair – Wild or tame?
  51. Piercings or tattoos – Permanent holes or permanent colors?
  52. Wine or beer – Classy or cheap?
  53. Cold weather or hot weather – Shivers or sweats?
  54. Snow or sand – Which white is prettier?
  55. Roller skating or roller blading – The more balls the better?
  56. Skiing or snow boarding – One or two?
  57. Roses or daises – Which one smells better?
  58. Plaid or polka dots – Which pattern is prettier?
  59. Reading or writing – Books books books…
  60. Bacon or sausage – Which part of the pig do you prefer?
  61. Card game or board game – Cards to shuffle or boards to pick up?
  62. Laundry or dishes – The yummy smell of fresh laundry or dish soap?
  63. Blue eyes or brown eyes – Dark soulful eyes or light airy eyes?
  64. Wet or dry – Humidity or cracked skin?
  65. Slacker or over achiever – Underwork or workaholic?
  66. Truth or dare – I dare you to choose.
  67. Go or stop – GO GO GO
  68. Real or artificial – Nails, hair, lips, boobs… what’s better?
  69. Flats or heels – How tall are you?
  70. Online shopping or in person shopping – Do you like to try on all your clothes or sit from the comfort of your home?
  71. Tinder or Bumble – Online dating… what a world.
  72. Reality tv or mystery – Can’t we have both?
  73. Sweatshirts or sweaters – Zippers or pullovers.
  74. One braid or two braids – What shape is your face?
  75. Seeking arrangements or what’s your price – Paid dates… yes please.
  76. Car or truck – What wheel drive?
  77. Iced coffee or hot coffee – Burning your mouth or brain freezes?
  78. Briefs or boxers – Loose or tight?
  79. Bungee Jumping or cliff diving – Which adrenaline type is for you?
  80. Singing or dancing – La la la or twirl twirl twirl?
  81. Rich friend or loyal friend – I want both.
  82. Intelligence or humor – Funny and fun
  83. Sunrise or sunset – Light colors and cotton candy skies
  84. Solitaire or uno – Single or doubles?
  85. Macbook or Delle – APPLE
  86. Rap or country – Which tunes are for you?
  87. EDM or pop – How do you like to groove?
  88. Beard or no beard – Scruff or soft?
  89. Tan or pale – Sunny skies or under the roof?
  90. Sweet or sarcastic – Smiles or smirks?
  91. Even numbers or odd numbers – Do you have a thing for numbers?
  92. The Vampire Diaries or True Blood – Which kind of vampires are you into?
  93. Tall or short – Reach the highest cabinets or fit in the cupboard?
  94. Hand written cards or emails – Which generation do you belong to?
  95. Family or friends – Who would you die for?
  96. Kids or no kids – Do you want any?
  97. Poetry or short stories – What do you write?
  98. Couch or chair – Slouch or sit up straight?
  99. Shaving or waxing – Razors or oil?
  100. Big party or intimate gathering – Do people turn you off or on?
  101. Sweet potatoes or potatoes – Hmmmmm, yummy.

These are only a couple of comparisons to make and figure out which fit your personality best!

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This or That Questions List – Created by 7ESL
B1 Knowledge Check · 5 questions

“This or That” Questions: 101 Best Questions To Get To Know Someone — Practice Quiz

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Q1

Question 1: Which sentence uses "this or that" correctly as a comparison game?

Question 1 options
"This or that" is a game where you compare two options and pick one. The sentence offering iced coffee or hot coffee uses the format correctly — presenting two clear choices and asking someone to pick one.
Q2

Question 2: In a "this or that" game, players are expected to explain in detail why they chose each option before making their selection.

Question 2 options
This is false. A "this or that" game is about quickly comparing two things and choosing the best of the two. There is no requirement to give a detailed explanation — it's meant to be a fun, fast way to get to know people.
Q3

Question 3: In the article, the question "City or countryside" is followed by which descriptive contrast?

Question 3 options
The article pairs "City or countryside" with the contrast "City lights or starry nights?" — comparing the bright illumination of urban life with the natural beauty of a dark sky full of stars.
Q4

Question 4: Match each "this or that" question from the article to its humorous or descriptive hint.

Question 4 options
Waffles or pancakes
Beach or mountains
iPhone or Android
Hotdog or hamburger
Blue texts or green?
Long ways or high ways?
Tan skin or toned figure?
Squares or circles?

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

The article pairs each question with a playful hint: "Waffles or pancakes" is described as "Squares or circles?"; "Beach or mountains" as "Tan skin or toned figure?"; "iPhone or Android" as "Blue texts or green?"; and "Hotdog or hamburger" as "Long ways or high ways?"
Q5

Question 5: According to the article, what is the main purpose of playing "this or that" questions?

Question 5 options
The article states that "this or that" is "a great way to get to know one another better and really connect." The primary purpose is learning about people's preferences, not competing or scoring points.

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