getting-to-know-you
First meeting phase
Getting-to-know-you describes activities, conversations, or situations designed to help people become acquainted.
The phrase functions as a compound adjective: getting-to-know-you questions, a getting-to-know-you dinner.
It implies an early stage of relationship-building, whether social, romantic, or professional: The first week of camp was all getting-to-know-you games.
Tension-easing social activity
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- minglingCasual social interaction
- mixerCombines ingredients or people
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
small-talk · meet-and-greet · rapport · acquaintance · bonding · warm-up · socializing · reception
Pursuing romantic connections
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- colleagueProfessional associate
- roommateOne sharing living quarters
neighbor · penpal · mentor · classmate · teammate · connection · chemistry · compatibility
Timed rotation matchmaking
- interviewFormal questioning session
- questionnaireFormal inquiry form
- show-and-tellClassroom presentation activity
- bingoNumber-matching game of chance
icebreaker
Tension-easing social activity
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- minglingCasual social interaction
- mixerCombines ingredients or people
networking · small-talk · meet-and-greet · rapport · acquaintance · bonding · warm-up · socializing · reception · orientation
dating
Pursuing romantic connections
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- colleagueProfessional associate
roommate · neighbor · penpal · mentor · classmate · teammate · connection · chemistry · compatibility · trust
speed-dating
Timed rotation matchmaking
- interviewFormal questioning session
- questionnaireFormal inquiry form
- show-and-tellClassroom presentation activity
bingo · trivia · team-building · storytelling · favorites
hometown
One's place of origin
- hobbiesLeisure activities for pleasure
- occupationOne's regular paid work
- familyRelated people together
favorites · dreams · pets · travel · childhood · background · interests · passion · goals · strengths
classroom
Educational instruction space
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
camp · dormitory · workplace · meetup · party · congregation · club · seminar · training · onboarding
getting-to-know-youintimate
Closely personal or private
old friends · long-established · close-knit · bosom buddies · thick as thieves
getting-to-know-youparting ways
Ending association with another
saying goodbye · breaking up · drifting apart · growing apart · falling out
getting-to-know-youno-holds-barred
Without rules or restrictions
unguarded · warts-and-all · brutally honest · laid bare · heart-to-heart