When you close your eyes what do you dream of?

Asking questions shows that you're interested in others. Here's one you might find useful:

When you close your eyes what do you dream of?

Hopefully this will spur some good conversations for you. Good luck!

What can you do today that you could not do a year ago?

People, even shy people, love to talk about themselves. Here's a question that may help you open someone up:

What can you do today that you could not do a year ago?

Don't be surprised if you get some strange responses to this one. Ask well!

What are you looking forward to?

Asking questions shows that you're interested in others. Here's one you might find useful:

What are you looking forward to?

Don't be surprised if you get some strange responses to this one. Ask well!

What do you love to do? Do you do it often? If the answer is no, why not?

People, even shy people, love to talk about themselves. Here's a question that may help you open someone up:

What do you love to do? Do you do it often? If the answer is no, why not?

Be sure and use active listening techniques as people answer. You'll learn much more that way!

What would you do different if you were reborn?

Look for your opportunities to ask this question:

What would you do different if you were reborn?

Remember, the point is to learn more about the person and gain new insights as well as experience. Enjoy!