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Ah, the dreaded “tell us a fun fact about yourself” game that you can find yourself in during the start of a new class or a new job. It can sometimes feel difficult to think of something that’s both fun and tells people a bit about who you are. But don’t worry. Finding some fun facts about yourself doesn’t have to be hard at all! To help you get started, we’ve put together a nifty list of questions you can ask to come up with some unique and interesting facts about yourself.

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What’s something funny or quirky you did as a kid?

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  1. Use your own experiences to find something fun you can share. Think back on your childhood and come up with some fun or silly things you used to do. Talk about why you used to do them and what you miss about it.[1]
    • A glimpse into your childhood can tell a lot about you.
    • For instance, maybe you used to collect rocks or you used to go into the woods by yourself to climb trees. Try to come up with something unique that you remember doing.
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2

What’s your dream job?

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How many siblings do you have?

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  1. Tell people about how many brothers and sisters you have and if you’re the oldest, middle, or youngest child. It can give people an idea of what your life was like growing up. If you don’t have siblings, no worries! You can talk about cousins, friends, or even your parents.[3]
    • For example, you could say something like, “Hi, my name is Sarah, and I have 2 sisters, but I’m the youngest so I’m used to hand-me-downs and getting all the love as the baby of the family.”
    • If you don’t have siblings, you could try something like, “I’m an only child, but I have a ton of cousins and we used to get in a lot of trouble together.”
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What’s your favorite food?

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  1. You could talk about how much you like pasta or your favorite traditional dish that your family makes for special gatherings. Mention your favorite sweet treat or your favorite snack. What you love to eat can tell people a bit about who you are as a person. Plus, who doesn’t like to talk about tasty food?[5]
    • For instance, you could say something like, “I wait all year long for my dad’s turkey gumbo. He makes it every year after Thanksgiving and it’s a really special joy.”
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Do you have a special talent?

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  1. Maybe you can play the clarinet or do a handstand. Perhaps you know the capital of every country in the world or you’ve got a killer singing voice. Talk about something you’re secretly really good at. People will love to learn something new about you that they may not have expected.[7]
    • So you could say something like, “You might be surprised to know that I actually did gymnastics for many years and I specialized in the balance beam.”
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Do you have any guilty pleasures?

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  1. Maybe you can’t help but watch reality TV or you secretly love to listen to Britney Spears while you’re driving. Come up with something that you’re kind of slightly embarrassed about, but that you actually love. Everyone has secret guilty pleasures, and revealing yours could be a fun thing to share![9]
    • You could try something like, “So I’m a little embarrassed to admit it, but I actually really love pumpkin spice coffee. It tastes amazing and I don’t care what people say.”
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What animal would you be if you were reincarnated?

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  1. Would you be something fierce like an eagle or a lion? Or maybe something clever like a fox. Or maybe you’re an owl because you’re nocturnal and like to stay up late. Think about what animal you would be in your next life and use it as a fun fact that tells a little bit about your personality.[11]
    • It could be completely silly, too. For instance, you could say something like, “If I came back as an animal in my next life I would be a fly so I could sit on the wall and listen in on everybody’s business.”
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What are some things you dislike?

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  1. It could be a smell that you hate or a specific pet peeve that you have. You could also mention something that scares you, whether it’s reasonable or a silly belief that you have. Use things that you dislike as fun facts that illustrate your personality.[13]
    • You could say something like, “I can’t stand the smell of cabbage” or “My biggest pet peeve is when people leave an empty box in the fridge. Why not just throw it away when you’re done!”
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This article was reviewed by Seth Hall. Seth T. Hall (ICF ACC, CLC, and MNLP) is a Certified Life Coach and Founder of Transformational Solutions, a Los Angeles-based life-coaching company that helps people achieve their toughest goals, find their own voice, and think outside the box. He has been a life coach for over 10 years, specializing in personal development, relationships, career and finance, and wellness. He has helped his clients break the negative cycles in their lives and replace them with a positive, proactive mindset. Seth believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and rewarding life, and works passionately to help them reach their full potential. With a deep understanding of how our minds work and the power of positive thinking, he encourages his clients to find their unique paths in life and find success on their own terms. He is a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a featured co-author for WikiHow, and co-author of "The Mountain Method”, “The Happy Tiger”, and “The V.I.S.I.O.N.S. Program”. This article has been viewed 42,914 times.
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